Biodegradable Personal Care Products Market Size, Share 2031

Report Description

The global biodegradable personal care products market size was valued at USD XX Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The increasing demand for organic and vegan personal care products will drive the market.

Rising awareness regarding biodegradable personal care products and the increasing global initiatives toward sustainable development is expected to drive the market. The increasing concern regarding the safe disposal of plastic packaging is global. This directly impacts the market growth as biodegradable personal care products are manufactured using biodegradable formulations, and are packed in degradable, natural materials, thereby reducing the harm to the planet.

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Biodegradable personal care products are manufactured out of biodegradable raw materials. Products such as skin & hair care cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, dental & oral care, and intimate care are all manufactured and packed in biodegradable packaging. This ensures the degradation of the packaging while ensuring the sustainable disposal of the product. The biodegradable formulation of the products is ideal for personal care as they contain a majority of natural ingredients. The rising demand for sustainable personal care products is expected to boost the market.

• According to recently published data in 2022, the self-care and wellness industry earned a 15% revenue profit compared to sales of USD 9.9 billion in 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided lucrative opportunities for market growth. This is attributed to the rapid surge in demand for hygiene and sanitation products. The spread of the COVID virus is prevented with the use of hand sanitizers.  This rapidly increased the demand for sanitizers on the residential, commercial, and industrial front.

• According to the report published on February 2, 2022, the sale of hand sanitizers increased by 58% amidst the COVID pandemic. This included pharmacies, convenience stores, and multiple other outlets.

Apart from sanitizers, handwashes also boosted consumer demand on the domestic front. Moreover, as people became more aware of self-care and hygiene, the demand for the personal care products such as soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and other skin care as well as hair care products, continued to grow throughout the pandemic thereby hitting the new profit margins. The market continued to grow in the post-pandemic period.

Biodegradable Personal Care Products Market Dynamics

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Key Trends

The rising popularity of the Western skin-care routine is expected to drive the market. The Western skincare routine consists of a variety of the skin care products such as cleaners, moisturizers, serums, toners, sunblock, and others. These products when used on an everyday basis, give good results to consumers. This is expected to drive the market.

Major Drivers

Increasing demand for eco-friendly personal care products drives the market. The eco-friendly personal care products are derived from natural, and organic raw materials. This makes them safe for use in the long run. These products do not contain harmful chemicals and are made of biodegradable packaging or recyclable packaging. Moreover, eco-friendly personal care products are manufactured using a process that emits less carbon, reducing the overall footprint which drives the market.

The rising awareness regarding natural skin care products is expected to drive the market. Artificial synthetic products contain use harmful materials for the skin such as parabens, alcohol, lead, silicones, sulfates, artificial fragrances, and synthetic colors. These products are harmful for everyday use as some of them contain carcinogenic components. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) inorganic lead used in cosmetics is a carcinogenic substance.

• According to the FDA report published on February 25, 2022, people develop allergic reactions the personal care products such as soap, lotions, artificial fragrances, and makeup made from artificial products.

Existing Restraints

The high cost of natural and organic personal care products hampers the market. The manufacturing process for organic products is costlier compared to artificial products due to the expensive raw materials. Furthermore, the lack of transparency in product content restrains the market growth as some manufacturers mention the masked names of the artificial chemicals which misguides the buyer. The lack of surety about the product content is likely to hamper the market growth.

Emerging Opportunity

Research & development for developing innovative products is expected to create lucrative opportunities for market growth. Developing ingredient-specific products such as oils, bathing soaps with herbal extracts oils, or cure-specific products such as anti-dandruff shampoo and anti-aging serums are able to set new trends in the market. Moreover, growing research activities to develop bio-based sustainable personal care products is expected to create immense growth opportunities for the market. For instance,

• On June 2023, L’OREAL GROUPE joined forces with the University of California to advance the studies, and product development for bio-based cosmetic testing.

Scope of Biodegradable Personal Care Products Market Report

The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Biodegradable Personal Care Products Market Segment Insights

Type Segment Analysis

Based on type, the biodegradable personal care products market is divided into skin & hair care, oral hygiene, bathing soaps & shower gels, makeup, hygiene & sanitation, and others. The skin & hair care segment held a key share in 2022, owing to the increasing variety among organic and natural skincare and hair care products around the globe.

Personal care products are widely used across the globe and the majority of them are made up of plant-based ingredients that rarely cause any irritation to the skin. The natural products contain plant-based as well as animal-based contents that are not harsh on the skin.

The products are added with essential oils, and have a variety of traditionally used regional ingredients such as herbs, oil extracts, fragrances, and nourishing agents that are targeted for resolving various skin and hair problems. Moreover, the manufacturers ensure that the materials used in the packaging of the products are manufactured out of sustainable materials. The total sustainable approach of the products drives the segment.

