# Bio-Med Skin Bio-medical skincare innovations afford users professional self-care routines at-home. By [Chayeanne Garvida](https://www.trendhunter.com/chayg24), Research Advisor | Published Jan 14, 2019 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/next-gen-skindiys ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Bio-Med Skin trend? **Bio-Med Skin:** The rise in biomedical beauty products has allowed consumers to take part in skincare routines at home that were once only performed in medical spaces, spas and high-end beauty shops. This shift comes as consumers prioritize the health and wellness of their skin, and want to have more control over how they can manage it, striving for what is specifically made for them as opposed to what is mass marketed to the general public. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 12, 2018 to Jan 9, 2019 - Published: Jan 14, 2019 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Bio-Med Skin trend ### Biomedical Beauty Consumers are seeking professional-grade skincare treatments they can use at home as they prioritize skin health and wellness via medical-grade beauty products and devices. ### Smart Skincare Devices Connected beauty products are undergoing a surge of innovation, from facial masks with LED therapy to smartphone-powered skin scanners to handheld devices that provide in-depth skin analysis. ### Artificial Intelligence From analyzing one's skin condition to identifying areas for improvement and forecasting skin changes under different conditions, AI-powered beauty platforms are more accurate than ever. ## What the Bio-Med Skin trend means for industry ### For Cosmetics Beauty brands should consider investing in or developing medical-grade beauty devices and consumer-grade smart skincare products that cater to consumers' desire for personalized, convenient, and effective self-care routines. ### For Technology Technological advances such as LED therapy, 3D printing, and broadband cellular networks can make beauty products and devices more advanced, effective, and ubiquitous, promoting self-care and wellness at home. ### For Healthcare Technologies such as 3D printing, digital scanning, and artificial intelligence can bring professional-grade healthcare and skincare treatment into the hands of consumers while keeping expectations and costs reasonable. ## Workshop question What is your brand doing to leverage new forms of technology to satisfy the various needs of your target audience? ## Trend signals for Bio-Med Skin Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 93%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 93% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Bio-Med Skin trend 5 featured examples from Jan 12, 2018 to Jan 9, 2019. - [3D-Printed Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutrogena-maskid): Neutrogena MaskiD is Set to Be Introduced at CES 2019 (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry can capitalize on 3D-printing technology to create custom, targeted face masks for consumers. - [Next-Gen Facial Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreo-ufo): Foreo UFO Transforms the Way Face Mask Treatments are Applied (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry has been disrupted by the rise of smart skincare devices like Foreo UFO, which offers technology-driven spa treatments in the comfort of one's home. - [AI Skincare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olay-skin-advisor): CES 2019 Introduced Consumers to the 'Olay Skin Advisor' (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty and cosmetics industry can leverage AI-powered skincare platforms to create personalized and effective skincare products for consumers. - [Skin Analysis Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiskin): HiMirror's 'HiSkin' Amplifies the Power of Its Smart Mirrors (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry can benefit from innovating and updating skincare technologies to cater to the current trend of providing personalized and individualized skincare. - [Smartphone Skincare Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinscanner): Neutrogena's Skin360 App and SkinScanner Determines a "Skin Score" (Category: Tech) Implication: The smartphone skincare scanners disrupt the beauty and skincare industry by offering personalized analysis and product recommendations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)