Demand for cosmeceuticals in the US will increase 7.4 percent annually through 2012, driven by an aging population seeking to maintain the appearance of youth. Antioxidants will remain the largest chemical category while botanicals and enzymes stay among the best opportunities. Injectables and skin care products will register the fastest growth.
This study analyzes the $5.8 billion US cosmeceutical industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 1997, 2002 and 2007, and forecasts for 2012 and 2017 by product (e.g., skin care, hair care, injectable, lip care, tooth whiteners, ingestibles) and chemical (e.g., antioxidants, sunscreens, acids, enzymes, proteins, botanicals).
The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 40 major players, including Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal.
