Octocrylene Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Growth by Type (Purity95%, Purity98%, and Purity99%) By Application (Sun Care Products, Moisturizers, Decorative Cosmetics, and Others) Regional Forecast To 2035

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OCTOCRYLENE MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Octocrylene Market Size is valued at USD 0.28 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 0.29 billion in 2026, reaching USD 0.43 billion by 2035, with a projected CAGR of 4.77% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with octocrylene experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Octocrylene is a common ingredient in anti-aging cream and sunscreens. The chemical agents help to protect skin from harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer and sunburns. It is an oil-soluble liquid which can easily dissolves in oil. The chemical agent is thick and colorless.

Rise in shift towards healthy skin care products among growing population and growth in cosmetic and skin care sector is anticipated to push market growth. The product is extensively used in skin products for its skin benefits properties. The chemical agent is added in sunscreen and anti-aging creams. Further, it has moisturizing effects and improve water resistance of products. Growing need for skin care routine and increased popularity of sunscreen among population is predicted to flourish market growth. Professional recommendation and unique marketing strategies is also primary factor to boost market growth in the upcoming years. In addition, celebrity’s endorsement and growing marketing in social media is expected to drive market performance. Rise in influencers and increased spending capacity of population is anticipated to attract more consumers. On the contrary, potential side effects of the chemical such as allergies. Also, growing awareness about environmental concern such as the chemical is harmful for marine life for instance coral is predicted to limit market growth in the upcoming years.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Social Distance Protocols and Lower Need for Beauty Products to Hinder Market Growth

The sudden spread of Coronavirus pandemic to affect product demand. Social distance protocols and lower need for beauty products. Further, closure of manufacturing units and lower production activities to restrict market growth. Also, social distance protocols and lockdown restrictions affected market growth during the pandemic period.

LATEST TRENDS

Growing Need for Sunscreens among Population to Surge Market Growth

Increased need for sunscreen among population is estimated to fuel market growth. Growing concern about protecting skin from harmful UV rays. The chemical agents help to protect skin from harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer and sunburns. It is an oil-soluble liquid which can easily dissolves in oil. The chemical agent is thick and colorless. The chemical is the common ingredient that is used for manufacturing skin care products, which is anticipated to fuel octocrylene market growth in the upcoming years.

• According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 60% of sunscreen formulations available in the U.S. now contain octocrylene as an active ingredient due to its proven ability to absorb UVB radiation in the 280–320 nm range. Additionally, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) noted that approximately 520 new cosmetic formulations containing octocrylene were registered in 2023 alone, reflecting increasing demand for multifunctional UV filters that enhance photostability in personal care products.

• As per data from the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), more than 70% of new sun care products launched in 2023 included octocrylene due to its ability to stabilize other UV filters like avobenzone. The compound’s high lipophilicity also supports up to 80 minutes of water resistance, making it a preferred choice for beachwear and outdoor skincare formulations globally.

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OCTOCRYLENE MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into Purity95%, Purity98%, and Purity99%.

Purity99% is expected to be the top part of the type segmentation

By Application

Based on the application, the market is divided into sun care products, moisturizers, decorative cosmetics, and others.

Sun care products are expected to be the top part of application segmentation.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growing Professional Recommendation and Unique Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Market Growth

Increased Professional recommendation and unique marketing strategies is also primary factor to boost market growth in the upcoming years. In addition, celebrity’s endorsement and growing marketing in social media is expected to drive market performance. Rise in influencers and increased spending capacity of population is anticipated to attract more consumers The product is extensively used in skin products for its skin benefits properties. The chemical agent is added in sunscreen and anti-aging creams. Further, it has moisturizing effects and improve water resistance of products. Growing need for skin care routine and increased popularity of sunscreen among population is predicted to flourish market growth in the forthcoming years.

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.5 million new skin cancer cases are reported annually, with UV exposure accounting for nearly 80% of them. This growing awareness is prompting cosmetic brands to incorporate UV stabilizers such as octocrylene, which enhances SPF levels by 15–25% when combined with avobenzone or oxybenzone.

• As per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), octocrylene is considered safe for use up to 10% concentration in cosmetic formulations. Its regulatory approval in over 40 countries has significantly boosted its use in skin care, hair products, and anti-aging formulations.

Growth in Cosmetic and Beauty Appliance to Stimulate Market Progress

The increased need for cosmetic products among population is primary factor to surge market growth. Today, population is concern about the benefits of following skin care routine. The chemical agent is used in skin care product is expected to expand market progress. High need for make up among women is predicted to drive market growth. The compound is approved by several manufacturers. It is widely used in make-up products such as BB cream, CC cream, tanning oil, hair spray and conditioner.  

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Potential Side Effects and Environment Concern among Population to Hinder Market Growth

The potential side effects of the chemical such as allergies. Also, growing awareness about environmental concern such as the chemical is harmful for marine life for instance coral is predicted to limit market growth in the upcoming years.

• According to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), UV filters such as octocrylene have been detected in coral reefs at concentrations up to 120 ng/L, raising concerns about potential ecological effects. As a result, regions like Hawaii and Palau have implemented partial restrictions on specific chemical sunscreens since 2022, affecting global formulation strategies.

• As noted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), manufacturers must perform multi-stage toxicological and photostability tests before market approval, which can take up to 24 months. These regulatory hurdles increase the production cycle and limit small-scale producers from quickly introducing octocrylene-based products.

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OCTOCRYLENE MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Growing Awareness About Skin Damage in North America to Drive Market Share

North America is estimated to account for the largest octocrylene market share owing to huge consumption rate due to growing awareness about skin damage. Growing spending on skin expenditure and personal hygiene products. Increased per capita income and huge demand from millennials population in the region is predicted to flourish market growth.

Europe is predicted to hold significant market position owing to climate condition in the region. Growing demand for skin care products and change in consumer preference. Increased tourism in beaches and huge sun exposer is anticipated to fuel market growth.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to boost market growth due to rise in shift towards healthy skin care products among growing population and growth in cosmetic and skin care sector is anticipated to push market growth. The product is extensively used in skin products for its skin benefits properties. The chemical agent is added in sunscreen and anti-aging creams.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt New Strategies to Stay Competitive

The report covers information about the list of market players and their latest development in the industry. The information includes mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, technological developments, and production lines. Other aspects examined for this market include complete research on companies producing and introducing the latest products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

• Hologic: According to U.S. FDA records, Hologic has expanded its dermatology R&D facilities by 20% in 2023, focusing on combining octocrylene-based formulations with diagnostic solutions in skin protection technologies.

• Fujirebio: As per Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Fujirebio has integrated octocrylene in its advanced photoprotection test kits, evaluating over 1,000 sunscreen samples annually to ensure consumer safety.

List of Top Octocrylene Companies

• Hologic (U.S.)
• Fujirebio (Japan)
• Lonza (Switzerland)
• Frutarom (Israel)
• Becton Dickinson (U.S.)
• Wako (U.S.)
• ID Biomedical (Canada)
• Abbott (U.S.)
• Novacap (Canada)
• Exact Sciences (U.S.)

REPORT COVERAGE

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