Kao Corporation

kao is a leading manufacturer of premium beauty care brands that are recognized around the world for their innovation and quality. our beauty care business is organized into three unique sectors - mass, salon and molton brown. our mass business sector represents skin and hair care brands are recognized world-wide for their innovation and quality, including the iconic jergens® and curél® body lotions; ban® antiperspirants; bioré® facial care; guhl® hair care products; and john frieda® hair care lines. the mass business sector traces its origins back to 1882 with the founding of the andrew jergens company. with an innovation-driven strategy built upon a rich history of successful business performance of more than 100 years as a beauty care leader, our mass business sector is dedicated to our mission to transform women’s lives through beauty. our salon business sector is committed to creating beautiful show-stopping hair that represents the bold individuality and unique styles of ou