Eco-friendly production or packaging for skincare masks is on the rise
Trend - With the growth of the skincare mask market has come a rise in products that are produced and/or packaged in a way that prioritizes ecologically friendly practices.
Insight - Consumers are increasingly coupling their self-care routines with their personal values that pertain to sustainability. In part, consumers see them selves as agents of sustainability, able to create meaningful and positive impacts through their purchase decisions and products they use. This alignment and commitment to sustainability is reflected in all aspects of their lives, including their self care regimens. Understanding this shift, brands are more consistently leaning into providing a holistic experience for their users that addresses the various aspects of user identities through their products.
Insight - Consumers are increasingly coupling their self-care routines with their personal values that pertain to sustainability. In part, consumers see them selves as agents of sustainability, able to create meaningful and positive impacts through their purchase decisions and products they use. This alignment and commitment to sustainability is reflected in all aspects of their lives, including their self care regimens. Understanding this shift, brands are more consistently leaning into providing a holistic experience for their users that addresses the various aspects of user identities through their products.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize sustainability?
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Packaging - The trend toward prioritizing ecologically friendly practices influences beauty reward exchanges, plastic-free natural skincare, and low-impact sheet masks.
2. Holistic User Experience - As consumers increasingly connect their self-care routines with personal values that reflect sustainability, skincare brands are creating holistic product experiences that support sustainability concerns and align with consumer values.
3. Period Care Solutions - As awareness of the specific skincare issues that women face around menstruation grows, skincare brands like Knours are innovating period care solutions by launching skincare products specifically targeted toward hormonal changes in women's bodies.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - With consumers' increasing interest in eco-friendly, natural ingredients and packaging design, personal care companies can explore new opportunities that build brand loyalty and support sustainability concerns.
2. Packaging - New, eco-friendly packaging designs that reduce waste and carbon footprints will be attractive to companies and consumers alike, creating opportunities for innovation and leadership in the industry.
3. Women's Health - As consumers increasingly look for health and wellness solutions beyond traditional healthcare providers, companies that create women's healthcare products can explore innovative new offerings, such as skincare products targeted to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle.
