Sun Care Products Market Report 2026

The sun care products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.41 billion in 2025 to $16.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of personal care consumption, increasing awareness of uv-related skin damage, expansion of retail skincare channels, rising disposable income levels, availability of diverse sunscreen formulations.

The sun care products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for reef-safe sunscreens, rising adoption of premium skincare products, expansion of online beauty retail, growing focus on anti-aging protection, increasing product innovation in sun care formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for broad-spectrum uv protection, growing adoption of mineral-based sunscreens, expansion of water-resistant formulations, increased focus on skin-safe ingredients, enhanced use of dermatologist-tested products.

The growing prevalence of skin cancer is expected to drive the growth of the sun care products market going forward. Skin cancer develops when skin cells undergo abnormal changes, primarily due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or artificial sources like tanning beds, and it remains the most common form of cancer in the United States. Rising rates of melanoma and UV-induced skin damage are increasing consumer reliance on sun protection products, including sunscreens, mineral blockers, and daily UV-shield skincare, as essential preventive measures. For example, in January 2025, the American Cancer Society, a US-based non-profit organization, projected that approximately 104,960 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2025, including 60,550 in men and 44,410 in women, while around 8,430 individuals are expected to die from the disease, with 5,470 men and 2,960 women affected. Therefore, the rising incidence of skin cancer is boosting the sun care products market.

Companies in the sun care products market are introducing innovative products, including mineral sunscreen, to cater to customer needs effectively. Mineral sunscreen, a powder-based formulation utilizing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, offers protection against UVA and UVB rays. Larkly, a US-based beauty company, launched mineral sunscreen in February 2023. Available in a refillable applicator and powder form, this sunscreen is easy to apply, non-greasy, suitable for sensitive skin, and often preferred for its reduced likelihood of causing irritation compared to chemical sunscreens.

In August 2023, Carlyle, a US-based investment firm, acquired VLCC for an undisclosed sum. The goal of Carlyle's acquisition is to expedite VLCC's growth by investing in brand development, product expansion, and enhancing digital and retail operations. VLCC is an India-based company focused on wellness and beauty services, specializing in health, wellness, and personal care.

Major companies operating in the sun care products market are L'Oréal SA, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Procter & Gamble Co., Beiersdorf AG, Coty Inc., Shiseido Company Ltd., Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Bioderma Laboratories, Burt's Bees Inc., Unilever plc, Kao Corp, Bayer AG, Weleda AG, Mary Kay Inc., Amorepacific Corp, Natura & Co Holding SA, Edgewell Personal Care Co., Avon Products Inc., Revlon Inc., Oriflame Cosmetics AG, Groupe Clarins, La Roche-Posay, Vichy Laboratories, Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat Ltd., Sun Bum LLC, Supergoop!, Coola Suncare.

Europe was the largest region in the sun care products market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sun care products market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sun care products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The sun care products market consists of sales of mineral and chemical sunscreens. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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