Personal Care Emollients Market Report 2026

The personal care emollients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.16 billion in 2025 to $2.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of skincare industry, rising awareness of skin health, demand for moisturizing products, expansion of cosmetics consumption, development of synthetic emollients.

The personal care emollients market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of clean beauty products, rising demand for dermatological formulations, expansion of men grooming products, innovation in bio based emollients, increasing disposable income. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for natural emollients, growing use in sensitive skin products, expansion of multifunctional emollients, increased adoption in premium cosmetics, focus on long lasting skin hydration.

The growing demand for skin care is expected to drive the growth of the personal care emollients market in the coming years. Skin care involves a variety of practices and products aimed at maintaining and enhancing the health, appearance, and function of the skin. This rising demand is fueled by increased awareness of personal appearance and wellness, influenced by social media and greater access to skincare information. Personal care emollients contribute to skin care by softening and moisturizing the skin, creating a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss and improves skin texture, resulting in smoother and more hydrated skin. For example, in 2023, Cosmetics Europe, a Belgium-based personal care association, reported that 500 million consumers use personal care products daily to promote well-being and protect their health across Europe. Furthermore, the personal care industry adds approximately USD 31.23 billion (€29 billion) annually to the European economy. Hence, the rising demand for skin care is propelling the personal care emollients market.

Leading companies in the personal care emollients market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as natural-based emulsifiers, to meet the growing consumer preference for sustainable and skin-friendly options. Natural-based emulsifiers are plant-derived or naturally occurring substances used to stabilize emulsions in personal care formulations. For instance, in October 2024, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced Emulgade Verde, a line of natural-based, biodegradable emulsifiers designed for mild, sustainable, and versatile personal care products. This line supports cold processing and is suitable for sensitive skin while complying with certification standards.

In March 2023, Givaudan, a Switzerland-based provider of fragrances, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients, acquired Amyris, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Givaudan aims to expand its Active Beauty portfolio by incorporating Amyris’s sustainable cosmetic ingredients and strengthening its technological capabilities for personal care formulations. Amyris, Inc. is a US-based synthetic biotechnology company specializing in high-performance, sustainable ingredients, including Neossance Squalane, Neossance Hemisqualane, and CleanScreen Z60SF.

Major companies operating in the personal care emollients market are Cargill Corporation, BASF SE, Procter & Gamble, Unilever plc, The Dow Chemical Company, L'Oréal S.A., Evonik Industries AG, Sasol Limited, Eastman Chemical Company, Lonza AG, Clariant AG, AAK Sweden AB, Croda International Plc., Ashland Inc, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Innospec Inc, Sonneborn LLC, The HallStar Company, Vantage Specialty Ingredients Inc, Stephenson Group, Yasham, Berg + Schmidt GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the personal care emollients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the personal care emollients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the personal care emollients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The personal care emollients market consists of sales of lip balms, hair conditioners and serums, sunscreens, and makeup products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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