Kao has four business segments: the Beauty Care Business, the Human Health Care Business, the Fabric and Home Care Business and the Chemical Business. The Beauty Care Business segment manufactures and sells cosmetics, skin care and hair care products. The Human Health Care Business segment manufactures and sells food and beverage, sanitary and personal health products. The Fabric and Home Care Business segment manufactures and sells fabric care and home care products. The Chemical Business segment manufactures and sells oleo chemicals, performance chemicals and specialty chemicals.