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1. Executive Summary of the European Market for Active Ingredients in Skin Care - 1. Executive Summary -- 1. Market Overview -- 2. European Anti-ageing Ingredients Market -- 3. European Exfoliators Market -- 4. European Moisturisers Market -- 5. European Antimicrobials Market -- 6. European Botanical Ingredients Market -- 7. Conclusions and Recommendations for Companies Looking for Growth Opportunities 2. Introduction - 1. Market Overview and Definitions -- 1. Market Overview - 2. Industry Challenges -- 1. Industry Challenges Faced by Skin Care Active Ingredients Manufacturers - 3. List of Glossary -- 1. Glossary of Terms 3. Total European Skin Care Active Ingredients Market - 1. Market Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis - 2. Market Forecasts and Trends -- 1. Market Drivers and Restraints -- 2. Market Forecasts -- 3. Competitive Analysis -- 4. Market Share Analysis -- 5. Market Geographic Overview -- 6. Pricing Analysis -- 7. Product Analysis 4. European Anti-ageing Ingredients Market - 1. Market Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis - 2. Market Forecasts and Trends -- 1. Market Drivers and Restraints -- 2. Market Forecasts -- 3. Competitive Analysis -- 4. Market Share Analysis -- 5. Pricing Analysis -- 6. Product Analysis 5. European Exfoliators Market - 1. Market Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis - 2. Market Forecasts and Trends -- 1. Market Drivers and Restraints -- 2. Market Forecasts -- 3. Competitive Analysis -- 4. Market Share Analysis -- 5. Pricing Analysis -- 6. Product Analysis 6. European Moisturisers Market - 1. Market Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis - 2. Market Forecasts and Trends -- 1. Market Drivers and Restraints -- 2. Market Forecasts -- 3. Competitive Analysis -- 4. Market Share Analysis -- 5. Pricing Analysis -- 6. Product Analysis 7. European Antimicrobials Market - 1. Market Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis - 2. Market Forecasts and Trends -- 1. Market Drivers and Restraints -- 2. Market Forecasts -- 3. Competitive Analysis -- 4. Market Share Analysis -- 5. Pricing Analysis -- 6. Product Analysis 8. European Botanical Ingredients Market - 1. Market Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis - 2. Market Forecasts and Trends -- 1. Market Drivers and Restraints -- 2. Market Forecasts -- 3. Competitive Analysis -- 4. Market Share Analysis -- 5. Pricing Analysis -- 6. Product Analysis 9. Recommendations and Conclusions - 1. Recommendations and Conclusions for the Participants of Skin Care Active Ingredients Market -- 1. Strategic Recommendations 10. Industry Participants - 1. Industry Participants of Skin Care Active Ingredients Market -- 1. Database of Key Industry Participants List of Figures Chapter 2 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (Europe), 2008-2014 Chapter 3 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Competitive Industry Structure (Europe), 2007 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Price Range for the Main Product Groups (Europe), 2007 Chapter 4 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Vitamin A (Europe), 2004-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Vitamin C (Europe), 2004-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts for Vitamin E (Europe), 2004-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Competitive Industry Structure (Europe), 2007 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Anti-ageing Ingredients Market: Price Range for the Main Product Groups (Europe), 2007 Chapter 5 Exfoliators Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Exfoliators Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Exfoliators Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Alpha-hydroxy Acids Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Beta-hydroxy Acids Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Exfoliators Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007 Exfoliators Market: Competitive Industry Structure (Europe), 2007 Exfoliators Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Exfoliators Market: Price Range for the Main Product Groups (Europe), 2007 Chapter 6 Moisturisers Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Moisturisers Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Moisturisers Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Sodium PCA Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Glycerols Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Moisturisers Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007 Moisturisers Market: Competitive Industry Structure (Europe), 2007 Moisturisers Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Moisturisers Market: Price Range for the Main Product Groups (Europe), 2007 Chapter 7 Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Antimicrobials Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Antimicrobials Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Antimicrobials Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007 Antimicrobials Market: Competitive Industry Structure (Europe), 2007 Antimicrobials Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Chapter 8 Botanical Ingredients Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Botanical Ingredients Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014 Botanical Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Aloe Vera Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Other Botanical Ingredients Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Botanical Ingredients Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007 Botanical Ingredients Market: Competitive Industry Structure (Europe), 2007 Botanical Ingredients Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014 Botanical Ingredients Market: Price Range for the Main Product Groups (Europe), 2007 Chapter 10 Total Skin Care Active Ingredients Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (Europe), 2007

Summary:

Market Overview Rising Awareness Supports Higher Consumption Levels and Boosts Prospects of European Markets for Active Ingredients in Skin Care The European markets for active ingredients in skin care are being driven by numerous factors. "The sustained promotion of the anti-ageing concept supported by widespread media and television advertising is increasing customer awareness and boosting the consumption of skin care active ingredients," notes analyst Yana Charushkina. "The rising preference for naturally derived ingredients, technological developments that are enhancing product quality and the augmented uptake of expensive active ingredients are further accelerating revenue expansion." Both revenues and unit shipment are projected to increase steadily. The market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 3.7 per cent in terms of unit shipment and 4.1 per cent in terms of revenues over the period 2007-2014. Among the main challenges confronting the market are legislative restrictions, which are hampering the introduction of novel actives as well as intensifying competition. The need to reduce costs, diversify product portfolios and develop new technologies is placing further pressure on market participants. Escalating competition is dampening consumption growth rates. A low market concentration ratio is reflected in the fact that the top three companies in the market – Cognis, Degussa and DSM – account for less than 20.0 per cent of the market. Moreover, the market is highly fragmented, with companies having to constantly battle to maintain their market position. Product Innovation and Differentiation Keys to Success The demand for active ingredients is rising in conjunction with strong growth in the skin care markets for men and children. New technological developments and the multifunctionality of active ingredients are expanding application opportunities while bringing additional value to final cosmetic formulations. Naturally, derived ingredients are gaining appeal. For instance, naturally derived active ingredients such as fruit alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and botanical ingredients are becoming increasingly popular. Overall, manufacturers are striving to provide customised solutions and technology-based innovations that support increasingly effective performance and higher quality products. Such products are associated with higher prices, thus, potentially augmenting revenue generation. "Companies are attempting to compete effectively by introducing new technologies and advancing pricing strategies," remarks Charushkina. "They are also trying to differentiate and diversify their products, while carving out unique, niche positions in the market." To succeed, companies need to invest in R&D, expand customer awareness and focus on product, technology and application diversification. The development of effective pricing and cost reduction strategies, coupled with an exploration of new markets for supply, will also be critical to competitive success.