Juntendo, Kao and PFN Discover Skin Surface Lipids-RNA Patterns: Specific to Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Skin Surface Lipids–RNA Monitoring Technology: Assessment of Variations in Individual Skin Aging: By Estimation of "Biological Age," Based on Skin Surface Lipids-RNA

Joint Research to Assess the Comfort and Protective Effects of a Mask that Combines High Breathability with a Robust Suppression of Oral Droplets - Demonstration Tests to be Conducted at Kashima Stadium -

Kao Develops a Technology for Analyzing a Person's Walking Movement Simply by Taking a Video with a Smartphone, etc.

LUNATONE Ultra-low Temperature Fixable Toner Given 53rd JCIA Technology Award Environmental Technology Prize

Kao Receives the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the 20th Green & Sustainable Chemistry (GSC) Awards for the Development of a Sustainable Surfactant Bio Internal Olefin Sulfonate

Highly Durable Asphalt Modifier Made from Waste PET Developed at Kao Corporation

The Function of Fine Fiber Technology to Protect the Skin Has Been Elucidated

Kao and Kyoto University Begin Verification Testing of a Used Disposable Diaper Carbonization Recycling System in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Identification of the Depth of Structural Changes in the Skin Related to Wrinkle Formation: State-of-the-Art Technology Enables Visualization and Quantitative Evaluation of the Internal Structure of the Skin Non-invasively

Art × Science: Face Project : The Coexistence of Various Expressions Brings out the Radiant Individuality of a Face: Analyzing the Audrey Hepburn Sculptures by Kazu Hiro

Art × Science: Face Project <Production Report No. 5 (final)> The Eyes Breathe Life into the Sculptures. The Sculptures of Audrey Hepburn Are Complete

Art × Science: Face Project <Production Report No. 4> Adding Depth and Realism to a Sculpted Face: Implanting the Hair

Art × Science: Face Project <Production Report No. 3> Rendering True-To-Life Skin Tone by Blending Four Colors on a Silicone Face

Art × Science: Face Project <Production Report No. 2> Audrey Hepburn Sculpted in Clay Careful Planning to Bring Alluring Expressions to Life

Art × Science: Face Project <Production Report No. 1> Audrey Hepburn Models for a Study of Facial Beauty in Sculpture Kazu Hiro Delves into the Secrets of Graceful Beauty

Innate Antimicrobial Function of the Hands Acts as a Barrier Against Infectious Diseases

New Makeup Technology Inconspicuously Smoothens Nasolabial Folds by Simple Application

Kao's Case Studies on Systemic Toxicity of Chemicals Are Adopted as an International Project Sponsored by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): Initiative to Develop Methods That Can Replace Animal Testing

Technology for Preventing Mosquito Bites Developed by Creating a Skin Surface Mosquitoes Dislike —Protecting Against Mosquito-borne Infectious Disease—

Skin Surface Lipids-RNA Monitoring Technology: Beauty Counseling Service Using Skin Surface Lipids-RNA Monitoring Technology Launched on Trial Basis

Skin Surface Lipids–RNA Monitoring Technology: Highly Precise Predictions of Constantly Changing Skin Conditions with Skin Surface Lipids-RNA Monitoring Technology

Fine Fiber Technology with Base Makeup: Base Makeup Applied to Fine Fiber Membrane Results in Film that Smooths Skin Roughness and Gives High Spot-covering Effect

Simultaneous Detection of Blood Flow Information in Deeper-Layer Blood Vessels and Capillaries Using Automatic Image Processing Technology for Visual Extraction

Skin Surface Lipids-RNA Monitoring Technology : Changes Found in Skin Surface Lipids-RNA in Infants with Atopic Dermatitis

MFAP-4, Important for Elastin Formation, Related to Elasticity in Human Skin, and Association of Reduced Level with Aging and UV Exposure - First Findings

Skin Care Alters Endogenous Stratum Corneum Ceramide Profile

Development of Technology for Controlling Adhesion of Atmospheric Particulates Such as Dust and Pollen to Skin

