In 2023, the trend of using herbal cosmetic ingredients became increasingly popular, particularly those that are safe, natural, and sustainable. Below are some trending herbal ingredients that are frequently searched and used in cosmetic production:
Prominent Cosmetic Ingredients:
- Rosemary Oil
Function: Supports hair growth, improves blood circulation on the scalp, and prevents hair loss.
Trend: Natural hair growth stimulators and scalp care products. 
Grapefruit Oil
Function: Promotes faster hair growth, prevents hair loss, and nourishes the scalp.
Trend: Natural hair care, chemical-free anti-hair-loss products.- Aloe Vera
Function: Provides moisture, soothes the skin, and reduces inflammation and irritation.
Trend: Natural moisturizing products for skin and hair, targeted at consumers with sensitive skin. - Chamomile
Function: Soothes the skin, reduces inflammation, irritation, and naturally brightens hair.
Trend: Gentle skin care products, non-irritating hair care. - Green Tea Extract
Function: Antioxidant, neutralizes free radicals, soothes skin, and has antibacterial properties.
Trend: Anti-aging products, skin protection against environmental damage. - Tea Tree Oil
Function: Antibacterial, effective for treating acne, and reduces dandruff.
Trend: Natural acne treatments and anti-dandruff shampoos. - Patchouli
Function: Stimulates hair growth, reduces hair loss, and soothes the scalp.
Trend: Natural hair growth stimulation products. - Ginseng
Function: Stimulates hair growth, prevents hair loss, regenerates skin, and improves elasticity.
Trend: Anti-aging products, restoring damaged hair.
Cosmetic Ingredient Trends for 2025:
By 2025, cosmetic ingredient trends will continue to develop according to sustainability, transparency, and a focus on holistic health values. The following are some prominent trends:
- Sustainable Herbal and Plant-Based Ingredients
Trend: Consumers will continue to focus on plant-based and herbal ingredients that are sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly. Brands will invest in the transparency of their ingredient origins.
Example: Organic farming methods, ingredients from protected areas, or sustainably farmed sources. - Local Herbal-Based Personal Care Products
Trend: Consumers will prefer products that use local herbs, as these ingredients are believed to suit their climate and specific personal care needs.
Example: In Vietnam, herbs like ginseng, ginger, and chamomile will become more popular in domestic cosmetics. - Biological and Regenerative Ingredients
Trend: Biotechnology will advance, enabling the extraction of herbal and plant-based components in a regenerative way, without depleting natural resources.
Example: Collagen from seaweed or plant-based proteins from renewable sources. - Minimized Harmful Ingredients in Formulations
Trend: Cosmetics will move towards minimalistic formulations, reducing or eliminating harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and silicones, replacing them with safe and gentle herbal ingredients.
Example: Products that don’t contain chemical preservatives but maintain freshness with natural extracts. - Holistic Health and Wellbeing Focused Cosmetics
Trend: Consumers will seek hair and scalp care products that not only enhance beauty but also promote overall health, such as reducing stress, improving sleep, or boosting blood circulation.
Example: Cosmetics infused with essential oils for mental relaxation and stress relief combined with hair care. - Green and Environmentally Friendly Production Technologies
Trend: Environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and low-emission production processes will be key in consumer product choices. Cosmetic manufacturers will adopt green technologies.
Example: Factories using solar or renewable energy, production processes that generate no harmful waste. - Microbiome-Friendly Ingredients
Trend: Hair and skincare products will use ingredients that protect and nourish the beneficial microbiomes of the scalp, creating a balanced environment for healthier hair and scalp.
Example: Plant extracts that balance skin microbiomes.
The future of herbal cosmetic ingredient trends will be closely tied to sustainability and safety for consumer health, meeting the growing demand for environmentally friendly products with transparent production processes.
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