The Most Surprising Ingredient Trends for 2023

Dec 14th, 2022

The strong demand for science-backed skin care is fueling the discovery of some surprising ingredients that yield outstanding results.

The strong demand for science-backed skin care is fueling the discovery of some surprising ingredients that yield outstanding results.

Skin care is one of the fastest growth areas for aesthetic practices. According to Modor Intelligence, a marketing research firm, the cosmeceutical products market in North America is forecasted to reach $18 billion by 2025. Modor goes on to predict that cosmeceuticals, which include skin care products focused on anti-aging, anti-acne, sun protection, moisturizers, hair and oral care will continue to grow at an annual rate of 8.25% between 2022 and 2026.

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