Aromatherapy uses aromatic oils, and other aroma compounds for improving psychological or physical well-being.
The market for aroma therapy is rising due to factors such as large number of people opting for aromatherapy, growing lifestyle industry, non-invasive nature of aromatherapy etc. The modern lifestyle has ushered problems such as sleep disturbances, stress etc. which has inflated the market. Also many essential oils can increase immunity, combat cold and breathing disorders.
The market restraints include increasing stringency of regulations such as indications which a market player has to provide. For example, market players need to mention whether the particular essential oil falls under therapeutic grade or cosmetic grade.
Lack of proper guidelines and toxic nature of essential oils is another barrier. For example, Cineole essential oil is poisonous above the recommended dose and an overdose may cause symptoms such as epigastric burning, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, muscular weakness, rapid heartbeat, feeling of suffocation etc. Also there is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy prevents or cures disease.
Considering all these factors the market for aromatherapy is expected to reach $ 4.3 billion by the end of 2023, this market is projected to growing at a CAGR of ~ 6.18 % during 2017-2023.
Key players of Global Aromatherapy Market:
Key players profiled in the report are Nu Skin, Air Aroma, Muji, Tree of Life, Young Living, Zija International, d?TERRA, NOW Foods, Neal’s Yard Remedies and others.
Segments:
The global aromatherapy market is segmented on the basis of product. Based on the product, the market has been segmented as essential oils, equipment, application and by therapeutic application. The essential oils segment is sub segmented into floral, citrus, green/vegetative, herbaceous/camphoraceous, spicy and others. The equipment segment is sub segmented into nebulizer diffuser, ultrasonic diffuser and heat diffuser. The application segment is sub segmented into tropical, inhalation and aerial diffusion. The therapeutic application segment is sub segmented into relaxation and sleep, pain management, skin and hair care, and other remedies.