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Anti-pollution solutions

1 May 2025
Innova Market Insights data indicates a 4% compound annual growth in personal care launches with anti-pollution claims from 2020 to 2024, with Europe accounting for half of these launches. Ethical claims such as microplastic-free are growing as consumers are interested in knowing more about the circularity in packaging and production.
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Sustainable beauty solutions

Sep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that new personal care launches with sustainable claims grew at a +31% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. While cruelty-free remains a key consumer marker of sustainable beauty, innovation is expanding into areas such as sustainable oils, 2-in-1 formats, recycled materials, and reef- and ocean-friendly solutions.

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Mushroom-derived ingredients

Aug 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows growth in the use of mushroom ingredients in personal care launches, with a 14% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Skin and hair care products featured the highest use of mushroom ingredients, while body care experienced the fastest growth in innovation. These ingredients are most commonly found in hydrating products, where they provide softening and smoothing benefits.

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Natural claims for personal care

Jul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates growth in natural claims, with 32% CAGR from April 2021 to March 2026 in product launches. This is underpinned by consumers increasingly seeking more natural ingredients when shopping for their beauty products. Skin care and hair care had the largest share of natural launches, while body care grew the fastest.

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Sun care reinvented

Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that sun care launches are gaining momentum globally, with +13% growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This also aligns with consumers using more sun care. The market is dominated by sun protection products, but there is an increase in self-tanning and bronzing products.

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