Kao

Industry

Cosmetics, Industrial chemistry, Waste & circular economy

Topics

Biosurfactants

Role

Producer — “…orporation is a Japan-based manufacturer of consumer products and specialty chemicals, founded in 1887 and hea…”

Products: Jergens®; Bioré®; John Frieda®; Molton Brown®; Kirei Lifestyle Plan; MyKirei by Kao™; Wakati; Attack; Biore; Curel

Certifications: Ethisphere Institute, World’s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years; Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for the seventh consecutive year

Certifications (website)

Ethisphere Institute, World’s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years · Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for the seventh consecutive year

Customers & partners

花王プロフェッショナル・サービス株式会社

Production sites

Cincinnati, OH — Jergens® products · Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan — Kao Cosmetics

Products (website)

Jergens® — The first product is coconut soap, specially formulated to perform in hard water. · Bioré® — Pore Deep Cleansing Nose Strip, becomes the top-selling skin care product. · John Frieda® — Frizz Ease® Hair Serum, lands a spot in Allure’s Cosmetic Hall of Fame. · Molton Brown® — A brand that offers a range of luxurious personal care products. · Kirei Lifestyle Plan — An ESG Strategy to support consumer lifestyle changes. · MyKirei by Kao™ — The first new brand developed specifically for the U.S. market. · Wakati — A new hair care brand designed for people with natural hair textures. · Attack · Biore · Curel · extra · Feather

R&D facilities

Jergens Research facility

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• 2026-08-17 花王 | 花王、需要計画立案を支援するAIエージェントを開発
  Kao has developed an AI agent, Kao-MIKOMIL, to support demand planning by linking forecast data with promotional plans and other actions, starting with the KATE cosmetic brand in July 2026 and expanding to other brands. The aim is to shorten planning lead …
• 2026-07-13 Kao | Kao Aims to Make Liese Asia’s No. 1 Fashion Hair Color Brand and Accelerate Hair Care Business Growth
  Kao is positioning Liese as its strategic growth driver in Asia, launching a revamped hair color series with advanced H-Linx TECH to repair post-color damage and enable a wide range of colors, aiming to make Liese Asia’s No. 1 fashion hair color brand.
• 2026-05-22 Kao | Kao Selected as a DX Stock 2026
  Kao was named a DX Stock 2026 by Japan’s METI and TSE for its AI-centered, company-wide digital transformation aligned with its K27 plan, emphasizing data-driven decision making, AI-powered demand forecasting, and personalized customer experiences via systems …
• 2026-07-16 Kao | SENSAI’s ULTIMATE Foundation Featuring the World’s First*1 Ingredient-Based Approach Debuts
  Kao positions SENSAI as a top-tier luxury brand and a key driver of its global growth, unveiling SENSAI ULTIMATE THE FOUNDATION as its premier, high-end foundation with a unique ingredient-based approach and skincare benefits. The launch signals Kao’s …
• 2026-07-31 Kao | Global Prestige Brand SENSAI Makes Its Debut in Thailand and Opens a Flagship Store in Indonesia
  Kao is expanding its prestige skincare brand SENSAI in Asia, opening its first Thailand store in Bangkok and a flagship in Indonesia, as part of its global growth strategy and “integrated Asian operation” to strengthen presence across Asia and beyond.
• 2026-09-09 Kao's Essential Celebrates 50 Years with New Ad Featuring Celebrities - Third News
  Kao’s Essential is celebrating its 50-year legacy with a celebrity-filled ad campaign and a refreshed basic product line, signaling a move toward youthful, modern branding while emphasizing nourishment, easy-to-manage hair, and cheerful packaging.

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