Global Emollient Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Emollient Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Emollients, or moisturizers, help keep the skin moist and supple by reducing water loss from the epidermis, the outer layer of skin. They provide a protective film. For patients with conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, emollients are an essential part of daily skin care. Emollients are found in many skin and beauty applications, such as lipsticks, lotions, and a wide range of cosmetic products. People who use moisturizers and emollients for eczema or psoriasis should avoid perfumed products.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Emollient market finds that the global Emollient market reached a value of USD 1371.62 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 2783.33 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.52% during the forecast period.

High Cost

High prices of emollients and cosmetics are coupled with less availability of some products are acting as a restraint for the global emollients market. Those who require these products to deal with skin and hair problems in winter often cannot really afford them, due to their high prices. The high price of these sophisticated cosmetics and personal care products acts as a hindrance for customers, primarily in developing nations.

Opportunities

Personal care market is expected to be fueled on account of the growing demand for gender-specific products such as shampoos, conditioners, shaving creams and face masks and peels. In addition, escalating demand for products performing numerous functions such as kinds of toothpaste with whitening effect, moisturizers with sun protection and shower & bath products with fragrance therapy for relaxation, along with their traditional functions, is likely to contribute towards growth of the personal care market during the forecast period. However, shift in consumer preference towards chemical-free products due to increasing awareness regarding its ill-effects on health and skin is expected to be a key restraining factor for the market.

Segmentation Overview:

Among different product types, Paraffins segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2027.

Paraffins

Mainly refer to mineral oil and isoparaffin which are used in this industry. Ozokerite, Ceresin and Montan Wax are mineral waxes, derived from coal and shale. Paraffin and Microcrystalline Wax are derived from petroleum. Emulsifying Wax, Synthetic Wax and Synthetic Beeswax are manufactured waxes. In Oral Care and personal care products, these waxes are used in many types of products including lipsticks, baby products, eye and facial makeup, as well as nail care, skin care, suntan, sunscreen, fragrance, and noncoloring hair preparations.

Silicones Oil

Silicones have a long history of use in skincare products, beginning in the 1950s. The first applications involved basic silicone fluids (INCI: Dimethicone). These linear polymers are liquid over a wide range of molecular weights. Dimethicones remain important for their emollient properties and their ability to improve the skin feel of many types of skin care formulations. In the late 1970s, another important class of silicones was introduced to the industry. Cyclomethicones are volatile, low-viscosity silicone fluids that act as cosmetic solvents. They are particularly suited for use with other silicones and as delivery vehicles for a variety of active ingredients.

Emollient esters

Emollient esters improve the sensorial feel, glide and application of formulations onto skin or hair. Esters are compounds formed by reacting acids with alcohols or polyols. Most natural emollients are triglyceride-based oils formed by reacting Glycerin with fatty acids. Many esters however are not stable at low or high PH and can break down into their starting materials over time. In general, the more water-soluble an ester is, the lower is its hydrolytic stability. Also, highly branched esters are more stable.

Application Overview:

By application, the Skin Care segment occupied the biggest share from 2017 to 2022.

Skin Care

Emollients are the ingredients in certain moisturizers and cleansers that maintain the skin's softness, smoothness, and elasticity. They are chemicals that remain in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, and act as lubricants. Emollients are thought to fill in the crevices between corneocytes, or proteins, that are in the process of desquamation, or shedding.

Hair Care

More specifically, emollients for hair are usually hydrophobic oils that form films on the surface of the hair, where they often act as anti-humectants or sealers. They are lubricants and provide increased slip (decreased drag) between adjacent hair strands, which makes detangling much easier. They also reduce tangling in general by smoothing and flattening the cuticle surface, which can also add shine and gloss to the hair.

Oral Care

Effective emollient can help the oral keep away from oral bacteria and enhances moisturizing effect

Key Companies in the global Emollient market covered in Chapter 3:

AAK AB
Innospec Inc.
Lipo Chemicals
BASF SE
Ashland Inc
Lubrizol Corporation
Croda International Plc
Sasol
Stepan Company
Evonik Industries AG
Stearinerie Dubois
Kunshan Shuangyou
Total

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Emollient market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Paraffins
Silicones Oil
Emollient Esters
Others

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Emollient market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Skin Care
Hair Care
Oral Care
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)