UK Personal Care Ingredients Market 2025-2035

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UK Personal Care Ingredients Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Ingredients (Rheology Control Agents, Surfactants, Emollients, Conditioning Polymers, Emulsifiers, and Others) and by Application (Hair Care, Oral Care, Skin Care, Cosmetics, and Others), Forecast Period (2026-2035)

Industry Overview

UK personal care ingredients market was valued at $387.9 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $612.7 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The UK personal care ingredients market is growing owing to consumer demand for formulations with better performance. Product development is changing owing to growing consumer demand for safe, sustainable cosmetics. Market participants are developing increasingly diverse portfolios to accommodate the changing demand for hair care, skin care, and hygiene. Ingredient innovation has aligned with natural sources and regulatory compliance. As consumer awareness in this area grows, multinational suppliers are making investments in a similar manner. Such a transforming trend suggests that the UK is emerging as a platform for the international growth of personal care products based on essential ingredients.

Market Dynamics

Rising Demand for Natural and Sustainable Ingredients

The market is experiencing a significant pivot towards natural and sustainable ingredients as both brands and consumers have gained appreciation for safety and sustainability. As a response, companies such as Croda International are launching both their current and new formulations as renewable and bio-derived sustainable development ingredients for personal care. Such an approach highlights a growing emphasis on responsible sourcing, lower carbon footprint, and long-term sustainability. The drive for clean-label products is changing buying behaviour, particularly in the premium personal care category. The stricter regulations and increasing awareness, the consumption of naturally derived ingredients is gathering momentum. This trend is transforming product innovation and shaping the future of the personal care market.

Innovation in Multifunctional Formulations

In the UK region, the consumers' need for specialty actives to significantly improve skincare has been rapidly developing, as consumers want to have more than one solution for skincare. For instance, Evonik Industries delivers high-performance activities that help fulfill consumers' urges for visible and long-lasting results. Taken together, these innovations allow manufacturers to release the next series of formulations that provide consumers with efficacy and ease of application. The growth in the demand for scientifically supported ingredients lends to consumer confidence and brand loyalty. The skin care category has matured, and specialty actives are increasingly being leveraged to define core items. This includes the growth of premiumization for skin care in balance with a movement towards targeted, efficacious solutions.

Market Segmentation

Based on the ingredients, the market is segmented into rheology control agents, surfactants, emollients, active ingredients, emulsifiers, and others (UV filters and pearlizers, and opacifiers).
Based on the application, the market is segmented into hair care, oral care, skin care, cosmetics, and others (fragrances and toiletries).

Surfactants Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share

Surfactants are crucial for UK personal care products stability and functionality. There are surfactants in a host of products where it's functional foaming and cleaning ability make surfactants useful. These products are shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes. For instance, BASF Corp., with its expansive range of surfactants, has been developing innovative solutions, particularly developed for skin-friendly formulas. Demand is building as consumers increasingly use sulfate-free and mild options in personal care products. The trend towards performance-based and sustainable cosmetics in the region is largely in response to the growing significance of surfactants. This ongoing growth is supporting a strong market outlook for surfactant-based ingredients.

Skin Care: A Key Segment in Market Growth

In the UK, the market for personal care ingredients is driven by strong consumer demand for products that support skin resilience, nourishment, and long-term health. Suppliers and brands are investing increasingly in innovative formulations that involve natural activities, gentle surfactants, and multifunctional agents intended to address mounting expectations for performance and safety. One of the highlights in the area is the investment by firms like Croda International Plc in novel ingredient technologies that focus on improving skin hydration, repair, and protection. Rising demand for clinically proven, dermatologist-recommended solutions is increasingly guiding product development, especially across segments like facial care, anti-aging, and protective skincare.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies operating in the UK personal care ingredients market include Ashland Inc., Clariant AG, Croda International Plc, Evonik Industries AG, Symrise AG, among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.

Recent Developments

In June 2025, Thomas Swan & Co. launched CasEmol, a group of biodegradable paraffinic emollients, as a more sustainable and environmentally sound personal care product formulation. CasEmol paraffinic emollients are high-performing biodegradable alternatives to traditional silicone-based ingredients, including silicone cyclic derivatives, subject to regulatory limits, namely, Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), and Cyclohexasiloxane (D6).
In April 2025, BASF is adding three new products to its nature-based solutions portfolio in April 2025, allowing for more sustainable personal care products without compromising performance: Verdessence Maize, a natural styling polymer; Lamesoft OP Plus, an opacifier wax dispersion; and Dehyton PK45 GA/RA, a betaine made from Rainforest Alliance Certified coconut oil.

The Report Covers:

Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
Key companies operating in the UK personal care ingredients market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
Competitive strategies by identifying 'who-stands-where' in the market.

