Polyglycerols-Natural Ingredients for Personal Care Products

High demand for Natural food & beverages and personal care products is to propel the growth of the global polyglycerol market from 2015 to 2022

Growing requirements for natural food and beverage products owing to rising health awareness among consumers is anticipated to propel demand for polyglyceryl. Polyglycerols are inter-molecular glycerol eaters, which can be used in food products such as pharmaceutical products and detergents can also drive the products demand in the coming years.

Cosmetic and Personal Care Sector: The Largest product Consumer

Major application areas for polyglycerol are pharmaceuticals, personal care, and food & beverages. In 2014, personal care segment dominated other segments while accounting for 47% of overall volume. It is expect to witness  a significant growth during the forecast period (from 2015 to 2022) owing to high demand for  various creams and moisturizers. Moreover, rising consumer awareness regarding skincare and increasing disposable income can further impel product demand.

Considering the rising demand , most companies are offering advanced polyglycerol-based personal care products. For instance, Volition recently introduce its new product called Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 to provide protection from hazardous UV rays. The new product contains polyglyceryl-3 as an ingredient, a combaination of hydroxyl groups of polyglycerol and faaty acids. Users can apply this product gently on their face around 30 minutes before sun exposure.