Jergens is owned by Kao Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of personal care and specialty chemicals, health and beauty aids.
The company also owns Biore, Curel and Ban, as well as the hair care companies, Goldwell, KMS California and John Frieda.
Jergens Lotion was founded by Andrew Jergens, Sr. and Charles Geilfus in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 5, 1882. The company was known as the Jergens Soap Company.
