Upcycled beauty is on the rise. Innova Market Insights data suggests that product launches in the personal care sector featuring upcycled ingredients soared by 196% between April 2020 and March 2025. Today, half of global consumers say they actively seek out upcycled ingredients when shopping for beauty and personal care products, signaling a growing demand for sustainability-driven innovation.
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Biosurfactants are bubbling up in beauty. According to Innova Market Insights data, global personal care product launches featuring biosurfactant claims grew by +5% between April 2020 and March 2025. While nearly half (49%) of these launches were in the Hand, Bath & Shower category, Skin Care is making the biggest splash with a +37% surge in new products over five years.
According to Innova Market Insights data, 52% of global consumers say they always consider sustainability when purchasing personal care products. Meanwhile, 47% are willing to pay more for eco-conscious options, signaling that “green values” are increasingly influencing spending habits.
According to Innova Market Insights, Sun Care’s NPD grew by 11% between April 2020 and March 2025. Sun Protection accounted for the largest share of launches at 83%, and this subcategory also had a 14% increase in product launches during the same period.
Innova Market Insights data shows that active ingredient mentions in global Personal Care product launches grew at an average annual rate of 7% between April 2020 and March 2025. Skin Care represented 49% of all NPD, while Hair Care experienced a 13% rise in active ingredient use over the same period.
According to data from Innova Market Insights, skin care claims in body care product launches grew by 21% between 2020 and 2024, highlighting the rising consumer demand for skin-focused benefits. Skin care ingredients are also increasingly making their way into cosmetics, reflecting a broader shift toward multifunctional beauty products.
