For brand managers and R&D leads in home and personal care, aerosols have always delivered proven consumer acceptance. Any alternative faces a high bar. But the economics of aerosol have shifted and 2025 may be the right moment to take a fresh look.
The aerosol formula has a new variable:
Aerosol = active ingredients + propellant + pressure vessel + propellant price risk
That last variable is the one that’s changed. Conflict in the Middle East has turned gas-derived propellants into one of the most volatile line items in your bill of materials. Your formulation didn’t change. Your supplier relationships didn’t change. But your cost structure did. Beyond cost, aerosols lose pressure towards end of use and aren’t refillable. The current propellant shortage is a timely moment to evaluate a more future-proof format.
The Flairosol formula is simpler:
Flairosol = active ingredients + a fine, consistent mist, and nothing else.
No propellant. No pressurized can. No gas dependency. Comparable droplet size, coverage, and consumer feel, without the component currently causing margin headaches across the industry.
The commercial and sustainability case now point the same way. Consumers are increasingly aware of what goes into the products they buy. A propellant-free format is both a supply chain win and a brand asset — and that alignment is rare.
If your team reviews aerosol formats, whether driven by cost, sustainability targets, or supply chain resilience, we’d welcome a technical conversation. No pitch deck. Just a straightforwardlook at what transition could mean for your portfolio.