Liposome in cosmetics market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. The growth is primarily attributed due to its ability to encapsulate active molecules and carry them through the outer impenetrable barrier layer, into the epidermis which provides enhanced efficacy and tolerability of products. Liposomes offer a time-release mechanism, thus supporting, protecting, and delivering unstable ingredients. Moreover, the market is anticipated to maintain healthy growth due to a rising preference for specialized cosmetic products such as organic, herbal, and ayurvedic products. The rising demand for herbal-based products is reflected in the availability of large stocks of herbal/natural-based cosmetics among market players. For example, Nippon Fine Chemical produces Phytopresome which is a plant-derived liposome precursor & effective liposome solution. It moisturizes and improves dry or damaged skin.

Segmental Outlook 

The global liposome in cosmetics market is segmented based on its form, and application. Based on form, the market is segmented into serum, oil, and cream. Based on the application, the market is categorized into skin care, and hair care. Among the form, the cream sub-segment is anticipated to hold a prominent market share of the global liposomes in cosmetics market, owing to the growing use of liposome-based creams due to its long-lasting moisturizing effect.

Among the application segment, the skin care sub-segment is anticipated to register significant growth over the forecast period. The growth of the skin care sub-segment is primarily attributed to the rising utility of liposomes as a delivery system, carrying active ingredients present in cosmetic products, to the deeper layers of the epidermis. The properties of liposomes as a delivery system are actively utilized by the market players as reflected in launches of products with liposomes as a key ingredient. For instance, in May 2022, Biocogent introduced Cogesomes to deliver the beneficial effects of active ingredients such as retinol and salicylic acid to the skin. Cogesome RL enhances retinol delivery from the skin’s surface to the delivery point in the epidermal and dermal layers.

Regional Outlooks

The global liposome in cosmetics market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East &Africa, and Latin America). The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement. Among these, the North American regional market is expected to cater to prominent growth over the forecast period. However, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to experience the fastest growth in the liposome in cosmetics market. The regional growth is attributed due to the presence of a large consumer base with rising disposable income.

Global Liposome in Cosmetics Market Growth, by Region 2022-2028

The European Region is Expected to Experience Significant Growth in the Global Liposome in Cosmetics Market

Among all regions, the European region is anticipated to account for the significant growth in market share for the forecast period. The factor attributing toward the regional growth includes the rinsing disposable and per capita income of the European Union (EU). According to the EU, the household disposable income per capita in the EU grew in total by 14.0% between 2013 and 2021. Furthermore, The rising awareness of organic beauty products, increasing premium on grooming personal grooming, and improved purchasing power among women are expected to boost the growth of liposome in the cosmetics market.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global liposome in cosmetics market include Nippon Fine Chemical, Nanovec, Lipotec, SA, Croda International Plc, H&A PHARMACHEM Co., Ltd., LIPOMIZE SRL, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in November 2021, Life Extension launched the new Vitamin-C 24-Hour Liposomal Hydrogel Formula. The company's new Vitamin-C 24-Hour Liposomal Hydrogel Formula stays in the user's system for up to 24 hours; and it is up to seven times more bioavailable than conventional vitamin-C products, which often get eliminated as waste before the body can benefit from them. The company combined 350 mg of vitamin-C with a liposomal delivery system: a lipid sphere made from sunflower oil that dramatically increases the body’s absorption of vitamin-C. Then, the liposomal vitamin-C is infused into a hydrogel made of fibers from fenugreek seeds.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2028.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global liposome in cosmetics market. based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.