Ban Deodorant

Ban deodorant is a historic personal care brand known worldwide for introducing the first commercial roll-on antiperspirant in the 1950s, inspired by the ballpoint pen mechanism.

The brand was originally formulated and introduced in the United States by Bristol-Myers (later Bristol Myers Squibb) in 1954. Over the decades, it became a staple in North American households for daily odor and wetness protection.

In 2000, Kao Corporation acquired Ban, integrating it into its Kao USA consumer care portfolio alongside names like Jergens, Bioré, and John Frieda. Today, Kao Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, serves as the ultimate parent company. In Canada, Ban products are distributed via Kao Canada Inc. and are primarily manufactured at contract facilities and Kao operations across North America, including manufacturing plants in Canada and the United States.