The chemicals for cosmetics and toiletries market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.01% between 2022 and 2027. The size of the market is forecast to increase by USD 9,871.79 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including growing demand for men's grooming products, the rising popularity of multifunctional cosmetics, and increasing product innovation.
This report extensively covers market segmentation by type (cosmetics chemicals and toiletries chemicals), application (hair care products, skin care products, color cosmetics, perfumes and fragrances, and others), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.
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Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Challenges, and Customer Landscape
The growing demand for men's grooming products is notably driving the market growth, although factors such as growing consumer awareness about the health implications of synthetic ingredients may impede the market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year and the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
Key Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market Driver
The growing demand for men's grooming products is notably driving market growth. The demand for men's grooming products is expected to grow during the forecast period. This is because men are adopting personal care products to improve their appearance. Hence, the demand for active ingredients from manufacturers is increasing as they are looking to develop lotions, creams, soaps, and serums for men. For older men, vendors are developing beard and hair dyes with conditioning agents. Dow Corning CE 8411 Smooth Plus Emulsion is an ingredient that improves the moisture content in hair. It is used in personal care products for older men. Men also prefer skin care products that offer hydration. For instance, Dow Corning FZ 3196 is an ingredient that is used in natural oils as it provides a non-greasy feel. Hence, its adoption is higher among men.
The demand for skin care products is growing among the young population, especially in APAC. Hence, APAC has high growth potential and will provide vendors with more opportunities for growth in the coming years. The demand for anti-aging products, such as anti-wrinkle creams and face washes, moisturizers, and lotions, is also increasing among men. These products use active ingredients, which will also drive the growth of the market. Hence, the above-mentioned factors will boost market growth during the forecast period.
Significant Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market Trend
The growth in demand for conditioning agents is an emerging trend in the market. Conditioning agents are commonly used in hair care products. However, the use of skin care products is also growing. Increasing awareness about the benefits of conditioning agents is encouraging vendors to develop new agents, especially for skincare applications, such as cationic conditioning polymers. The demand for eco-friendly conditioning agents is growing, which will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The demand for hair care products is expected to grow during the forecast period. This is attributed to the growing demand for hair styling products, which will increase the demand for conditioning agents like sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) and co-surfactants such as Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB). The increased demand for shampoos to treat dandruff, color-treated hair, and ingredients for hair fall products, such as olive extracts, green tea extracts, rosemary oil, salicylic acid, polygonum extracts, and phytic acid, will drive the growth of the market. As the conditioning of skin and hair is a continuous process, the demand for such products is expected to remain constant during the forecast period.
Major Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market Challenge
The growing consumer awareness about the health implications of synthetic ingredients is a major challenge impeding the market. The side effects of synthetic ingredients used in skin care and hair care cosmetics and toiletries products have been a key concern, which is restricting the growth of the market over the last few years. Synthetic ingredients, such as benzoyl peroxide, triclosan, parabens, hydroquinone, sulfates, fragrances, synthetic colors, petroleum, methylisothiazolinone, silicones, colorants, mineral oils, fluoride, lead, and phthalates are known to cause a range of health issues when used for a long time.
Health concerns related to the use of synthetic ingredients in cosmetics and toiletry products have compelled vendors to look for natural and organic alternatives, thereby increasing their R&D and overall production costs. Thus, the safety concerns over the use of synthetic ingredients are expected to impact their adoption adversely, which, in turn, will negatively impact the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Key Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market Customer Landscape
The report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.

Global Chemicals for Cosmetics and Toiletries Market Customer Landscape
Who are the Major Chemicals for Cosmetics and Toiletries Market Vendors?
Vendors are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Biosil Technologies Inc. - The company operates under one segment. The company under this segment is involved in offering specialty ingredients for skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics. The key offerings of the company include emulzome solaire chemicals.
The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market vendors, including:
- AAK AB
- Arkema SA
- Ashland Inc.
- BASF SE
- Bayer AG
- Bio Botanica Inc.
- Dow Inc.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Hallstar Innovations Corp.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV
- Shell plc
- SILAB SA
- Solvay SA
- Stepan Co.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of vendors has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize vendors as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize vendors as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
What is the Fastest-Growing Segment in the Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market?
The market share growth by the cosmetics chemicals segment will be significant during the forecast period. Some of the major types of chemicals used in cosmetics are alcohols, polymers, petroleum products, essential oils, pigments, surfactants, inorganic chemicals, fatty chemicals, ketones, colorants, and others.

