Anti-Acne Cleanser Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis Report By Product Form (Creams, Lotions, Foams, Oils, and Others), By End User (Women and Men), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Pharmacy stores, Online Channels, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Antiseptic & exfoliating property-based cleansing gels and lotions are highly beneficial in treating users’ acne skin conditions. The increasing prevalence of skin acne and marks coupled with growing awareness regarding the skincare benefits of such products is mainly driving the anti-acne cleanser market growth. Nowadays, women and teenage girls are concerned about their physical appearance & skin looks and prefer advanced formulation-based skin cleaning products to maintain their beauty for a longer duration. Hence, the rising demand for innovative skin acne cleansing products is accelerating product revenues globally.  

As per a survey conducted over American men and women aged 18 years & above by the National Library of Medicine, Government of the U.S., American women aged up to 60 years are highly concerned about their physical appearance compared to American men. According to the survey conducted by over 1,000 Americans by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), in 2021, 73.3% are suffering from skin acne problems.

Furthermore, the continual provision of therapeutic and anti-aging property-based anti-acne cleansers by key manufacturing companies such as L’Oreal S.A., Shiseido Co. Ltd., and others will likely drive the global product demand.

• For instance, in September 2021, CeraVe, a L’Oreal S.A.-owned facial cleanser products brand expanded its product line by introducing acne control cleanser foams and gels in an American market. These products consist of encapsulated retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and benzoyl peroxide ingredients that are beneficial in treating inflammatory papules and acne skin conditions.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Anti-Acne Cleanser Market

The occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic had posed negative complications to the anti-acne cleanser market growth. Lockdown restrictions, and closure of manufacturing sites, logistics, and distribution channels have posed challenges to the companies in managing their business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Players such as L'Oréal S.A., Unilever Plc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Shiseido Co., Limited, Amorepacific, and Beiersdorf AG reported a decline in their skincare product revenue due to such restrictions.  

• For instance, Shiseido Co. Ltd., a Japanese cosmetic maker reported a 18.6% decline in its net revenues and reached USD 8,925.54 million in 2020.

Key Insights 

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Parent/Related Market Overview.


• SWOT Analysis.


• Supply Chain and Regulatory Analysis.


• Recent Industry Developments – Merger & Acquisition, Partnership & Expansion, Product Launch, and Joint Venturing.


• Impact of COVID-19 on the anti-acne cleanser market.

Analysis by Product Form

By product form, the global anti-acne cleanser market is segmented into creams, lotions, foams, oils, and others. Acne cleansing creams provide a heavier barrier of hydration to the user’s skin over lotions and oils. The cream is expected to hold a leading share of the global anti-acne cleanser market due to the significant women consumers’ demand for facial cleansing creams. This product form consists of a balanced form of A.H.A. and vitamins that are essential in treating skin acne and help in staying skin hydrated for a longer time. Such an aspect is further supporting the segmental revenues globally.

Analysis by End-User

By end-user, the global anti-acne cleanser market is segregated into women and men. Significant women population’s concerns over acne skin conditions and increasing demand for skin cleansing cosmetics among them to maintain their facial skin beauty mainly result in the women segment holding a considerable market share. Nowadays, pregnancy and irregular menstruation cycles are the consequences posing skin rashes and skin acne conditions among women. Increasing prevalence of skin acne conditions among women consumers is further accelerating segmental growth.

Analysis by Distribution Channel

The hypermarkets & supermarkets segment holds a significant share of the global market due to the availability of a wide variety of branded general-purpose and therapeutic skincare products in these stores. In addition, the continual provision of discounted personal care goods by the leading hypermarket companies such as Walmart, Aldi, and others is further supporting the product demand in these stores.

Regional Analysis

The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a faster rate for the global anti-acne cleanser market due to the increasing Chinese and Japanese consumers’ demand for luxury facial cleansing products. In addition, growing awareness regarding the availability of such products among the population in India and Southeast Asia is supporting the product consumption rate in the region. Besides, the increasing prevalence of acne skin conditions and preference for luxury skincare products among the Asian population is driving the region’s market growth.

• As per the survey conducted over 28,364 Chinese students by JAAD International, an American Academy Of Dermatology (AAD)’s open source journal, in July 2020, 10.3% are suffering from skin acne conditions.

Key Players Covered

The report will include the profiles of key players, such as The Procter & Gamble Co., L'Oréal S.A., Unilever plc, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Shiseido Co. Ltd., Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd., Amorepacific, Beiersdorf AG, Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., Avon Products, Inc., Lotus Herbals Pvt. Ltd., VLCC Health Care Limited, etc.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• October 2022: L'Oréal S.A launched the glycolic acid range, the product claim to give a smooth texture to the skin also adding brightness to the skin and treating problems like blemishes and acne.


• September 2022: La Roche-Posay partners with dermatologists worldwide to create life-changing skincare solutions for all skin types, including acne-prone skin, through the brand's hero acne franchise, Effaclar.