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DryBak: The first waterproof bandage ever made by Johnson & Johnson

You probably take the innovation for granted these days, but waterproof bandages weren’t commercially sold prior to the 1930s—when this Johnson & Johnson invention debuted.

The Johnson & Johnson historic product heat index: 11 of the hottest company innovations

From the creation of sterile surgical sutures in 1887 to the debut of the first water-resistant sunscreen in 1976, these products were some of the most significant inventions of their time.

Mosquitoons: The innovative mosquito repellent Johnson & Johnson sold over a century ago

Buzzz. It’s a familiar warm-weather nuisance: mosquitoes. In the early 1900s, the pests also transmitted serious diseases, so the company produced an in-home fumigator designed to repel the insects.

Around the world with Johnson & Johnson: 6 unbelievable places company products have been

From Antarctica to outer space, learn about the surprising locales where Johnson & Johnson items have popped up.

Hot dog! Why Johnson & Johnson once had a sausage casing business

Fun fact for your next summer BBQ: The company holdings once included the premier sausage casing manufacturer. Our in-house historian gets to the meat of the story.

Johnson’s® shaving cream soap: The product that revolutionized grooming in the 1900s

In honor of Father’s Day and that classic gift of a shaving kit, our in-house historian shares the story behind Johnson & Johnson’s first personal care product made just for men.

How a train ride inspired the idea for Johnson & Johnson’s commercial first aid kits

For the first installment of our J&J Lightbulb Moment series—which looks at pivotal “aha moments” at the company that had a lasting impact on healthcare—we delve into how a chance meeting on a cross-country trip inspired a life-changing invention.

Oh, baby! Why Johnson & Johnson created Dr. Simpson’s maternity packets

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing the story behind a company invention from 1894 that helped make deliveries safer.

130 years of healthcare innovation at Johnson & Johnson

To celebrate the debut of its new museums—a physical space at its world headquarters and a digital gallery online—we’re spotlighting some of the ways Johnson & Johnson has helped reinvent healthcare.

1889: How scientific director Frederick Kilmer helped build the company’s reputation as a public health champion

This former pharmacy owner was a vocal advocate for sterile surgical techniques to prevent the transmission of disease. Here’s how Kilmer solidified Johnson & Johnson’s dedication to education, product innovation and expanding its reach beyond surgical sutures.