Worldwide Cosmeceuticals Market Value to Reach $2.86 Billion by 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 12 (NATURALWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Cosmeceuticals 2004: Anti-Aging Skincare to their offering.

With over 206 million people in the aging and photodamage population worldwide, prevention of skin damage is a growing concern for many consumers. With demand for cosmeceuticals on the rise, recent trends show that more companies and products are entering the market, manufacturers are intensifying their marketing efforts, and consumers are seeking skincare treatments at a younger age as they make more sophisticated decisions.

The worldwide cosmeceuticals market is estimated at over $1.58 billion in 2004 and is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 12.6% to reach more than $2.86 billion worldwide by 2009. Market growth is accelerating as consumers demand over-the-counter solutions and prescription products with better efficacy and safety profiles that meet their needs for protective anti-aging and photodamage agents.

This report includes an in - depth evaluation of consumer, esthetician, and physician perspectives, an analysis of the mass, prestige, and alternative channel markets, and coverage of novel over - the - counter and emerging prescription ingredients. In addition, the study provides industry - wide revenue forecasts, including market share segmentation by company and distribution channels.

For a comprehensive analysis of this market, the report:

- Provides a detailed scientific background of aging and photodamage,
with WW incidence and prevalence levels
- Evaluates leading emerging prescription therapeutics on issues such as
efficacy, safety, and cost
- Assesses data from 35 consumer, esthetician, and physician interviews,
with discussion of treatment protocols and trends, product preferences,
and marketing issues
- Provides US market forecast and revenue models from 2004 through 2009
with detailed assumptions for each marketed product as well as the
industry as a whole
- Analyzes product development, marketing strategies, and consumer
perceptions for each distribution channel.

Table of Contents

I. Executive Summary
II. Objectives and Methodology
III. Dermal Aging and Photodamage
IV. Cosmeceuticals: Definition and the Regulatory Environment
V. Current and Emerging Cosmeceuticals Products
VI. United States Antiaging Skincare Cosmeceuticals Market
VII. Trend Analysis
VIII. Cosmeceutical Industry Survey Results
IX. Challenges and Strategic Options

Appendix A

Company Analysis

Avon Products, Inc.
Beiersdorf AG
Christian Dior
Clarins Paris
Estee Lauder
Johnson & Johnson
L'Oreal
Mary Kay Cosmetics
The NeoStrada Company
The Procter & Gamble Co.
Shiseido
Valeant Pharmaceuticals international

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Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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