Summer Oral Beauty Ingredients: Trending & High-Potential Components

I. Popular Oral Beauty Ingredients

• Ergothioneine
  • Naturally found in mushrooms, with strong antioxidant properties to combat aging. Sales surged 6152% YoY in 2024, targeting the premium market (avg. price: ¥700). Often combined with collagen or hyaluronic acid.
  • Applications: Cross-border e-commerce bestsellers (e.g., Swisse, Laiteweijian capsules for anti-aging).
• Hyaluronic Acid
  • Boosts skin hydration and elasticity. China’s market expected to reach 1,150 tons in 2024. Brands like Bloomage Biotech’s “Water肌泉” drinks combine oral and topical solutions.
  • Regulatory Advantage: Approved as a new food ingredient in China (2021). Enhanced absorption when paired with probiotics.
• Collagen Peptides
  • Market demand exceeds 4,000 tons/year. Hydrolyzed peptides stimulate collagen synthesis, reducing wrinkles.
  • Innovation: Bloomage Biotech’s “Beauty Gene” line merges oral and topical products for synergy.
• Glutathione
  • Inhibits melanin for whitening. EMITCODE’s oral yeast-based products blend β-carotene and niacinamide.
  • Trend: Shift from injections to oral supplements, with bioavailability now reaching 30%.

II. High-Potential Emerging Ingredients

• Herbal Extracts
  • Gencor’s HairAGE™ (Ageratum extract) improves hair quality. Chinese ingredients like cherry blossom extracts show anti-glycation potential.
• Anti-Glycation Agents
  • Includes Alpha-Lipoic Acid, carnosine, and cherry blossom polyphenols to combat AGEs.
  • Applications: Snack-form products (e.g., anti-glycation gummies).
• Microbial Synthesis
  • Cost-effective squalene and ergothioneine production via fermentation (e.g., 3-ton/month capacity).
• Eye Health Ingredients
  • Jinsan Bio’s ergothioneine eyewash achieved ¥1M sales in 15 days, signaling multi-organ health trends.

III. Market Insights

• Ingredient Synergy: Blends like “Ergothioneine + Collagen” dominate for enhanced efficacy.
• Premiumization: High-cost ingredients leverage scientific claims (e.g., clinical trials) for pricing power.
• Regulatory Momentum: Accelerated approvals and bio-synthesis tech drive market growth.

Conclusion

Summer oral beauty trends emphasize “inside-out” care, blending upgraded classics (collagen, hyaluronic acid) with emerging stars (ergothioneine, glutathione). Future growth lies in herbal innovations, anti-glycation solutions, and sustainable biotech-driven ingredients.

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