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The cosmetics chemicals segment was valued at USD 16,897.48 million in 2017 and continued to grow until 2021. Cationic polymers find extensive application in hair care cosmetics, primarily as conditioning agents. These polymers are chemically modified to improve their binding properties, which provides a shiny, smooth texture to the hair. Polymer ingredients used in hair conditioning products also prevent the hair strands from getting tangled and breaking, besides ensuring easy maneuverability of the hair. Commonly used polymers for hair conditioning include polyquaternium-10, polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-11, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, and dimethiconol, among others. Polymer ingredients also find applications as setting agents in hair sprays and hair creams. Commonly used natural polymers in hair setting products include starch and cellulose polysaccharides, natural gums, and hydrolyzed proteins. Synthetic polymers such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone and acetate, polyvinyl amides, polyacrylates, silicones, polyurethanes, and polymethacrylates are also used in hair-setting products. The growing demand for cosmetics will drive the demand for cosmetic chemicals, which, in turn, will propel the market during the forecast period.
Which are the Key Regions for the Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market?

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APAC is estimated to contribute 37% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
In 2022, Japan, China, and India were among the key consumers of cosmetics and toiletries products in APAC. The region has witnessed a steady surge in demand for natural and organic cosmetics over the last few years. Consumers in the region are becoming aware of the adverse effects of synthetic ingredients, such as preservatives and emollients used in cosmetic products, and are increasingly shifting to cosmetics formulated with organic and sustainable ingredients. The demand for natural additives and ingredients in cosmetics is also encouraging vendors to invest significantly in the development of sustainable ingredients. The easy availability of various naturally sourced ingredients, such as herbs and plants in China, India, and other Southeast Asian countries, offers a high potential for market vendors to set up production units in the region during the forecast period.
Vendors in the region generally partner with local distributors in the region to ensure easy access to the market. Partnerships with these distributors provide vendors with the market authorization to comply with stringent regulatory requirements and directives related to the sale of cosmetics in APAC. Furthermore, in China, India, and other Southeast Asian countries, there has been a rise in the demand for specialty cosmetics that offer a high degree of protection from pollutants due to the growing concerns related to pollution and its effects on the skin among consumers. Moreover, factors such as the rise in the per capita income of consumers, and the availability of a diverse range of cosmetics are also expected to drive market growth. Therefore, such factors will boost the market growth in APAC during the forecast period.
In 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 negatively impacted the growth of the regional market. However, with measures to control the spread of the disease coupled with the lifting of lockdown restrictions, the regional market resumed operations in 2021. This will drive the growth of the regional market during the forecast period.
Segment Overview
The report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
- Type Outlook (USD Million, 2017 - 2027)
- Cosmetics chemicals
- Toiletries chemicals
- Application Outlook (USD Million, 2017 - 2027)
- Hair care products
- Skincare products
- Color cosmetics
- Perfumes and fragrancies
- Others
- Region Outlook (USD Million, 2017 - 2027)
- Europe
- The U.K.
- Germany
- France
- Rest of Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- South America
Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market Scope
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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178
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Base year
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2022
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Historic period
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2017-2021
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Forecast period
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2023-2027
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.01%
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Market growth 2023-2027
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USD 9,871.79 million
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth 2022-2023(%)
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5.42
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Regional analysis
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APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa
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Performing market contribution
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APAC at 37%
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Key countries
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US, China, India, Germany, and UK
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Competitive landscape
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Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled
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AAK AB, Arkema SA, Ashland Inc., BASF SE, Bayer AG, Bio Botanica Inc., Biosil Technologies Inc., Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, FENCHEM, Hallstar Innovations Corp., Honeywell International Inc., Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV, Shell plc, SILAB SA, Solvay SA, Stepan Co., Symrise AG, Terry Laboratories LLC, and The Lubrizol Corp.
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Market dynamics
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Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period.
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Customization purview
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What are the Key Data Covered in this Chemicals For Cosmetics And Toiletries Market Report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period
- Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the chemicals for cosmetics and toiletries market between 2023 and 2027
- Precise estimation of the size of the chemicals for cosmetics and toiletries market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- Growth of the industry across APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa
- A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
- Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of chemicals for cosmetics and toiletries market vendors
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