The global after sun care products market size is expected to reach USD 3,006.5 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising consumers awareness especially, among the millennials regarding the harmful effect of the sun rays on the skin has driven the after sun care products in the market. Moreover, natural and organic after sun care products are gaining traction among a growing number of consumers, driven by the rising consumer awareness related to the harmful effects of chemicals on the skin. Usage of organically-sourced ingredients in product formulations is anticipated to surge in the next few years as per the trends observed in after sun care products consumption.
After sun care products are available in a wide variety of types, variants, and others to suit the requirements of a varied set of consumers. The demand for after sun care products with natural ingredients is increasing rapidly owing to their various benefits to the skin, such as protecting skin because of the exclusion of harmful chemicals from it, further propelling their demand in the market.
The mass segment contributed a majority of the share to become the largest division in the global revenue in 2024. Easy accessibility of after sun care products at a reasonable price to the consumers has driven the after sun care products in the market.
The after sun care creams, lotions, and body butter, contributed a majority of the share to become the largest division in the global revenue in 2024. They get easily spread and absorbed quickly into the skin. Thus, making it the most popular form among the consumers. Moreover, lotions are available for all types of skin in the market. Thus, the aforementioned facts have driven the growth of the market in terms of value sales.
The Online sales segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR from the year 2025 to 2030, driven by the increasing shift towards digital shopping platforms. In addition, the introduction of mobile shopping apps for after sun care products such as Amazon, Nykaa, and others along with the availability of safe & convenient payment gateways are contributing to the growth of the online retail industry.
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The gel segment is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2030. The benefits offered by after sun care products in gel form such as creating dense fil on the skin to protect it from the harmful effect of the sun on the skin over conventional after sun care products and others. This in turn is expected to boost the demand for gel after sun care products during the forecast years.
The premium after sun care products segment is projected to register the significant growth during the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2030. The rising demand for color cosmetics to enhance physical appearance, especially among the young population is expected to boost the demand for gel after sun care products during the forecast years.
Asia-Pacific has accounted for the significant market share in the global revenue in 2024. Consumers, most notably in China, India, Japan, and ASEAN are increasingly inclining towards after sun care products which in turn is fueling the growth of the market.
Grand View Research has segmented the global after sun care products market based on product, type, distribution channel, and region:
After Sun Care Products Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Creams, Lotions, & Body Butter
Gels
Sprays
Balms
Others
After Sun Care Products Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Mass
Premium
After Sun Care Products Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Specialty Beauty Stores
Pharmacies/Drugstores
Online/E-commerce
Others
After Sun Care Products Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
Central & South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
UAE
List of Key Players in the After Sun Care Products Market
Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Edgewell Personal Care
Beiersdorf AG
Neutrogena
Burt's Bees
Dune Suncare
Sisley-Paris
Coola LLC
Panama Jack International, Inc.
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