Beauty and Personal Care

People were finally able to travel in 2022, after almost two years of restrictions. Since the pandemic prevented individuals from leaving their homes, 2022 served as a year of travel for the populace. Recovery in the travel industry also encouraged…

People are becoming increasingly keen to care for their skin as they become more aware of the negative effects that pollution, stress, and lifestyle choices can have on skin health. Consumers in India are therefore increasingly turning to functional…

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a large young population. Its rising GDP per capita is fuelling the growth of the economy. Real GDP in India continued to expand in 2022, recording 7% growth, outperforming the average…

With the rise of social media and the growing emphasis on beauty, individuals are increasingly striving for a bright, white smile. This trend has led to a shift in beauty standards, with whiter teeth becoming a desirable trait. As a result, consumers…

Men’s grooming in India has experienced inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, impacting the availability and pricing of key commodities, particularly in men’s shaving. These challenges have been influenced by various factors, including…

The beauty and personal care industry in India continues to be dominated by mass products, as a large part of the consumer base in India is price-sensitive due to limited household incomes. Furthermore, as per Euromonitor’s Economies and Consumers…

In recent years, a fascinating trend took the beauty industry by storm – the “skinification” of hair. This is the trend of using skin care ingredients in hair care products, or applying the concepts of skin care in hair care, and recently there has…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…