Skincare is the biggest winner in cosmetics since the COVID-19 pandemic
Since the March 2020 global lockdown, the skincare industry market has grown steadily while most other cosmetics markets shrank. Wearing masks outdoor and remote work with meeting app limits the cost-performance of most cosmetics, even lipstick sales which grew every economic hard time in the past time dropped during the pandemic. But skincare demand gets stronger.
The trends of google search volume on skincare.
A big reason may be the remote work meeting. Apps like zoom and Microsoft teams grows sharply. Most of these apps do not auto beautify your face, and the image quality of the webcams integrated into PC devices is not good as cell phone selfie cameras.
Most Skincare Ingredients
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Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA)
- Glycolic acid
- Lactic acid
Creams and lotions added with AHA may help with irregular pigmentation, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Side effects: mild irritation and sun sensitivity.
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Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid)
Used to remove dead skin or improve the color and texture of sun-damaged skin.
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Hydroquinone
Used to lighten hyperpigmentation, often added to creams.
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Kojic acid
Derived from a fungus and be effective as a lightning agent.
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Retinol
Derived from vitamin A and used to boost protein in lower layers of skin. Retinol helps improve skin tone and color.
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L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
The only useful form of vitamin C in skin care products. Proven in lab that stimulates the synthesis of collagen and improves skin.
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Hyaluronic acid
Component of body`s connective tissues which is touted for potential ability to reverse aging.
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Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Helps build keratin and keep skin firm and healthy.
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Dimethicone
Second-most commonly used ingredient in moisturizers.
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Copper peptide
The most effective skin regeneration product since introduced in 1997.
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Glycerin
The natural ingredient works as a moisturizer which helps repair dry or cracked skin.
Popular Skincare Packaging
Skincare products are almost liquid or creams, stored in jars or bottles. Packaging can be the second important factor of success, prior to marketing.
Here`re some amazing packaging ideas you can choose from.
Sourcing for Black Friday and Christmas
Sourcing in August can spare enough time for delivering your products to retail store shelves, Amazon`s warehouses, and marketing.
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