Type-level market taxonomy differentiates retinoids (29 % share), antioxidants (34 %), peptides (22 %), and growth factors (15 %). Retinoids maintain revenue primacy through tretinoin and retinaldehyde Rx pipelines, offset by irritation-related churn. Antioxidants—encompassing vitamin C, CoQ10, and polyphenol extracts—benefit from clean-label positioning, whereas signal-peptide blends command per-unit value in luxury skin care. Recombinant growth factors remain niche, restricted by cost and cold-chain logistics, yet post the highest per-kilogram price within anti-aging active ingredient trade data.