Beauty from Within: Trends in Functional Drinks & Ingredients

The US functional drink market sees 84% of consumers embracing beauty-enhancing claims weekly, presenting opportunities for beauty ingredient integration. Mintel data highlights collagen and probiotics as promising for youthful skin support. Consumers prioritize ingestible products for anti-ageing, with 65% of Chinese consumers opting for beauty-infused food and drinks. South Korea leads in beauty patents, notably for collagen boosters. Products like Elemis London’s supplements and Refine Holdings Co’s pending patent focus on collagen promotion. Probiotics, recognized by 35% of Thai consumers, offer hydration and skin health benefits. Natural ingredients like citrus peel, rose extract, and mushrooms also drive innovation in beauty foods and cosmetics.

Source: https://www.vitafoodsinsights.com/skin-health/patent-watch-ingestible-ingredients-set-disrupt-skincare-space