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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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Sun care reinvented

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Plant-based innovation trends

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Innova Market Insights data indicates a 14% average growth in plant-based claims for personal care launches from 2021 to 2025. Europe accounted for the largest share of launches, with hand, bath, and shower products leading the category. Shower products dominated, while massage oils are gaining traction.

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Botanical flower power

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Innova Market Insights data indicates that in the past three years, there has been a 15% increase in growth for personal care launches with botanical/herbal claims. This aligns with consumers’ interest in products with botanical ingredients. Asia led these launches, while gotu kola extract launches show potential for innovation.

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