Product Code: OMR2022580

1. Report Summary

Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
UK Personal Care Ingredients Market Sales Analysis - Ingredients | Application ($ Million)
1.1. Research Methodology
Primary Research Approach
Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key UK Personal Care Ingredients Industry Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations

3. Market Determinants

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For UK Personal Care Ingredients Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For UK Personal Care Ingredients Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Opportunities For UK Personal Care Ingredients Market: Impact Analysis

4. Competitive Landscape

4.1. Competitive Dashboard - UK Personal Care Ingredients Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
Personal Care Ingredients Comparison Analysis
4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Ashland Inc.
  - 4.2.1.1. Overview
  - 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. Clariant International Ltd.
  - 4.2.2.1. Overview
  - 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. Croda International Plc
  - 4.2.3.1. Overview
  - 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Evonik Industries AG
  - 4.2.4.1. Overview
  - 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. Symrise AG
  - 4.2.5.1. Overview
  - 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
  - 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis
  - 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration

5. UK Personal Care Ingredients Market Sales Analysis by Ingredients ($ Million)

5.1. Rheology Control Agents
5.2. Surfactants
5.3. Emollients
5.4. Active Ingredients
5.5. Emulsifiers
5.6. Others (UV Filters, Pearlizers, and Opacifiers)

6. UK Personal Care Ingredients Market Sales Analysis by Application ($ Million)

6.1. Hair Care
6.2. Oral Care
6.3. Skin Care
6.4. Cosmetics
6.5. Others (Fragrances and Toiletries)

7. Company Profiles

7.1. Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
- 7.1.1. Quick Facts
- 7.1.2. Company Overview
- 7.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.1.4. Business Strategies
7.2. Amorepacific Corp.
- 7.2.1. Quick Facts
- 7.2.2. Company Overview
- 7.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.2.4. Business Strategies
7.3. Ashland Inc.
- 7.3.1. Quick Facts
- 7.3.2. Company Overview
- 7.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.3.4. Business Strategies
7.4. BASF SE
- 7.4.1. Quick Facts
- 7.4.2. Company Overview
- 7.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.4.4. Business Strategies
7.5. Brenntag UK Ltd.
- 7.5.1. Quick Facts
- 7.5.2. Company Overview
- 7.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.5.4. Business Strategies
7.6. Clariant International Ltd.
- 7.6.1. Quick Facts
- 7.6.2. Company Overview
- 7.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.6.4. Business Strategies
7.7. Cornelius Group plc
- 7.7.1. Quick Facts
- 7.7.2. Company Overview
- 7.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.7.4. Business Strategies
7.8. Croda International Plc
- 7.8.1. Quick Facts
- 7.8.2. Company Overview
- 7.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.8.4. Business Strategies
7.9. Daesang Co., Ltd.
- 7.9.1. Quick Facts
- 7.9.2. Company Overview
- 7.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.9.4. Business Strategies
7.10. Dow Chemical Co.
- 7.10.1. Quick Facts
- 7.10.2. Company Overview
- 7.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.10.4. Business Strategies
7.11. DSM-Firmenich AG
- 7.11.1. Quick Facts
- 7.11.2. Company Overview
- 7.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.11.4. Business Strategies
7.12. Elementis Plc
- 7.12.1. Quick Facts
- 7.12.2. Company Overview
- 7.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.12.4. Business Strategies
7.13. Evonik Industries AG
- 7.13.1. Quick Facts
- 7.13.2. Company Overview
- 7.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.13.4. Business Strategies
7.14. Givaudan
- 7.14.1. Quick Facts
- 7.14.2. Company Overview
- 7.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.14.4. Business Strategies
7.15. Innospec Inc.
- 7.15.1. Quick Facts
- 7.15.2. Company Overview
- 7.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.15.4. Business Strategies
7.16. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- 7.16.1. Quick Facts
- 7.16.2. Company Overview
- 7.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.16.4. Business Strategies
7.17. Kao Corp.
- 7.17.1. Quick Facts
- 7.17.2. Company Overview
- 7.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.17.4. Business Strategies
7.18. L'OREAL S.A.
- 7.18.1. Quick Facts
- 7.18.2. Company Overview
- 7.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.18.4. Business Strategies
7.19. Lubrizol Corp.
- 7.19.1. Quick Facts
- 7.19.2. Company Overview
- 7.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.19.4. Business Strategies
7.20. Lubrizol Corp.
- 7.20.1. Quick Facts
- 7.20.2. Company Overview
- 7.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.20.4. Business Strategies
7.21. Sephora UK
- 7.21.1. Quick Facts
- 7.21.2. Company Overview
- 7.21.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.21.4. Business Strategies
7.22. Shepherd Chemical Co.
- 7.22.1. Quick Facts
- 7.22.2. Company Overview
- 7.22.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.22.4. Business Strategies
7.23. Solvay
- 7.23.1. Quick Facts
- 7.23.2. Company Overview
- 7.23.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.23.4. Business Strategies
7.24. Syensqo Group
- 7.24.1. Quick Facts
- 7.24.2. Company Overview
- 7.24.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.24.4. Business Strategies
7.25. Symrise AG
- 7.25.1. Quick Facts
- 7.25.2. Company Overview
- 7.25.3. Product Portfolio
- 7.25.4. Business Strategies