Core Insights - The report highlights a significant shift in the personal care market from "basic cleaning" to "health management and emotional value," indicating a clear direction for brand development [1][2]. Market Trends - The overall market is characterized by "saturation in basic categories and high growth in segmented categories," with a projected CAGR of 11.2% for mainstream e-commerce channels from 2022 to 2025, primarily driven by sales volume [1][11]. - Body care (CAGR 14.2%) and oral care are experiencing rapid growth, surpassing hair care, while traditional categories like hair moisturizing and basic shower products are seeing a decline in demand [1][11]. - The average price across the market has only slightly increased by 1.2%, with most categories facing challenges in price hikes, except for hand care and essential oils, which have seen significant price increases due to a shift towards high-end functionalities [1][11]. Consumer Insights - There is a profound transformation in consumer awareness and demand, with core needs evolving from basic cleaning to a balance of health management and emotional value, where safety and gentleness are baseline requirements [2][7]. - Consumers are increasingly seeking emotional connections, desiring safety, problem-solving, sensory pleasure, and personalized aesthetics, with professional trust and social confidence becoming core emotional appeals [2][7]. - The trend of "circle" and "scene" segmentation is evident, with specific needs arising from demographics such as "working individuals with oily hair" and "post-night shift care," leading to the creation of specialized products [2][7]. Product Innovation - Product innovation is clearly directed towards combining "traditional herbal formulas with modern technology," with rapid growth in effective ingredients like selenium disulfide and plant extracts such as cedar leaves [2][3]. - The rise of concepts like micro-ecology and scalp anti-aging is notable, with fragrance becoming an important differentiator and packaging evolving towards a sense of luxury and artistry [2][3]. - The focus of brand competition is shifting from functional selling points to meaningful competition, with diverse brand archetypes emerging, such as the "hero" archetype in shampoo emphasizing efficacy, and the "lover" archetype in body wash enhancing emotional connections [2][3]. Brand and Supply Chain Strategy - Brands should concentrate on precise efficacy, targeting opportunities in scalp health and body care, enhancing safety transparency, and creating emotional premiums while embracing segmented markets [3][7]. - Supply chains need to invest in effective raw materials, gentle surfactants, and environmentally friendly packaging development, improving collaborative research capabilities [3][7]. - The future trend of AI-driven C2M (Customer to Manufacturer) development will enable brands to capture high-interest, low-satisfaction pain points through big data, predicting ingredient trends for agile research and precise innovation [3][7].