Global Aromatherapy Carrier Oil Market

Aromatherapy Carrier Oil Market Insights

The aromatherapy carrier oil is used to dilute the essential oil and therefore can be applied over the skin for different massage therapy applications. Aromatherapy is considered as a complementary and alternative therapy to medicinal therapy which uses different types of aromatic compounds and carrier oils to treat conditions such as digestive disorders, cold & cough, respiratory disorders, skin-related disorders, immune disorders, anxiety, and other problems. Aromatherapy carrier oils are prepared by dilution of essentials oils so that there will be no irritations and side effects while using carrier oil over the skin. These oils are used for mind and body healing and emotional well-being. Essentials oils are prepared from leaves, peels, bark, and plant roots and therefore cannot be applied directly as they can cause redness and other allergic reactions. Aromatherapy carrier oils are vegetable oils such as groundnut and coconut oils that are extracted directly from nuts and seeds via the process of cold pressing and contain natural ingredients enriched with nutrients and healing properties. Therefore, there is a huge demand for aromatherapy carrier oil that can be used as an alternative to medication such as tablets and ointments.

With growing disposable income levels and changing lifestyles of the consumer, more and more people use different cosmetic products to take care of their skin and other body parts. Therefore, with changing trends, consumers are adopting to use more natural and organic cosmetic products. These natural products contain aromatherapy carrier oils that have anti-aging and moisturizing properties, skin-nourishing agents, and reduce itchiness on the skin. These natural cosmetic products based on carrier oils are used in the form of moisturizers, soaps, creams, and gels to provide essential skincare and are also used in toiletries and insect repellents. The major benefits of this carrier oil-based skincare product are that they do not contain a large proportion of harmful chemicals ingredients and therefore their growing demand for these products and thereby there is expanding usage of aromatherapy carrier oils across the globe.

Globally the consumer preference for using natural oil-based personal care products is also rising. There is growing consumer awareness towards the ill effects of chemical-based personal care products and therefore the consumers are opting for natural carrier oil-based personal products as household cleaning products and toiletries and therefore boosting the market demand for carrier oils globally. Coconut oil is used for different applications such as it can be used over skin, scalp, hair, and also lips and has moisturizing and antibacterial properties. The jojoba and grape seed oil is used in healing and massage aromatherapy for relaxation. Eucalyptus oil is used as an ingredient and also can be used directly to relieve pain and relaxes muscles that are under stress due to cough and cold. Various chest rubs and inhaling liquids that are used with boiling water to inhale steam contains eucalyptus oils that are mixed with other ingredients and therefore, there is a growing demand for essential oils for medical applications globally.

Nevertheless, the limited consumer awareness in developing economies like Mexico, South Africa, and Brazil will obstruct the aromatherapy carrier oil market growth. However, the major market driver will be able to overcome such barriers. Globally the major contributors will be growing preference for the aromatherapy carrier oil and plant extracted products, increasing demand for natural cosmetics and personal care products, growing usage of aromatherapy as alternative medicine, the rising level of disposable income, growing usage of carrier oils for medical care & pain relief and growing awareness regarding side effects of chemical products. These factors will help the aromatherapy carrier oil market to grow significantly.

Aromatherapy Carrier Oil Market: By Application

Depending on the application, the aromatherapy carrier oil market is classified into cosmetic (skincare and others), personal care (household and soap), food & beverage, and medical (pain management, cold & cough, and others). Owing to the rising number of natural cosmetics products with antimicrobial and anti-aging properties, the market for cosmetics applications will be the largest. The cosmetics application segment will gain the maximum share in the market because these oils are used in skincare products for moisturizing & anti-acne properties and also to reduce the redness and irritation on the skin. Moreover, these oils are commonly used in formulations for hair and skin treatment, scar prevention, hair strengthening, dandruff reduction, and itching relief. With the growing demand for carrier oils as pain relief agents and to treat medical conditions like cold and cough, the medical application segment will witness lucrative market growth.

Aromatherapy Carrier Oil Market: By Region

As per the geographical analysis, the market can be classified into North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Rest of Asia Pacific), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe), Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Rest of the Middle East & Africa) and Central South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of Central and South America). North America will be having the predominant share in the aromatherapy carrier oil market throughout the forecast period. This supremacy of the North American region is due to the presence of the key market player in the U.S and growing consumer awareness towards the ill effect of chemical products and growing advantages of aromatherapy. Increased international trade of carrier oils in European nations has resulted in an uptick in awareness of aromatherapy in this area, thus boosting regional growth. According to a study undertaken by Pain Alliance Europe, chronic illness affects about 20% of the adult population in Europe. As a result, most of the core population’s interest in therapeutic pain relievers has grown. The APAC region will witness a significant growth rate due to the increasing demand for natural cosmetics & personal care products and the growing number of skin diseases in the countries like India, Thailand, and China.

Aromatherapy Carrier Oil Market Share and Competitor Analysis

Edens Garden, Plant Therapy Essential Oils, Rocky Mountain Oils, FLORIHANA, Falcon Essential Oils, Moksha Lifestyle Products, Thann, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., Mountain Rose Herbs, and Young Living Essential Oils are the major companies in the aromatherapy carrier oil market.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

In January 2018, Rocky Mountain Oils company launched a new product line known as Ava Shield. Ava Shield's product line includes essential oil-based natural home care and personal care products. This launched has helped Rocky Mountain Oils company to penetrate the new market and gain better visibility in the market and have better brand engagement.