# Sensored Self Care Consumers use modern technology to accurately track the maintenance of self. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Nov 22, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensored-self-care ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sensored Self Care trend? **Sensored Self Care:** Though gamification has enabled consumers to track self improvement manually, the integration of sensors into self care introduces more accuracy. The productionization of self is especially attractive to today's ever-moving digital native. This signifies a new definition of the ideal self that is closer to machine than ever before. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 24 to Oct 25, 2016 - Published: Nov 22, 2016 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sensored Self Care trend ### Sensored Beauty The integration of sensors into beauty tools introduces more accuracy and personalized results, representing a major opportunity for beauty companies to capitalize on this trend through smarter marketing and product innovation. ### Posture Sensors Wearable sensors that help users maintain their posture can be extended to other ergonomic applications, such as furniture, car seats, and more. ### Miniature Medical Sensors Advances in the miniaturization of medical sensors is paving the way for ingestible and implantable devices that can transmit information wirelessly, enabling remote patient monitoring and other medical applications. ## What the Sensored Self Care trend means for industry ### For Beauty Sensors and other smart technologies can help manufacturers create personalized skincare routines and products, appealing to health-conscious consumers who covet the latest in tracking and measurement devices. ### For Healthcare Miniature sensors and IoT applications can help healthcare providers monitor patients remotely, reducing the need for hospital visits and enabling earlier intervention in chronic diseases. ### For Home Goods Posture sensors and ergonomic monitoring systems can be extended to furniture and other household goods, enabling smarter, more personalized solutions for comfort at home. ## Workshop question How can your brand integrate itself into a consumer's journey to self improvement? ## Trend signals for Sensored Self Care Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 79%, activity 71%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 79% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sensored Self Care trend 4 featured examples from May 24 to Oct 25, 2016. - [Posture-Correcting Neckties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-straight): The Turtle Alert Smart Device Gently Reminds Wearers to Sit Straight (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Developing technology and software to aid in medical procedures, surgeries, and wellness. - [Face-Scanning Smart Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-shaver-trimmer): The 'Halo' Electric Shaver Trimmer Remembers the Contours of the Face (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in personal care products by incorporating smart technology for enhanced grooming experiences. - [Smart Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplehuman-sensor-mirror-pro): The Simplehuman Sensor Mirror Pro Magnifies User's Face When Nearby (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry by introducing smart beauty mirrors that enhance the application of makeup and other beauty rituals. - [Granular Health Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neural-dust): The 'Neural Dust' Sensor Can Be Ingested to Monitor Organ Health (Category: Tech) Implication: Neural Dust sensors can potentially revolutionize long-term health monitoring and treatment for various medical conditions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)