Mentholatum was founded in 1889 in Wichita, Kansas. Starting out as small purveyor of soaps and toiletries, Mentholatum grew into a global health and wellness company with a reputation for quality and value. In 1988, Rohto Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. acquired The Mentholatum Company.

Rohto Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd was founded in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, as a small family drugstore. The company was a pioneer in over-the-counter medicines and consumer healthcare products. Today, it is now the 2nd largest consumer health company in Japan, establishing its position as a world leader in manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, skin care and health care products. Rohto has operations in 12 major markets, with marketing and distribution agreements in more than 130 countries globally.

Driven by scientific research, technology, and keeping a pulse on consumers’ aspirations, the global Rohto Mentholatum teams are dedicated to providing effective solutions for our consumers’ personal needs through developing high quality, innovative new products.

Health & Wellness

Health Care

Pharmaceutical

The Mentholatum Company

Akiyoshi Yoshida

Wendy Torres

Michael Lonczak

Steve Hossenlopp

Ying Zhu

Lisa Lewis

Melody Liang

Janice Kwarta

Meryl Reis

Jim Thornton

Takako Hirata

The Research and Development Team at The Mentholatum Company is responsible for creating innovative health and wellness products through rigorous scientific research and advanced technology. They focus on developing high-quality and effective solutions to meet consumers' personal needs, ensuring product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance. This team drives product innovation and enhancement, collaborates on new formulations, and supports the company's global operations and market expansion.

Research and Development Team

Marketing Team

Sales and Business Development

Research and Development Team

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Marketing Team

Sales and Business Development