INGREDIENT & CHEMICALS By GMO Resesrch
Rise of Natural Ingredients in Asia’ s Beauty Industry As the awareness of the harmful effects of some synthetic products increases globally, people have become more cautious about the ingredients in their beauty products. This knowledge, along with the push for sustainable and environmentally friendly products, has led manufacturers to formulate and produce beauty products that meet consumers’ dynamically evolving beauty needs. As a result, beauty products formulated with natural ingredients – otherwise known as organic or clean beauty products – have seen increased demand. On a global level, the natural and organic beauty market was valued at US $38.2 billion in 2020. With the rising popularity of this industry, it is expected that by 2027 the market will be worth US $54.5 billion. The Asia-Pacific region is contributing sig-
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nificantly to this healthy growth, and it is considered to be the fastest-growing natural beauty market. Consumers from countries like Japan, China,South Korea, and India are seeking synthetic-free beauty products, from make-up to skincare.
