About 3M

3M was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, USA. It is a diversified science-based innovator with extensive offerings in personal care and cosmetics-related technologies. 3M supplies advanced materials such as skin protectants, including barrier creams and lotions for moisture retention and irritation prevention, as well as cyanoacrylate skin protectants and moisturizing hand lotions. Its adhesive technologies support transdermal patches, acne covers, and cosmetic applications that require gentle and skin-friendly adhesion. These provide skin-friendly bonding, barrier protection, hydration, and non-irritating performance in skincare formulations and wound care cosmetics. They support “stick-to-skin” products such as patches or decorative elements, emphasizing biocompatibility, low sensitivity, and consumer-safe solutions.