Taking a scientific approach, enhancing SBS routines and evolving intimate care will shape the future of SBS alongside advanced tech-driven bathing solutions.
Hwa Jun Lee, Principal Analyst
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- Where we are now
- Mintel recommends: in the next two years
- Mintel recommends: in five years and beyond
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in the next two years
- Scientifically back post-wash benefits
- Consumers demand scientific evidence
- Highlight the scientific backing of SBS formulations
- Graph 1: science or technology claim in SBS launches, 2019-24
- Scientifically validate ingredients and clinically test formulations
- Secure endorsements from accredited institutions
- Boost the effectiveness of actives for better post-wash benefits
- Embrace biotech to shape future formulations
- Develop effective and eco-friendly formulations using technology
- Elevate self-care routines through SBS
- SBS consumers seek enhanced self-care
- Cater for the ‘everything shower’
- Deliver a specific type of bubble tailored to one’s mood
- Equip new bathing experiences to enrich self-care routines
- Promote new routines inspired by tradition
- Offer nighttime care for sensitive skin
- Innovate for Gen Alpha
- Diversify intimate hygiene SBS
- Consumers show strong interest in intimate care that addresses their specific needs and preferences
- Intimate hygiene has room for growth
- Graph 2: sub-categories of soap, bath and shower launches, 2023-24
- Gently introduce intimate care to younger consumers
- Innovate for care during special lifestages such as pregnancy and menopause
- Educate on the benefits of microbiome-friendly care
- Intimate care always and everywhere
- Tackle the sustainability issue of easy-to-use wipes
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in five years and beyond
- Transform the process for tech-driven bathing
- Consumers are concerned about water use and are embracing AI
- Revolutionise showers with water recycling systems
- Focus on filter tech for healthy skin
- Help consumers who switch to cold showers
- Design the future of bathing with cutting-edge technologies
- Actively use AI throughout the development process
- Expand to neurocosmetics and educate on it
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