Top 10 Breakthrough Ingredients in the Cosmetics Industry in May 2025

With cosmetic products [https://www.topfeelbeauty.com/products/] becoming more and more segmented and supervision becoming more and more refined, the market has put forward higher requirements for the compliance, efficacy and safety of cosmetic ingredients. The dynamic changes in filing data directly reflect the industry trend. This article is based on the data of the top 10 ingredients with the highest filing growth rate in April 2025, which may provide the industry with a strategic reference from research and development to filing. At the same time, we also know which active ingredients consumers have a growing preference for, and how companies can carry out technological innovation and formula optimization under policy drive.

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NO.1 Lime peel extract

It is mainly derived from the peel of the lime of the Rutaceae plant. Its active ingredients include vitamin C, flavonoids, citric acid, etc., so it can inhibit tyrosinase activity, reduce melanin production, and has whitening effects; anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, neutralize free radicals, and delay skin aging; mild exfoliation, regulate skin pH, etc., can be used for moisturizing and anti-aging in cosmetics. Highest historical usage: resident type (5%)Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient is 76, an increase of 153%.

NO.2 Bee-grown Candida/glucose/rapeseed oleic acid methyl ester fermentation product

It was mentioned only in November last year. It is a product produced by bee-grown Candida through fermentation of glucose and rapeseed oleic acid methyl ester. This product is rich in various proteins and vitamins, has antibacterial, anti-seborrheic, cleansing and deodorizing effects, and can be used in skin care products and cosmetics as an oil control agent and skin protectant. The highest historical usage: rinse-off type (9%), resident type (8.4835%).

Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient is 182, an increase of 70%.

NO.3 Black tea extract

Tea extract has an inhibitory effect on caspase, which is the core molecule of cell apoptosis. Inhibiting it means prolonging the life of cells. Combined with the antioxidant properties of tea extract, the scavenging of human free radicals, the inhibition of two metalloproteinases and the inhibition of collagenase, it shows that tea extract is an anti-wrinkle and anti-aging additive for cosmetics. Highest historical usage: resident type (1%).Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient was 111, an increase of 63.26%.

NO.4 Pomelo peel extract

Its core ingredients include naringin, flavonoids, pectin and polysaccharides, limonin, etc., so it can be a powerful antioxidant, which can scavenge free radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation; it can also be anti-inflammatory, soothe sensitive skin, regulate skin microecology; improve skin moisturizing, enhance barrier function; antibacterial, oil control, reduce the risk of acne.According to research, the antioxidant capacity of naringin in pomelo peel extract is 1.5 times that of vitamin E, and the highest historical usage: resident category (5%).Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient is 21, an increase of 50%.

NO.5 Methylsilanol mannuronic acid ester

Synthesized from semi-natural silanol and mannuronic acid. Silanol is an organic derivative of silicon. It is a natural component of human connective tissue and can enhance cell regeneration, promote the reorganization of connective tissue, stimulate cell renewal and collagen production. Mannuronic acid is extracted from brown algae and has a strong antioxidant function. It is generally used as a skin conditioner in skin care products to enhance the water retention capacity of the epidermis, moisturize the skin and prevent dryness, and also has the function of scavenging free radicals. The highest historical usage: resident category (20%).Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient is 13, an increase of 44%.

NO.6 Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Contains more than 98% long-chain fatty acids with antioxidant effects. It is one of the most stable plant oils in the world. The main active ingredients are tocopherol, phytosterols, etc. It has a gorgeous texture and a soft and dry skin feel. It can be used as a base oil for cosmetics. The highest historical usage: resident type (53.224%).Compared with March, the number of products with this ingredient added in April 2025 is 2654, an increase of 30.18%.

NO.7 Tribulus terrestris fruit extract

It was previously used in health products and contains a variety of bioactive substances, including tribulus saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, etc. Tribulus saponins have anti-aging effects. The peroxide decomposition enzyme contained in it has obvious anti-aging effects. The highest historical usage: rinse-off type (2.25%), resident type (0.7%).Compared with March, the number of products with this ingredient added in April 2025 is 132, an increase of 28.16.

NO.8 Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract

The polysaccharides and flavonoids in Albizia Julibrissin bark extract have strong antioxidant capacity, which can effectively remove free radicals and delay skin aging. It can also inhibit the activity of key enzymes in saccharification, reduce the binding of sugar and collagen, prevent the formation of AGEs, and promote the decomposition of AGEs that have been formed. In addition, Albizia Julibrissin bark extract can inhibit the release of inflammation-related cytokines, relieve skin redness, swelling, itching and other discomforts. Highest historical usage: resident category (4.376%).Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient was 111, an increase of 26.14%. Shanghai Yanglan Biology has supply.

NO.9 Comfrey root extract

It comes from the dried roots of Xinjiang Comfrey or Inner Mongolia Comfrey of the Boraginaceae family. Comfrey has been used in China for a long time, especially in infant care. Lithospermum contains pigment ingredients acetyl shikonin and shikonin, which also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus pulvinus, pyogenic bacteria, Escherichia coli, etc. Local application can promote wound healing. The highest historical usage: resident category (21%).Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient was 379, an increase of 23.5%.

NO.10 Olive extract

It has a strong activating effect on macrophage activity. One of the functions of macrophages in the cortex is to phagocytize melanin, so it has a whitening effect on the skin. Combined with its inhibition of B-16 melanocyte activity, it can be used in whitening cosmetics; at the same time, it has an inhibitory effect on acne-causing bacteria and can be used as an acne prevention and treatment agent; it can inhibit the release of histamine and has a soothing and anti-allergic effect.Compared with March, in April 2025, the number of products adding this ingredient was 6, an increase of 20%.

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