Beauty Foods

Ingredients long used in beauty lotions and skin care products are becoming ever more popular in the food and beverage sector. Originating in Japan, this movement has seen ingredients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid becoming a natural extension to personal care, providing a more holistic approach to beauty with its message of 'beauty from within'. As appearance is increasingly associated with health, happiness and an overall feeling of wellness, there is growing recognition of the importance of a good diet for inner and outer health and beauty.

This report from Leatherhead Food International aims to provide a general overview of the emerging market often referred to as Beauty Foods, including market share, market development and market barriers. In addition to providing market information, Beauty Foods - An Attractive Proposition contains a technical chapter on the different sources, functions and applications of the ingredients used in these products, such as, Coenzyme Q10, Ginseng, Aloe Vera, Collagen, Green Tea, Rooibos and Omega-3. It also contains a brief summary of the regulatory issues involved, namely regulations concerned with health claims and novel foods.