Our Business Sectors
Globally, Kao develops consumer products in four fields of business: Hygiene and Living Care, Health and Beauty Care, Life Care, and Cosmetics – in addition to the Chemical Business. In the Americas Region, our operations, family of brands and products are grouped into three sectors—the Kao Consumer Care Business; Kao Salon Division; and Molton Brown, our line of luxury bath, body and beauty products.
Kao Consumer Care Business
The Kao Consumer Care Business in the America’s Region has been creating innovative, award-winning products since the founding of Jergens® in 1882. Through our family of brands—Ban®, Bioré®, Bondi Sands®, Curél®, Jergens®, John Frieda®, MyKirei by KAO™, re/cover™ and Wakati®—we offer diverse variety of products that promote healthy, inclusive and sustainable lifestyles—A Kirei Lifestyle—for all.
Kao Salon Division
The Kao Salon Division found its start in Germany in 1948 when Goldwell was established. The company focused exclusively on hairdressers as business partners and its first product, an innovative cold perm, was introduced in 1948. Today, our salon brands—Goldwell®, KMS® and Oribe®—are as unique as each of the salons and stylists we work with and the customers we serve. Through research, collaboration and innovation, we continue to provide solutions that make life beautiful.
Molton Brown
Founded in London in 1973, Molton Brown offers expertly-blended luxury beauty products made with exotic ingredients. Our perfumes, shower gels, body lotions, candles and hand care products feature bold, signature scents with vibrant colors. From five-star hotels and high-end department stores to a Royal Warrant for the supply of toiletries by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, our products create truly indulgent, memorable experiences for customers across the world.
