Time to Reflect on Your Skin & Inner Self: Personalized Skincare Brand 'iEL'

LIBATAPE PHARMACEUTICAL Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kumamoto Prefecture, is a company with a history of over 140 years. Originally starting with the development of household adhesive bandages, the company now engages in various businesses, including the manufacturing and sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, and medical devices.

Driven by the desire to keep the skin itself healthy, the company has also been passionately developing skincare products. One such endeavor is the personalized skincare brand 'iEL', launched in 2023.

This time, we spoke with Emi Sakaguchi and Kaori Toyofuku, who are in charge of product development and sales at the company, about their passion for skincare products and the history behind the company’s foundation.

Continuing to Honor the Founder's Teachings

LIBATAPE PHARMACEUTICAL Co., Ltd. (formerly Hoshikokyokkoudou) was founded in 1878. It all began near Tabaruzaka, the fierce battleground of the Satsuma Rebellion, where founder Kamejiro Hoshiko nursed the wounded indiscriminately. Touched by his dedication, a Satsuma military doctor taught him a secret ointment recipe.