Pola Chemical Industries

Pola Chemical Industries is the research and manufacturing core of the Pola Orbis Group, a leading Japanese beauty and health conglomerate. Founded in 1929, the company specializes in the development and production of high-performance cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and health foods. It is renowned for its advanced dermatological research, particularly in the fields of anti-aging and skin brightening, and was the first to receive Japanese regulatory approval for a quasi-drug active ingredient (NEI-L1) specifically for wrinkle improvement. The company operates an integrated value chain from basic research to mass production, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities in Yokohama and Shizuoka. Pola Chemical Industries also engages in open innovation through global collaborations with institutions like MIT and A*STAR to explore the intersection of skin science, neuroscience, and well-being.