Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Size study & Forecast, by Ingredient Type (Emollients, Surfactants, Rheology Modifiers, Emulsifiers, Conditioning Polymers), Application, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Personal Care Ingredients Market is valued approximately at USD 19.61 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a steady CAGR of more than 4.00% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Personal care ingredients serve as the backbone of cosmetic formulations, meticulously engineered to cater to an ever-evolving demand for functional, aesthetic, and sensory benefits across beauty and hygiene applications. With increasing consumer consciousness surrounding skincare, haircare, and clean-label formulations, the demand for multifunctional and sustainable ingredients has accelerated dramatically. Whether enhancing texture, stabilizing emulsions, or delivering targeted skin or hair benefits, these compounds are instrumental in delivering performance-based and sensory-driven product experiences. As brands pivot towards innovation in green chemistry, bio-based solutions, and sensorial appeal, personal care ingredient manufacturers are being nudged toward a path of transformative development.

What truly sets this market in motion is the mounting interest in wellness-centric lifestyles and eco-conscious formulations, leading to a notable shift in R&D investments toward botanical extracts, biodegradable emulsifiers, and sulfate-free surfactants. Emollients and conditioning polymers, for instance, have gained traction as brands strive to meet demands for non-irritating, dermo-cosmetic-grade solutions. Meanwhile, advances in rheology modifiers are redefining how textures, absorption rates, and application experiences are optimized in skin and hair care formulations. The inclusion of safe preservatives, skin microbiome-enhancing actives, and multi-purpose ingredients is a trend rapidly becoming the new normal. Furthermore, the clean beauty trend and regulatory tightening around banned substances are compelling manufacturers to re-engineer conventional formulations, paving the way for novel ingredient innovations.

From a regional vantage point, North America currently dominates the global landscape, driven by high consumer awareness, strong spending power, and a robust ecosystem of premium personal care brands. Europe follows closely, bolstered by stringent regulatory standards under REACH and a widespread cultural preference for naturally derived ingredients. However, the Asia Pacific region is poised for the fastest expansion through 2035. Rapid urbanization, an exploding middle-class population, and the growing influence of K-beauty and J-beauty trends across countries like China, South Korea, and India are reshaping the demand curve. Local and global brands are aggressively investing in this region to tap into the dynamic consumer base, supported by rising e-commerce penetration and a shift in grooming habits.

Major market players included in this report are:

BASF SE
Croda International Plc.
Clariant AG
Ashland Inc.
Dow Inc.
Evonik Industries AG
Solvay S.A.
Symrise AG
Givaudan SA
Lonza Group AG
Innospec Inc.
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Wacker Chemie AG
DSM-Firmenich AG
Lubrizol Corporation

Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Ingredient Type:

Emollients
Surfactants
Rheology Modifiers
Emulsifiers
Conditioning Polymers

By Application:

Skin Care
Hair Care
Oral Care
Makeup

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Personal Care Ingredients Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Rising demand for natural, organic, and clean-label cosmetic formulations
- 3.2.2. Technological innovations in multifunctional and sustainable ingredient solutions
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Regulatory complexities and compliance challenges across regions
- 3.3.2. Fluctuation in raw material prices impacting production costs
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Growing popularity of bio-based and plant-derived ingredients
- 3.4.2. Surge in e-commerce and digital consumer engagement in emerging economies

Chapter 4. Global Personal Care Ingredients Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Size & Forecasts by Ingredient Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Emollients
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Surfactants
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.5. Rheology Modifiers
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.6. Emulsifiers
- 5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.7. Conditioning Polymers
- 5.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Skin Care
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Hair Care
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Oral Care
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.6. Makeup
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Personal Care Ingredients Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

7.1. Personal Care Ingredients Market, Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Personal Care Ingredients Market
- 7.3.1. U.S. Market
  - 7.3.1.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.3.2. Canada Market
  - 7.3.2.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.4. Europe Personal Care Ingredients Market
- 7.4.1. UK Market
  - 7.4.1.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.2. Germany Market
  - 7.4.2.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.3. France Market
  - 7.4.3.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.4. Spain Market
  - 7.4.4.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.5. Italy Market
  - 7.4.5.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.5.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.6. Rest of Europe Market
  - 7.4.6.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.6.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.5. Asia Pacific Personal Care Ingredients Market
- 7.5.1. China Market
  - 7.5.1.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.2. India Market
  - 7.5.2.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.3. Japan Market
  - 7.5.3.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.4. Australia Market
  - 7.5.4.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.5. South Korea Market
  - 7.5.5.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.5.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Market
  - 7.5.6.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.6.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.6. Latin America Personal Care Ingredients Market
- 7.6.1. Brazil Market
  - 7.6.1.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.6.2. Mexico Market
  - 7.6.2.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa Personal Care Ingredients Market
- 7.7.1. UAE Market
  - 7.7.1.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia Market
  - 7.7.2.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.2.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.3. South Africa Market
  - 7.7.3.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.3.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa Market
  - 7.7.4.1. Ingredient Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.4.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. BASF SE
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Key Executives
- 8.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 8.2.6. Recent Development
- 8.2.7. Market Strategies
- 8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Croda International Plc.
8.4. Clariant AG
8.5. Ashland Inc.
8.6. Dow Inc.
8.7. Evonik Industries AG
8.8. Solvay S.A.
8.9. Symrise AG
8.10. Givaudan SA
8.11. Lonza Group AG
8.12. Innospec Inc.
8.13. Akzo Nobel N.V.
8.14. Wacker Chemie AG
8.15. DSM-Firmenich AG
8.16. Lubrizol Corporation