This document discusses the trend of premiumization in the beauty and personal care industry in Latin America. It provides the following key points:
1. The beauty and personal care industry is growing faster in Latin America than globally, though Brazil is underperforming other Latin American countries.
2. Consumers are driving premiumization through a desire to trade up from basic goods and a willingness to pay more for premium formulations.
3. Key drivers fueling premiumization include the expanding middle class in Latin America, an aging population seeking to enhance their lives, and time-starved lifestyles leading consumers to pay for simplified products and services.