Kao is the largest household and personal care product manufacturer in Japan with a footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan remains its largest market, contributing about 50% of sales and operating profits with several leading brands including Attack and Biore. Initially a soap producer established in the 1890s, Kao has expanded into cosmetics, disposable hygiene products, and chemicals, in addition to its home care and toiletry products. Asia, the largest overseas market contributes around 15% of group sales. Kao has also acquired several Western skin and haircare brands including Jergens, John Frieda, Curel, Molton Brown, and the latest, Oribe.
Manufacturer of cosmetics products intended to improve the appearance of bare skin over time. The company's products contain botanical ingredients balanced by strategic and safe synthetics, enabling customers to enhance their appearance while simultaneously caring for their skin.
Manufacturer of personal care products intended to offer quality liquid cosmetics. The company's products include hair care, bath care, skin care, and body care, enabling customers to get varieties of care products.
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a Japan-based manufacturer and marketer of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and functional foods. It undertakes manufacture and sales activities mainly in the health and beauty care categories. The company comprises the four geographical reportable segments of Japan, America, Europe, and Asia. In each segment, it manufactures and sales eye care products including eye drops and eyewash preparations, skincare products including dermal medicines, lip balm, sunscreens, and functional cosmetics, among others, internal medicines and food products including gastrointestinal medicines, traditional Chinese herbal medicines and supplements, andmore