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Abstract
Consumer-Driven Fashion Trends Increase Use of Polymer Ingredients in Personal Care Products
Innovative polymer ingredients, driven by the burgeoning consumer demand for specialized personal care products and continuous technological advancements, are increasingly playing a pivotal role in formulating new product forms and cosmetics. The ongoing evolution is driven by the compelling need to differentiate products based on lifestyle and individual preferences, as consumers across varied age groups strive to look and feel good. Up-to the minute awareness about the dynamic consumer needs and the market demand for various cosmetic products is critical for polymer ingredient suppliers to achieve success.
Frost & Sullivan's recent research segments the polymer ingredients used in personal care products based on three main application categories: conditioning and delivery system polymers (sub-segmented as total and silicone), rheology control polymers (sub-segmented as total, natural and synthetic) and hair fixative and film-former polymers. The study provides expert market analysis by critically examining the key trends, legislative implications, as well as the regional challenges and opportunities.
Multifunctional Capabilities to Determine the Success of Polymer Ingredients
Multiple benefits are essential for a polymer ingredient to be accepted by personal care product manufacturers who are keen to use different types of polymer blends. This is possible either by co-polymerisation of two or more types of polymers or by using them in combination. For instance, polyquaterniums provide good synergies with silicones - enhancing silicone deposition on the hair. Proteins, in combination with hair fixative polymers, result in hair sprays or gels that provide a ‘conditioning hold’. “Multifunctional polymer ingredients enable cosmetic manufacturers to reduce the amount of raw materials used in formulations, thereby lowering irritancy levels and ensuring substantial cost savings,” says the analyst.
Additionally, concerted efforts of cosmetic manufacturers to scale up production process efficiency and the increasing trend of using polymers to deliver innovative actives, fragrances and pigments is likely to escalate the demand for multifunctional polymer ingredients. Multifunctional synthetic rheology control polymers for skin care are one of the most promising growth areas. Besides this, researchers are currently focusing on developing polymers that are adaptable to different hair and skin characteristics as well as to changing climatic conditions.
Need for Unique Cosmetic Products in New Consumer Segments Drives Demand for Polymer Ingredients
The fast-changing preferences of consumers and growing demand for unique personal care products from emerging consumer categories are creating a compelling need for adaptability among participants. To achieve this, they are looking toward innovative polymer ingredients. “For instance, the emergence of the male grooming sector represents a distinct growth opportunity for all raw materials used in personal care,” says the analyst. “In fact, this has led to a new trend in producing transparent formulations and a renewed demand for polymer ingredients used for hair styling and fixing.” Additionally, the growing demand for high-value cosmetic products among the rapidly increasing baby-boomer population is also expected to enhance demand for polymer ingredients.
Polymer ingredient suppliers who are offering a broad product portfolio at affordable prices are likely to dominate the personal care products market that is presently witnessing extensive consolidation. “Polymers suppliers should forge a close working relationship with cosmetic manufacturers and help them streamline the R&D process and reduce internal cost structures,” says the analyst. “Besides this, optimising distribution through efficient use of the Internet and advance planning for the expiry of patents should be high on their agendas.” Such efforts are likely to help polymers suppliers leverage growing opportunities besides enabling them to counter the pricing pressure exerted by large retailers and by low-cost Asian imports.
Table of Contents
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction
- Summary of Research Findings
- Total Polymers Ingredients in Personal Care Market
- Conditioning and Delivery System Polymers Market
- Rheology Control Polymers Market
- Hair Fixative and Film-Former Polymers Market
- End-user Survey
- Recommendations
- CHALLENGES INFLUENCING THE POLYMER INGREDIENTS IN PERSONAL CARE MARKET
- Industry Challenges
- Challenges Influencing the Polymer Ingredients in Personal Care
Industry
- FORECASTS OF THE TOTAL POLYMER INGREDIENTS IN PERSONAL CARE MARKET
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Definitions
- Technology Definitions
- End Application Overview
- Market Measurement Analysis of the Total Polymer Ingredients Market
- Market Engineering Measurement of the Total Polymer Ingredients
Market
- Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts and Trends
- Revenue Forecasts
- Price Analysis
- Market and Technology Trends
- Geographical Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Market Share Analysis
- FORECAST OF THE CONDITIONING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM POLYMER MARKET
- Forecasts of the Total Conditioning and Delivery System Polymers
Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurement
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Revenue Forecasts
- Price Analysis
- Market and Geographical Trends
- Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Market Share Analysis
- Forecast of the Silicone Conditioning and Delivery System Polymer
Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Revenue Forecasts
- Price Analysis
- Technology and Market Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- FORECASTS OF THE RHEOLOGY CONTROL POLYMERS MARKET
- Forecasts of the Total Rheology Modifying Polymers Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurement
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Revenue Forecast and Price Analysis
- Market and Geographical Trends
- Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis
- Forecast of the Synthetic Rheology Modifying Polymers Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Revenue Forecast and Price Analysis
- Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Market Share Analysis
- Forecast of the Natural Rheology Modifying Polymers Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Revenue Forecasts and Price Analysis
- Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Market Share Analysis
- FORECASTS OF THE HAIR FIXATIVE AND FILM-FORMER POLYMERS MARKET
- Forecasts of the Specialty Hair Fixative and Film-Former Polymers
Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurement
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Revenue Forecasts
- Price Analysis
- Market and Geographical Trends
- Technology Trends
- End Application Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Market Share Analysis
- END-USER SURVEY
- Introduction
- Polymer Ingredient Purchasing Process
- Purchasing Route
- Supplier Visits
- Supplier Reviews
- Polymer Ingredient Purchasing Needs
- Choosing Suppliers
- Changing Suppliers
- Product Performance
- Pricing
- Supplier Attributes
- Summary
- Opinion of Suppliers
- Supplier Recognition
- Supplier Strengths and Weaknesses
- Supplier Satisfaction
- Conclusion
- STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
- Strategic Recommendations
- FROST & SULLIVAN AWARDS
- Frost & Sullivan's Awards for the Polymer Ingredients in Personal
Care Market
- Award Category: Customer Service Leadership
- Award Category: Competitive Strategy Leadership
- Award Recipient: Lubrizol
- Award Category: Internet Marketing Strategy Leadership
- Award Recipient: Dow Corning
- DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
- Suppliers of Polymer Ingredients for Personal Care
- Manufacturers of Polymer Ingredients for Personal Care
- Distributors of Polymer Ingredients for Personal Care
- Buyers of Polymer Ingredients for Personal Care
- Buyers of Polymer Ingredients for Personal Care
- Exchange Rates
