Recent patents reveal peptides that support skin and hair by balancing the microbiome, regulating gene expression and improving penetration for heightened efficacy.
Neha Srivastava, Senior Patent Analyst – Food & Drink and Beauty & Personal Care
Collapse All
-
- What you need to know
-
WHAT CONSUMERS WANT AND WHY
- Peptides rank among the top five most recognised beauty ingredients
- Graph 1: awareness of ingredients in beauty and grooming products, 2025
- Consumers associate peptides with anti-ageing benefits and haircare and highly value effective ingredient absorption for enhanced results
-
PRODUCT INNOVATION TRENDS
- Peptides are gaining traction across skincare and haircare
- Graph 2: % of launches that contain peptides as an ingredient, by category, 2021-26
- Launches contain peptides to unclog pores, reduce inflammation, improve scalp health and use delivery techniques to improve their efficacy
-
THE PATENT LANDSCAPE
- Patent activity for peptide-based skin- and haircare has doubled in the last decade, showing strong innovation momentum
- Graph 3: patents related to the use of peptides in skin- and haircare products, 2016-26
- China dominates patent grants for peptides in skin- and haircare
- Caregen Co leads innovation in peptide patents for skin- and haircare
- Graph 4: top 10 organisations with granted patents related to peptides for skin- and haircare, 2026
- Leverage peptides for targeted skin benefits
- Peptides in skincare are primarily positioned for hydration and anti-ageing benefits
- Graph 5: % of skincare launches with peptide ingredients that feature selected beauty claims, 2021-26
- Peptides help repair the skin barrier and boost collagen for healthier skin
- Peptides enhance microbiome balance and gene signalling for anti-ageing benefits
- Researchers uncover peptides that regulate moisture-related and anti-inflammatory markers to improve skin health
- Leverage peptides to reduce hyperpigmentation by regulating melanin production
- Elevate hair health with peptides
- In haircare, peptides are linked to repair and hydration
- Graph 6: % of hair product launches with peptide ingredients that feature selected claims, 2021-26
- Haircare launches feature turmeric and biomimetic peptides to boost hair health
- Peptides that promote cell proliferation, reduce inflammation and modulate stress- and androgen-related pathways may mitigate hairloss
- Innovators are exploring peptides that activate hair follicle genes, boost collagen synthesis and increase growth factors
- Improve peptide delivery for better efficacy
- Launches use low-molecular-weight ingredients and micro-pressure technology to enhance peptide efficacy
- Patents demonstrate the use of lipids and nanoparticles to improve peptide delivery for enhanced effectiveness
- Structurally modifying peptides enhances skin penetration, boosting the effectiveness of active compounds
- Peptide innovations enhance efficacy by improving the delivery of active ingredients and film-forming functions
-
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Key takeaways
-
APPENDIX
- Research methodology
- Key patent examples for peptides used in skin- and haircare
About the report
Gain access to really high quality market research with every purchase of Mintel’s reports.
$ 2,995 (Excl.Tax)
-
Download today with instant access
Pay via credit card or invoice (net 30 payment terms)
-
Multiple formats provided
We send a PDF and Powerpoint version of the report straight to your inbox. An interactive version of the report is also available on our online platform
Next Starts Here
Whatever your business needs, we have the solution. From market intelligence reports to customised growth strategies.
Learn moreTrusted by global industry leaders
Working in a customer-obsessed organization means that data and insights have to be at our fingertips. Mintel’s reports help us support anecdotes with real quantifiable insights. The summary sections (which I really like) helps save time by giving a birds eye view of the content before spending time combing through the pages.
Our business review discussions are strengthened by the relevancy of the reports to help us better understand our customers. In addition, the customer service received from the team (especially in crunch periods) makes the process of understanding customer behavior even better.
Ngozi Ngonadi-Nkwoji, Senior Marketing Manager, Amazon
We utilize Mintel Reports, Trends and Comperemedia to mine for insights across the numerous business verticals that Epsilon serves, such as CPG, automotive, telecom, healthcare/pharma, retail and financial services.
By integrating Mintel insight into new business opportunities, we have been able to gain the competitive edge necessary to advance partnerships with global brands and key business players.
For our organization, it’s about depth and breadth. Having one without the other doesn’t enable success in our business.
Virginia Harvey, Secondary Research Manager, Epsilon
Mintel is really good for getting a handle on a particular category quickly. If we are working on a new business pitch in an area we don’t have much experience in, it’s a brilliant way to get up to speed with what’s going on, what’s changing and what the key trends are in any category.
It’s very rare now that anyone will plough through a 200-page report – that’s why the summaries are really useful. We know they are backed up by a lot of detail, so if you need to go into something in more depth you know the information will be all there for you.
Pauline Robson, Managing Partner, Mediacom
One of the biggest challenges we face is the need to get smart on a business or category real quick.
We are talking to clients who live and breathe their category every day and the expectation is that we will be able to get caught up very quickly, and bring the thinking that can help them.
We need to do that often in a matter of days, so it’s not a small ask. Mintel gives us a very articulate view of category conditions and does so at the speed we need it.
Jeff White, Business Development Director, Deutsch
We’ve found it so useful working more closely with Mintel. They helped support our recent flagship event for our top suppliers by providing a really unique viewpoint on the future of online retailing.
Nick Carroll from their Retail Team was also an excellent panelist, sharing useful and actionable consumer insights. We definitely look forward to working with Mintel again on future projects.
Zac Steele, E-Commerce Trading Development Manager, Waitrose & Partners
Next Starts Here
Whatever your business needs, we have the solution. From market intelligence reports to customised growth strategies.
Learn more
