New market reports

Author: CIM MMG

 Health care Mintel reports April 2018

The following newly published Mintel reports on health and well being are available from the CIM library.

You can access these reports in the library, or CIM Knowledge Services can supply up to 5% of a Mintel report to CIM members. There is a small fee of £6 plus VAT for this service. Please contact the library on +44 (0)1628 427333 or by email if you would like to know more.

Attitudes towards cosmetic procedures - UK - February 2018

“Brits are generally happy with their appearance, presenting a crucial challenge for an industry that is centred on helping people to change how they look. However, there is scope for operators in the cosmetic procedures market to appeal to a wider audience by moving away from the current association with drastic image changes and to instead highlight how procedures can safeguard people’s best features for the future.”
This Report looks at the following areas:

• Encouraging a proactive approach to cosmetic procedures 
• Navigating women’s self-esteem

Children’s healthcare - UK - February 2018

“The children’s OTC healthcare market has benefited somewhat in recent years from the baby boom of 2010-12, but value is now slipping into decline. Growing pressures on the NHS could help provide some respite, with parents looking to the category to fill the gap left by a limiting of its NHS Minor Ailments Scheme and a shortage of GP appointments. Brands that offer expert guidance and support to parents with poorly children are therefore likely to gain favour, whilst the formulation of remedies with more familiar and reassuring ingredients lists could help alleviate safety concerns over product content and function.”
This report examines the following issues:

• Alleviating pressure on parents
• A growing focus on the safety profile of ingredients