KAO COPORATION - R&D SAFETY RESEARCHArticles & NewsNewsKao Corp. Joins Genomatica Venture to Scale Palm Oil AlternativeKao’s investment adds to Geno’s previously announced $120 million venture with Unilever and increases the production capability of the palm kernel oil alternative.RetailKanebo Cosmetics Debuts Face-shaping Kate MaskThe masks come in four colors to harmonize with makeup and hair color.NewsKao Releases Mid-term Plan 2025The company plans for the realization of an enriched sustainable world, in line with its vision of: sustainability as the only path.Skin CareKao Develops Applicator to Improve Biomimesis Veil UseThe Veil Applicator expands application to around the eyes, mouth and nose.PackagingKao Featured in 'The Refill Revolution' Documentary for its Refill SolutionKao was selected to be featured in "The Refill Revolution" documentary because its refill packs have significantly reduced the amount of plastic used in the Japanese household and personal care market.Launches & ClaimsKao and Preferred Networks Use AI and RNA for Beauty CounselingKao Corp. and Preferred Networks, Inc., have launched a collaborative project based on AI for practical applications of sebum RNA monitoring to build a beauty counseling service committed to skin conditions.