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An internal investigation by cosmetics company Avon Products Inc. has uncovered evidence of wrongdoing by its employees in several countries, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday evening, citing an unnamed source.

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In America, some of the most well known companies - the likes of Kraft Foods, Avon Products and PepsiCo have a woman at their helm, yet still, women account for only three percent of the chief executives at the helm of the 500 biggest US companies.

Avon Products Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit fell 65 percent as foreign currency and hefty restructuring charges hurt the cosmetic company's bottom line, while the global recession dampened demand for beauty products and fragrances.

Avon Products says its second-quarter profit fell 65 percent because of the stronger dollar, restructuring charges and the global recession, but adjusted results beat analyst expectations.

Avon Products says first-quarter profit fell 36 percent, due to significant foreign exchange pressures and the impact of the global recession.

She became involved in her profession because she had sold Avon products while she was at home with her daughter, had a large home business and saw the opportunity to open a beauty center.