Scalp Care Is Top of Mind: What New Products Are Standing Out and Why?
A new year brings many resolutions to “get healthier,” and that pledge extends to the scalp in 2023. Fortunately, consumers have a wide range of products to choose from, and the selection is growing. Since January, 15% of the launches picked up by the New Products Tracker in Kline’s Professional Hair Care Intelligence Center provide scalp care benefits.
Which Floor Pads and Mop Pads Are High in Demand in I&I Settings?
Findings from our survey with over 500 end-use decision-makers revealed that disposable mop pads are gradually being adopted at the expense of re-launderable mop pads. Almost two-thirds of the respondents said that they would be somewhat or very willing to switch to disposable mop pads. The market segments with the highest willingness to switch are industrial facilities, office buildings, and schools.
Price Hikes for Fertilizers Drive Gains for Biostimulants, Biofertilizers
Sales in the biostimulants and biofertilizers market grew at a CAGR of 9% from 2019 to 2022 ― mostly due massive price increases for fertilizers.
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These Are the Challenges Being Faced by the Global Wind Turbines Market
Global energy needs increase continually. Primary energy demand grew by 6% in 2021. However, this steep growth was due to the drop in energy demand in 2020. Besides overall demand growth, one key development is the push for clean energy or decarbonization. Several governments in developed and developing countries have expressed their intention to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, including coal-fired power plants, and increase the use of renewable energy sources. Numerous countries have set net zero or carbon neutrality targets for 2050 and 2060, with a few setting mid-term targets for 2030 and 2040. To achieve these targets, countries will have to reduce their reliance on thermal power and increase the use of renewable sources like solar and wind. Hydropower was the leading source of renewable energy. However, the most commercially viable hydropower potential has already been unleashed. In contrast, there is enormous potential for wind and solar power yet to be exploited.
How Facial Bars and Med Spas are Attracting Gen-Z Consumers
Aesthetic facial bars and med spas are popping up everywhere in the United States—from trendy neighborhoods to metropolitan and suburban alike. Even after a year of continued inflation and economic uncertainty, the U.S. professional skin care market continues to be dynamic, increasing at a rate of almost 11% in 2022, according to Kline’s Professional Skin Care Global Series report.
Public Health is at the Heart of the $100 Million-Dollar U.S. Mosquito Control Industry
From a recent survey conducted by Kline among mosquito control professionals in the United States, the average annual budget spent is $1.5 million to control mosquitoes.
Curl Care Sales Jump as Consumers Transition to Natural Hairstyles
As styles have evolved to embrace the curly look, the demand for curl care products has been on the rise in salons. In fact, according to Kline PRO, curl care was the only segment in the United States to experience double-digit growth during the Q1–Q3 2022 reporting period.
Professional Skin Care: Emerging Developments in Europe and the United States
Mergers and acquisitions are continuing to consolidate the global professional skin care landscape, particularly in the dynamic medical care providers channel. Some of the most noteworthy deals that marked recent years were L’Oréal’s acquisition of SkinBetter Science, strengthening its position in the physician segment, and Galderma’s acquisition of Alastin, helping to piggyback the brand with its cornerstone base of injectables.
Kline’s Top Chemicals Content of 2022
The effects of COVID-19 continued to shift the chemicals & materials industry, with some markets benefiting from the pandemic and others still taking hits. We reported on those developments — in addition to conducting our market research reports and consulting projects — via an array of content in 2022. Here’s the most popular:
How A Brand-New Hair Trend Is Boosting the Specialty Actives Market
The personal care market is continuing to dynamically evolve – and see an increase in personal care active ingredients demand — thanks to a new trend called hair skinification.
