Face Wash Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Gel, Cream, Powder, Foam), By Application (Dry Skin, Oily Skin, Anti- Acne, Normal Skin, Sensitive Skin), By Sales Channel (E-commerce Stores, Retail Stores) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Face wash competency to eliminate excess oil, dirt, pollution, and unwanted skin cells off the face assist in attracting more consumers towards the product. The rising adoption of hygienic lifestyle, increasing participation in physical activities, and growing involvement in physically demanding types of jobs are responsible for spiking the product's utilization. The escalating production of organic face wash, which has the capability to control acne and cleanse efficiently by not drying the skin, is acting as an opportunity for the market growth. For instance, Organic Harvest comes up with’ Organic Harvest Acne Control Face Wash,’ which is sulphate free, enriched with vitamin E to produce smooth skin, and also cleanse effectively without drying the skin.

The rising number of facial skin disorders such as acne, allergic contact dermatitis, and others fostering the utilization of face wash for prevention and healing purposes is acting as a driving factor for the market growth. For instance, Hopkins all Children's. Org, in January 2018, states that in the United States, the acne skin condition is affecting 40 to 50 million people on a yearly basis. In addition, the increasing number of aging population hiking the usage of the product owing to the population being prone to various skin issues. This includes rough or dry facial, increasing wrinkles, and others help to generate traction. For instance, the United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs data, states that in 2019 there were 703 million people who are of age of 65 years and above.

Nevertheless, the lack of awareness of the significance of facial cleansing, especially among people in rural areas of developing and under-developed countries, leads to negligence of using the product and thus results in hampering the market growth.

Key Players Covered:

Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Procter & Gamble Company, L’Oreal S.A, Himalaya Drug Company Private Limited, Unilever Limited, Shiseido Co. Ltd, and others are the key players operating in the face wash market.

The face wash market is segmented into by product type, application, sales channel, and geography.

On the basis of product type, the market is fragmented into gel, cream, powder, and foam. Gel is anticipated to be the leading segment owing to its ability to deep cleanse the hand while at the same time eliminating excess oil and acne-causing bacteria from the face.

Based on application, the market is divided into dry skin, oily skin, anti-acne, normal skin, and sensitive skin. Normal skin is anticipated to be the dominant on account of the product being more applicable for mass use. This includes places such as restaurants, workplaces, family, and others. Similarly, other segment type targeting specific skin types is boosting the product usage.

By end-user, the market is bifurcated e-commerce stores and retail stores. Retail stores are estimated to be the prominent market due to being convenient for immediate use and the presence of salesmen to consult to regarding the treatment of specific skin types. Also, the larger availability of offerings such as buy one get one free, discounts, and others boosted the usage of this segment.

Regional Analysis:

On the basis of region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

North America is evaluated to exhibit a prominent share and is anticipated to continue throughout the forecast period of 2021-2028. Women employment rate witnessing an upsurging rise which led to propel the expenditure made on personal care products is likely to spike the demand. For instance, the data issued by the World Bank. Org, mentions that in the United States, the rate of women participating in the labor force is 46.164 percent in 2019, which is a rise from 46.06 percent in 2018. In addition, the increasing establishment of hair and beauty salons surging the utilization of the product is acting as a driving factor for the market growth. For instance, the data issued by the Small Business Development Centers Net.Org in May 2020, states that there are 77,000 beauty salons and 4500 barbershops present in the United States.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to display a vital presence in the face wash market, owing to large number of countries of this region often experiencing a poor quality air is fostering the need for the product. For instance, the data issued by Ccacoalition. Org, in May 2020, declares that about 92 percent of the Asia Pacific population, which is around 4 billion people, are exposed to air pollution, which poses a risk to their health. In addition, the booming growth of the urban population spiking the adoption of a hygienic lifestyle propels the utilization of the product. As per the data presented by the World Bank.Org, in 2019, the urban population of East Asia & Pacific is 59.887 percent which is a rise from 59.053 percent in 2018.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments-

• In June 2018, Himalaya announced the introduction of a range of face washes  called  ‘Fresh Start Oil Clear Face Wash’


• In October 2019, Medimix declaring that it is relaunching its  8 variants ‘SkinFit’ face wash collection.