The makeup kit segment holds the dominant share of the market during the projection period due to the rising demand for makeup products made from plant-based and cruelty-free ingredients. The increasing awareness regarding the use of animal and insect-derived makeup colors and cosmetics encourages the change in consumer preferences toward makeup products.

Consumers that use organic makeup products are majorly influenced by the beauty trends coming on social media platforms. This has led to the increasing popularity of vegan beauty bloggers and makeup professionals who are inventing new vegan brands to promote vegan makeup alternatives.  Moreover, the increasing number of vegan makeup brands targeting their consumers, using social media marketing, is expected to drive the segment in the coming years. For instance,

• According to the report published by L'Oreal in 2022, the company is focused on reducing the intensity of its cosmetic packaging, making it sustainable, reusable, and recyclable. The company is making these efforts under its sustainability strategy, Plastic Packaging Policy 2022.

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Nature Segment Analysis

On the basis of nature, the global market is segregated into organic, natural, and vegan. The organic segment held a major revenue share in the market in 2022. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing awareness regarding the benefits of organic personal care products in the long run. Organic personal care products include about 95% of ingredients derived from organic plants.

The source of products is derived from plants grown without the intervention of any chemicals or artificial pesticides. This retains the quality of the source ingredients and retains the maximum benefits to the consumers. The products do not lead to any rashes or allergic reactions and are safe for use in the long run. The high-quality gradient of organic personal care products is anticipated to drive the market.

The vegan segment is projected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing awareness regarding vegan alternatives to synthetic and animal-derived personal care products. The cosmetic industry utilizes several animal products to create various makeup shades, including lipsticks, eye shadows, and other beauty products.

Many of these products incorporate animal fat, leading to the unethical and inhumane treatment of animals. The animal welfare organizations such as People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) promote vegan alternatives for all animal-derived products. Vegan personal products thus provide a sustainable alternative for non-organic and artificial products, which is expected to drive the segment in the coming years.

Packaging Segment Analysis

On the basis of segment, the biodegradable personal care products market is segmented into bottles, tubes, cans, and sprayers. The bottles segment is anticipated to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period owing to the user convenience it offers. A majority of biodegradable personal care products come in a liquid and creamy form. Bottles are best suited for dispensing the bottles as they are available with a variety of leads to change the mode of dispensing the product.

The lids such as the spray lid, pump dispensing lid, regular lid, and non-openable lid. The bottles are manufactured from recyclable materials or biodegradable materials such as polylactic acid (PLA), biodegradable PET, and PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) making them a sustainable alternative to regular plastic. Moreover, the manufacturers are efficiently experimenting with the types, shapes, transparency, and design of the bottle material which is expected to drive the bottle segment in the coming years.

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Distribution Channel Segment Analysis

Based on segment, the market is divided into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, retail pharmacies, and e-commerce. The hypermarkets/supermarkets segment held a major market share in 2022, owing to the easy availability of a variety of personal care products for the consumer.

The markets often attract customers for their special offers and store discounts. Hypermarkets/supermarkets offer customers various product alternatives under one roof. Moreover, many consumer stores also have customized mobile applications for their customers which enhances the customer experience, which in turn drives the segment.

The e-commerce segment is expected to generate a major revenue share of the market due to the rising consumer access to the internet around the world. After the COVID pandemic, a majority of businesses have started operating online, and the newly blooming businesses choose to operate and sell their products on their e-commerce sites. The increasing number of customers gaining accessibility to the internet find it convenient to use a variety of e-commerce apps, instead of going out to grocery stores.

E-commerce sites offer a wide variety of personal care products from different established and novice brands all at the same place. Additionally, e-commerce apps provide customers with payment options such as pay later, EMI, and cash on delivery and provide them with offers and discounts. The consumer-centric structure of e-commerce businesses is expected to drive the segment.

Regional Analysis

In terms of region, the global Biodegradable Personal Care Products market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.  North America held a major market share in 2022 owing to the increasing government initiatives toward biodegradable packaging. Rising awareness in the region regarding biodegradable and recyclable packaging is attributed to the increasing government initiatives to encourage manufacturers to offer eco-friendly packaging.

• According to the news published by Amazon on July 16, 2023, the company expanded its recyclable paper-padded mailer packaging to replace about 99% of mixed padded bags in 2022, and currently, about 92% of packaging materials used in the US and Canada are curbside recyclable packaging.

Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to the increasing demand for biodegradable and organic personal care products in the region, with respect to the exponentially increasing population. Trends such as personal products with the Ayurvedic or herbal extracts in skin and hair care cosmetics, and bathing soaps are popular and best-selling in the country, and in nearby countries such as Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and others.

Moreover, the countries such as China, India, and Thailand have a major traditional influence on natural and plant-based remedies for personal care, which offer more growth opportunities for the local players in the market, which is expected to drive the market in the region, in the coming years.

• According to the report published on July 11, 2023, China earned a major revenue share by selling natural and organic cosmetics in 2022. This includes skin care, hair care, and other personal care cosmetics.

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