Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Changes in available-for-sale securities, net of taxes			$ 0.1
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses and prior service credit, net of taxes	14.5	12.2	12.2
Net actuarial losses and prior service cost arising during 2011, net of taxes	46.9	5.1	26.4
Sale of Avon Japan, net of taxes		8.1
Net derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	2.1	2.2	4.7
Dividends, per share	$ 0.92	$ 0.88	$ 0.84
Purchases and sales of noncontrolling interests, net of dividends paid	$ 5.1	$ 3.8	$ 4.8