United Kingdom, Aug. 21 -- Bosses at skincare giant Neutrogena have admitted they made Hayden Panettiere "feel unsupported during a very difficult time".

The company has come under scrutiny following the actress' death last week as fans revisited her claim she was dropped as a Neutrogena ambassador after she went public with her struggle with post-natal depression - with many calling for a boycott of the brand. Now Neutrogena executives have spoken out about their "sadness" over Hayden's death and revealed they plan to make a "significant investment to a long-standing community health partner" to help other women going through similar troubles.

A statement posted on Instagram reads: "We are deeply saddened by Hayden Panettiere's passing...