Kao USA Inc. Brands for Breast Cancer Awarenesss

KAO USA INC. PARTNERS SUSAN G. KOMEN

IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Leading beauty and personal care Kao USA Inc. brands - Ban®, Bioré®, Curél®, Jergens®, and John Frieda® Hair Care - and the world’s leading breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen® have joined forces in a lifesaving partnership. This October, in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kao USA Inc. has created limited-edition pink ribbon packaging across five of its most beloved brands to support Komen and its vital mission to save lives and end breast cancer. Kao USA Inc. will donate a quarter of a million dollars to the cause, regardless of sales, helping to fund vital breast cancer programs.

Throughout the month of October, find the Komen Running Ribbon on your daily beauty essentials including:

· Jergens® Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer ($6.99)
· Curél® Ultra Healing® Intensive Lotion ($8.99)
· Bioré® Deep Cleansing Pore Strips ($7.99)
· Ban® Total Refresh® Cooling Body Clothes ($3.29)
· John Frieda® Frizz Ease® Moisture Barrier Firm Hairspray ($6.99)
· John Frieda® Frizz Ease® Smooth Start Shampoo ($6.99)
· John Frieda® Frizz Ease® Smooth Start Conditioner ($6.99)

Kao USA Inc.’s multi-brand contribution will support Komen’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. This leading organization has invested more than $2.5 billion into the fight against breast cancer, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit and empowering women across the globe by funding screening, education, treatment, and support programs. In addition to Kao USA Inc’s October program, they will support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® series as a multi-race sponsor, as well as the Susan G. Komen 3-Day.