Cosmetic Bioactive Ingredients: Brands Promote Efficacy with Organic Components

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Cosmetic Bioactive Ingredients Brands Promote
Efficacy with Organic Components
By Nishi Trivedi With the advent of social
media trends, cosmetic product sales have
registered the highest values over the years. In
addition to hair care and oral cosmetics
constituting the major categories, skincare
accounts for around 42 of the global market.
This has elevated the demand for ingredients and
processing aids, from essential oil to amino
acids to antioxidants, boosting the cosmetic
bioactive ingredients market. The rising concerns
about appearance and green cosmetic trends are
key factors that have increased the demand for
cosmetics with natural ingredients that offer
skin benefits without harming the environment,
influencing various product launches. For
instance, Lubrizol introduced Actismart SW
Extracts that are sustainably sourced, offering
various beauty benefits. Another product
Pertovitae by BASF, is a scientifically developed
biomimetic peptide that addresses various skin
concerns traditionally associated with peptides
use.
Our estimates indicate that the global cosmetic
bioactive ingredients market is estimated to
advance with a CAGR of 5.84 during the forecast
period 2022-2028.
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• Regional Evaluation Notable Trends
  Segmentation analysis
• Bioactive ingredients are known to promote
  health, skin, hair, etc., by enhancing metabolic
  activities. Based on evaluations, skincare is
  among the most lucrative segments, estimated to
  generate around 177 billion by 2025. Since these
  natural ingredients provide benefits like anti-
  aging, anti-wrinkle, and skin tightening, their
  demand has soared across multiple regions,
  especially the Asia-Pacific and North America.
• With the expanding beauty industry, Asia-Pacific
  is expected to witness the fastest growth at
  6.12.
• Countries such as China, India, South Korea, and
  Taiwan have witnessed tremendous growth backed by
  regulatory frameworks supporting the inclusion of
  bioactive ingredients. For instance, the National
  Medical Products Administration in China
  formulates regulatory policies that promote the
  launch of new cosmetic products that meet the
  quality and safety standards.
• Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific cosmetic industry
  accounts for around 43 of the global market.
  This is mainly on account of the increasing
  popularity of the K-beauty trend. The
  step-by-step K-beauty skincare routine has gained
  momentum across the region, leading to high
  demand for bioactive skincare like toner, serum,
  moisturizer, etc. In this regard, bioactive
  ingredients extracted from animal sources, such
  as snail slime and honey, have proven to offer
  dermatological benefits, with potential
  applications for skin rejuvenation and others.
  This drives the Asia-Pacific cosmetic bioactive
  ingredients market.
• Additionally, ingredients such as vitamin C,
  green tea, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, etc., have
  gained popularity among consumers, owing to
  various skin benefits. Among these, the key
  ingredient gaining major focus include
• Amino acids This category leads within the
  ingredients segment. Derived from a plant source,
  these acids in cosmetics strengthen the immune
  system, maintaining skin hydration. Besides this,
  their antioxidant properties have fueled their
  demand in the market. For example, the Anti-aging
  serum by GHC contains hyaluronic acid, retinol,
  niacinamide, and arginine that reduce signs of
  skin aging.
• North America dominates the market at a CAGR of
  5.90
• While there is no regulatory framework to monitor
  cosmetic products ingredients in the US, the FDA
  regulates the color additives as they can cause
  severe issues such as allergies, rashes, etc. It
  ensures brands follow regulations that certify
  the safety of personal care and cosmetic
  products. These regulations, in addition to a
  keen interest in sustainability, have widened the
  scope of the cosmetic bioactive ingredients
  market across North America.
• Another major factor that drives the studied
  markets growth is the growing engagement with
  products on social media platforms, such as
  Instagram and Facebook. This has led brands like
  Vaseline, Neutrogena, Olay, Nivea, Revlon,
  LOreal, etc., to launch various products
  containing different bioactive ingredients,
  including Vitamin A, B5, E, and C. The key
  ingredient category comprises
• Probiotics and prebiotics This category is
  expected to witness the fastest growth over the
  forecast period. The categorys robust growth is
  owing to its role in shielding the skin from

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allergies, rashes, acne, etc. Moreover, they
maintain the skins pH balance, manage
aging signs, and decrease blemishes, increasing
their inclusion in cosmetic products. Growth
Prospects Male-Centric Products New
Launches Earlier, the cosmetic industry produced
products primarily geared toward women. However,
the rising awareness about appearance among men
has highlighted the demand for products that
tackle problems such as dry skin, hair fall, and
others. Premium companies have thus commenced the
production of personal care products beneficial
for the male population. For instance, Ranger
Grooming Co launched a beard oil containing
jojoba and Moroccan argan oil to moisturize beard
hair and reduce itching. Another company, LAB
Series, introduced men invigorating face scrub
that removes dead skin cells and unclogs the
pores. Hence, the growing production of
male-centric products is anticipated to create
affluent opportunities for the cosmetic bioactive
ingredients market.
FAQs Q1) Which are key ingredients in bioactive
cosmetics? Amino acids, vitamins, proteins and
peptides, omega-3 fatty acids, plant extracts,
probiotics and prebiotics, and minerals are key
ingredients in bioactive cosmetics. Q2) What is
the size of the cosmetic bioactive ingredients
market? In 2021, the cosmetic bioactive
ingredients market garnered 1502.66 million and
is expected to attain revenue worth 2230.73
million by 2028.