New Technique to Evaluate the Inactivation Effect of Chemical Formulations on Human Noroviruses

Approach to Lip Roughness First Verification of Relationship Between Lip Balm Formulation Occlusivity and Lip Roughness Improvement

High-Performance Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Resin"LUNAFLEX" with Unique Hydrophobization Technology

Kazu Hiro Completes His Sculptures of Audrey Hepburn

Results of Joint Research of COVID-19 Conducted with Kao

Changes in Shape of Lip Region in Japanese Women Associated with Age Thinner Lips, Extended and Rounded White Upper Lip

Successful Direct Observation of Special Bound Water on Cotton Surface Study of Mechanism of Hardening of Wet Cotton Fabric After Natural Drying

Novel Method for Analyzing Base Makeup Film Internal Structure Using Raman Spectroscopy for Visualization of Composition Distribution and Sebum Characteristics

Perfumery Raw Material Odor Intensity Prediction with Olfaction Characteristics Database

Adhesion of Fine Dirt Particles such as Dust and Pollen to Hair, and Development of Hair Shield Technology

New technology for protection from exposure to near-infrared component of sunlight – Control of uncomfortable burning sensation associated with skin surface temperature elevation

Quantification of autophagy in skin: Autophagy decline associated with intrinsic aging and photoaging

Biophoton-associated chronic photodamage of skin, including skin dehydration and surface roughness

Confirming the links between skin condition and regulation of capillary blood flow: An image analysis technology to visualize capillaries in facial skin

New combined "large water-content α-gel" with unique OXP-SI polymer formulation for selective absorption in micro-scaling regions

Membrane formed by use of fine fibers with moisturizer formula has effects on protein expression in stratum corneum and efficacy for improving skin condition

Effects of periocular skin warming on sleep initiation

Effect of the stratum corneum barrier function on cutaneous photosensitivity (UVB): Relationship between trans-epidermal water loss and the minimum erythema dose

A new approach to evaluate temporal changes in sensation when applying cosmetics

Kao's Development of Water-Based Inkjet Ink for Food Package Receives the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the 18th Green & Sustainable Chemistry (GSC) Awards in Japan

Novel Measurement of Invisible Photodamage in the Skin via the Detection of Biophoton, an Ultraweak Photon Emitted from the Body

Kao's original non-invasive analytical method for monitoring RNA - Discovery of the presence of human RNA in sebum

A research collaboration with artist Kazu Hiro

In the collaborative research of Kao Corporation, The University of Tokyo, and Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fabrication technology of solar cells having potential for high power conversion efficiency has been developed

Survey on the effects of autogenic training on the mind, body, and skin: Ideas for a new type of holistic skincare

Kao applies artificial intelligence to predict sensory irritation Helping people select the gentlest cosmetics for their sensitive skin

Kao Develops Bio IOS, to Completely Transform the Concept of Conventional Detergent Bases

Kao Confirms that Different Emotions are Evoked by Skin Care Products that Produce Different Textures During Application

Kao Has Developed Fine Fiber Technology That Creates a Layered, Ultra-thin membrane Made from Submicron Fibers, Contributing to the Cosmetic and Therapeutic Fields

Research on Skin Care with a Focus on Stimulation that Creates Pleasant Feelings

Effects of Positive Emotions Induced by the Use of Skin Care Products Confirmed: Positive emotions contributed to improving skin appearance

Confirmation of Relationship between 'Comfort' from Touching the Skin during Skin Care and the Change in Cerebral Blood Flow

Kao Opens New Cosmetics Research Facility: Beauty Research & Innovation Center

INFORMATION Skin Sensitization Test "human Cell Line Activation Test (h-CLAT)" Adopted as a OECD Test Guideline

INFORMATION Kao Corporation Grants The Procter & Gamble Company a License under Foam Type Hair Color (Hair Dyes) Patent Portfolio

INFORMATION Kao Achieves Eco-Friendly Film Printing for Flexible Packaging With the Development of the World’s First Water-Based Pigment Inkjet Ink

INFORMATION University of Shizuoka and Kao Establish Industry-Academia Collaboration Course