In 2022, the global cosmetics active ingredients market was valued at ~$5 billion; biotechnology held just over 20% market share. The category is, however, the fastest growing, with a CAGR of over 7%, compared to the average 5% growth in the wider active ingredients category. Currently, these biotech ingredients have a higher penetration and a […]
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Making beauty more inclusive: In spite of a devastating global recession, the “natural” personal care industry grew over the past few years. The demand is being driven by consumers’ preference for natural goods and brand owners’ use of sustainable manufacturing techniques. Impact of Covid-19 on Beauty & Wellness Long before COVID-19, sustainable personal care products […]
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The new generation of ‘woke’ and ‘ethical’ consumers in the personal care and cosmetics space has put forth the spotlight on plant-based products in the industry. Plant-based personal care or ‘botanical’ personal care products refers to products that use plant-derived ingredients and are in the form of oils or extracts. These products deliver results that […]
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This article was originally published in COSSMA‘s September 2022 issue. Digitisation has been revolutionising how we access the world – including the personal care market. The entire value chain is nurturing innovative ideas to fulfil the demands of today’s consumers. The pandemic has shown a different route altogether to the masses. Sales in the bricks-and-mortar […]
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Anti-aging is gaining traction not just in skincare but also in hair care products. Consumers are getting more conscious about what they use on their skin, not to forget an unending focussed demand for sustainable and clean label products. All this started in 2020, and now it has become the say of the day when […]
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The personal care industry is constantly innovating to stay on top of the ever-evolving consumer demands. Within the last six months, the industry has been lasering its focus on a few ingredient categories and trends. The major trends can be summarised in the following categories: Microbiome Focus There has been a strong emphasis on skin […]
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Note: This article was originally published in COSSMA 6/2022, www.cossma.com. The cannabis plant contains various chemical compounds that are responsible for therapeutic and other health-benefits. Cannabinoids are becoming an increasingly common ingredient in skincare products that are being formulated to meet the new age demand of special cosmetics Out of the large pool of cannabinoids […]
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Note: This article was originally published in COSSMA 01/2022 edition. Scientists pinpointed that every individual has a unique ecosystem of microorganisms on their skin and scalp. These microorganisms are important as they promise good skin and hair health balancing the production and consumption of various beneficial molecules. The skin and scalp microbiome environments are exceptionally fragile. […]
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Wax Industry has come a long way since its inception by diversifying the sources for extracting wax. Generally, waxes are broadly classified on the basis of the source from which they are derived. This includes crude oil, animals, vegetables, and synthetic-based wax. The waxes sourced from crude oil are called petroleum waxes, whereas, vegetable wax […]
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The market of polyethylene glycols in Asia is highly fragmented with major participation and intense competition among large-sized regional companies. Asia is a net exporter of PEG’s with imports forming ~10% of the overall production. Asian PEG’s have maintained an international market leadership specifically in the developing economies including Turkey, Middle East and African countries, […]
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