Kuan Yuan Lian
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetics |
| Founded | March 20, 1986 |
| Founder | Shih Chung-kuang (施仲廣) |
| Headquarters | Xiushui, Changhua, Taiwan |
Area served | Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia |
Key people | Shih Chung-kuang (Chairman) |
| Products | Skincare products, beauty and personal care |
| Website | Official website |
Kuan Yuan Lian Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 廣源良股份有限公司; pinyin: Guǎngyuánliáng gǔfèn yǒuxiàn gōngsī), commonly known as Kuan Yuan Lian, is a Taiwanese cosmetics and skincare manufacturer best known for its Luffa water (絲瓜水) beauty products.[1] The company was founded on 20 March 1986 in Puyan Township, Changhua County, Taiwan, by Shih Chung-kuang (施仲廣). It is one of Taiwan's best-known domestic skincare brands emphasizing natural ingredients derived from traditional Taiwanese botanicals.[2]
Kuan Yuan Lian originated from founder Shih Chung-kuang's idea to turn his wife's dowry of luffa water into the foundation for a locally developed Taiwanese skincare product line.[3] The company was officially established in 1986 under the name Kuan Yuan Lian Industrial Co., Ltd. (廣源良實業有限公司).[4]
In 2005, the company's Luffa Water series won the National Product Quality Gold Award (國家商品品質金牌獎). In 2007, Kuan Yuan Lian expanded its manufacturing operations to Xiushui Township, Changhua County, to meet increasing domestic demand.[5] The following year, the company began exporting products to China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.[6][7]
In 2009, its products received the "Watsons Health, Wellness and Beauty Award" for best skincare item.[8] The company also entered into an academic–industrial cooperation with Hungkuang University in 2010 to research natural skincare formulations.[9]
In 2015, the firm was renamed Kuan Yuan Lian Co., Ltd. (廣源良股份有限公司) as part of a corporate rebranding strategy aimed at strengthening its international market presence.[10]
Products
Kuan Yuan Lian's flagship product is its Luffa Water (菜瓜水) skincare series, which includes toners, facial sprays, and moisturizers made from natural luffa extract.[11] The company also produces facial masks, cleansers, and lotions derived from ingredients such as aloe vera, cucumber, and green tea.[12][13]
