Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the cosmetics new ingredients industry in China Core Insights - The report aims to systematically outline the development status and core characteristics of the new cosmetic ingredients industry in China, analyzing the definition management, efficacy orientation, filing patterns, and technological trends to provide valuable insights for industry participants to grasp R&D directions and optimize strategic layouts [3] Summary by Sections Overview of China's Cosmetic Ingredients - Cosmetic ingredients are the core foundation and value source throughout the entire industry chain, with innovation directly determining the efficacy, safety thresholds, and market competitiveness of end products. China implements a dual-track management system for new cosmetic ingredients, providing a clear regulatory pathway for ingredient innovation while imposing higher safety and efficacy requirements [7] - The analysis indicates that due to abundant local plant resources, natural and mild plant extracts have become mainstream, with maintaining skin barrier and antioxidant properties being two major functional claims. The industry shows a dual-track development path, rapidly following mature ingredients validated in international markets while actively exploring cross-application of food-grade materials [7][8] Overview of China's Cosmetic Filing New Ingredients - The data shows that chemical ingredients account for 46.0%, plant ingredients for 30.7%, biotechnology ingredients for 20.0%, and animal ingredients for 3.3% of the new filing ingredients in China. Chemical synthesis remains the dominant force in upstream development due to its advantages in formula stability, process maturity, and cost control [29] - The leading functions of these ingredients include skin protectants and antioxidants, which account for 43.0%, followed by moisturizers at 17.3% and anti-wrinkle agents at 9.0%. The focus of cosmetic R&D has shifted from superficial modification to maintaining and enhancing skin health [29][28] Development Trends of China's Cosmetic New Ingredients - Biomanufacturing technologies, including microbial fermentation, genetic engineering, enzyme engineering, and tissue culture, are profoundly influencing traditional chemical ingredient production methods, driving the transformation of cosmetic ingredients towards greener, low-carbon, and high-efficiency directions [7] - Despite facing adjustment pressures in end-consumer demand, the continuous growth of disposable income among residents lays a solid foundation for consumption upgrades. This demand will continue to compel upstream ingredient sectors to innovate substantively to activate potential consumer needs [7][41]