UCL, a specialized cosmetics ODM and OEM company, has released its '2027 Body Care Trend Book' in response to rapidly evolving trends towards high functionality and premium products in the body care market.
This trend book, following previous releases on skin, sun, and hair care, highlights a shift from traditional moisturization and fragrance-focused body care to products that offer high-performance management akin to facial treatments, in line with consumers' daily activities.
The global body care market is projected to expand from $78.32 billion in 2025 to $99.75 billion by 2030. Similarly, the domestic market is expected to grow from approximately 93.1 billion Korean Won in 2025 to an annual average of 5.5% by 2029. In Asia, whitening and radiance are key focuses, while North America is increasingly interested in longevity body care addressing anti-aging and long-term skin health.
UCL summarized the key trends for body care in 2027 as: Scar & Mark Care, featuring treatments for body trouble remnants and skin texture; Metabolic Body Beauty, which integrates bioactive ingredients; and Lifestyle-Linked Body Rituals that correlate to daily routines. It anticipates an expansion in treatment areas, as consumers seek solutions for concerns like skin vitality, elasticity, and issues related to exercise, rest, and weight fluctuations.
Notably, new products specifically targeting concerns such as scars and stretch marks currently account for only about 1% of the overall body care product launches, presenting a new market opportunity. In response to the trend of more granular body skin issues, UCL has proposed innovations like ‘Sticky Acne Body Wash,’ incorporating fermented carrot leaf extract, and ‘Matcha Sherbet Scrub Wash,’ a combination of pack, scrub, and wash.
The movement towards high-functionality ingredients from facial skincare to body products is accelerating. Bioactives like PDRN, NAD+, and exosomes are rising, with UCL introducing 'PDRN Revital Body Cream', which utilizes liquid crystal gel technology and ceramide capsules, and 'NMN Cell Core Body Butter', which contains NMN and NAD+.
The criteria for selecting products are also evolving from merely considering skin type to addressing 'when and in what situations' the products will be used. UCL has developed products such as ‘Running Glide Stick Balm’ to reduce friction between skin and clothing pre-workout, and ‘Body Refresh Cooling Mist’ for post-exercise or during outings to refresh heated skin.
A representative from UCL stated, “Body care is evolving beyond mere moisturization and fragrance; it is now closely addressing skin texture, pigmentation, and elasticity concerns linked to real-life consumer experiences, including exercise and weight changes. UCL positions itself as a development partner capable of rapidly realizing client ideas from trend analysis to formulation design and product implementation. We plan to actively expand collaborations with brands aiming to shape the new body care market.”
