Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity Parentheticals (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Amortization of net actuarial losses, prior service cost, and transition obligation, net of taxes	$ 15.8	$ 14.5	$ 12.2
Adjustments of net actuarial losses and prior service cost, net of taxes	17.8	46.9	5.1
Sale of Avon Japan, net of taxes	0	0	8.1
Net derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	2.1	2.1	2.2
Dividends per share	$ 0.75	$ 0.92	$ 0.88
Purchases and sales of noncontrolling interests, net of dividends paid	$ 3.5	$ 5.1	$ 3.8