Skin Lighteners - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: Companies Capitalize on the Power of Internet and Social Media

DUBLIN, Mar. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l9598r/skin_lighteners) has announced the addition of the "Skin Lighteners - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Skin Lighteners in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 101 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Beiersdorf AG (Germany)
• CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Clarins SA (France)
• Dabur India Limited (India)
• E.T. Browne Drug Company, Inc. (US)
• Elder Health Care Ltd. (India)
• Emami Limited (India)
• Hindustan Unilever Ltd (India)
• Jolen, Inc. (US)
• Kao Corporation (Japan)
• Kanebo Cosmetics, Inc. (Japan)
• Shiseido Company Limited (Japan)
• The Procter & Gamble Company (US)

Key Topics Covered:

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

• Skin Lightening - A Global Phenomenon
• Current & Future Analysis
• Culture & Ethnicity Shape the Skin Lighteners Landscape
• Skin Lighteners Dominate the Asian Skin Care Market
• Global Skin Care Industry - Recent Past, Current & Future Market Perspective

2. TRENDS AND ISSUES

• Manufacturers Seek New Growth Avenues in Developed Markets
• Total Body Whitening Products - Potential Area of Growth
• Women No Longer the Sole Targets of Skincare Companies
• New Breed of Metrosexuals Spur Growth
• Skin Lightening Injections - A Shocking Craze
• Anti-Aging Companies Shift Focus to Skin Lighteners Segment
• Companies Capitalize on the Power of Internet and Social Media
• Demand for Innovative Ingredients on Rise
• Combination of Ingredients --- for Best Results
• Natural Skin Lightening Ingredients - The Way Ahead
• Lax Regulations, Unsafe Ingredients - Major Areas of Concern
• Common Skin Lightening Ingredients by Mechanism of Skin Pigmentation Prevention

3. SKIN COLOR - PHYSIOLOGY & DISORDERS

• Melanin - The Pigment of Skin Color
• Physiology Behind Skin Darkening
• Skin Pigmentation Disorders
• Factors Causing Skin Pigmentation
• Types of Skin Pigmentation Disorders
• Preventing Skin Pigmentation
• Skin Lightening Treatments
• Sunscreen
• Topical Products
• Laser Treatments
• Combination Treatments

4. INTRODUCTION TO SKIN LIGHTENING/ WHITENING

• Insight into the Quest for Fair/White Skin
• Skin Lightening/Whitening - A Definition
• Applications of Skin Lighteners
• Target Areas for Lightening/Whitening Products
• Skin Lightening Products - Functioning Mechanism

5. SKIN LIGHTENING INGREDIENTS - AN OVERVIEW

• Introduction to Skin Lightening Agents
• Major Skin Whitening/Lightening Actives
• Skin Whitening Ingredients of Select Companies
• Issues with Select Actives in Skin Lighteners
• Hydroquinone
• Restrictions on the Use of Hydroquinone
• Substitutes for Hydroquinone
• Use of Mercury and the Issues Thereof
• Regulations over Mercury Concentrations in Cosmetic Products in Select Countries
• Azelaic Acid
• Kojic Acid
• Arbutin
• Alpha-Arbutin
• Beta-Arbutin (Bearberry Extract)
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
• Glycolic Acid
• Lactic Acid
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A (Retinol)
• Glycyrrhetinic Acid
• Melanostat
• Licorice Extract
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
• Mulberry Extract
• Lemon Juice Extract
• Emblica
• Distribution and Marketing

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

• Vital-Chem Launches its New Skin Lightening Agent
• Belo-led ISCI Introduces Skin Whiteners Range
• Hindustan Unilever Unveils Lakmé Perfect Radiance Range
• Mitchell Group's Beauty Brand Launches OMIC LightenUp
• Mitchell Group's Beauty Brand Unveils F & W Gold Ultimate
• Merck Launches Lightening and Self-tanning Actives
• Ageless Derma Unveils Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener
• Relumins Labs Introduces New Range of Stem Cell-Based Skincare Products
• Jurlique Launches Essence of Rose Roll-on Fragrance Oil and Purely Bright Spot Treatment
• Clarins Unveils White Plus Total Luminescent
• KOSÉ Introduces Medicated Skin Whitener Serum
• Shiseido Unveils Permeation Evaluation Technology
• Vichy Laboratories Introduces Bi-White Med Deep Corrective Whitening Essence
• Dr Batra's Positive Health Clinic Launches New Skin Creams
• Lotus Herbals Launches WHITEGLOW Skin Whitening & Brightening Nourishing Night Crème
• Lakmé Unveils Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Range
• Merck Introduces New Skin Pigmentation Control Ingredients
• Ageless Derma Unveils Belides Skin-Lightening Cream
• KOSÉ Launches Cosme Decorte in Italy
• Prodigy Launches Advanced Skin Lightening Face Cream
• Dove Launches New Dove Ultimate White Deodorant for Underarms
• Jarrow Formulas Rolls Out Skin L&P Beauty Supplement

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Obagi Medical Products Commences Manufacturing Skin Lightening Agent's Scale-Up
• MFDS Approves Syneron's elure Product Line
• Kanebo Recalls its Skin-whitening Product Range
• Ageless Derma Selects BioWhite Skin Lightening Ingredient for Manufacture of Skin Brightener Cream
• L'Oreal Expands Production in Japan
• Sirona Biochem Develops New Skin De-pigmenting Agents
• Statutory Authorities Shut Downs Botanic Aroma

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• Beiersdorf AG (Germany)
• CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Clarins SA (France)
• Dabur India Limited (India)
• E.T. Browne Drug Company, Inc. (US)
• Elder Health Care Ltd. (India)
• Emami Limited (India)
• Hindustan Unilever Ltd (India)
• Jolen, Inc. (US)
• Kao Corporation (Japan)
• Kanebo Cosmetics, Inc. (Japan)
• Shiseido Company Limited (Japan)
• The Procter & Gamble Company (US)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 101 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 111)

• The United States (30)
• Canada (1)
• Japan (7)
• Europe (38)
• - France (19)
• - Germany (5)
• - The United Kingdom (3)
• - Spain (1)
• - Rest of Europe (10)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (31)
• Middle East (4)

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