# Simplified Self-Clean Tools applied to the face adopt efficient self-cleaning functions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 15, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/simplified-selfclean ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Simplified Self-Clean trend? **Simplified Self-Clean:** The adoption of automated and electric self-cleaning functions into various tools that touch the face is simplifying the sanitation process for consumers. This shift is able to balance consumers’ penchant for self-care, with their inability or unwillingness to prioritize constant upkeep for the products that offer that self-care. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 1, 2017 to Oct 15, 2018 - Published: Oct 15, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Simplified Self-Clean trend ### Automated Self-Cleaning Functions The adoption of automated and electric self-cleaning functions is trending across various tools that touch the face. ### UV-C Light Sterilization Technology UV-C light technology for sterilization of bacteria on personal care products is a popular trend. ### Compact and Portable Self-Cleaning Design Compact and portable self-cleaning designs are popular trends that cater to consumers' busy lifestyles. ## What the Simplified Self-Clean trend means for industry ### For Personal Care Industry The personal care industry can leverage the trend of electric self-cleaning functions to improve sanitation processes in their products. ### For Consumer Electronics Industry The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of UV-C light sterilization technology by integrating it into their personal care products. ### For Travel and Hospitality Industry The travel and hospitality industry can benefit from the trend of compact and portable self-cleaning designs by offering hygienic personal care products for their guests. ## Workshop question Consider an added function to your product/service that would simplify its user. ## Trend signals for Simplified Self-Clean Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Simplified Self-Clean trend 4 featured examples from Jun 1, 2017 to Oct 15, 2018. - [Self-Sanitizing Skin Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanitizing-exfoliating-brush): This Sanitizing Exfoliating Brush Stays Optimally Clean Between Uses (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty and skincare industry can benefit from the development of self-sanitizing skin brushes to meet the demand for hygienic and effective cleansing tools. - [Electric Makeup Brush Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brushean): The Brushean Eases the Process of Cleaning Makeup Brushes (Category: Fashion) Implication: The Brushean presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing a smart solution to improve the cleanliness and hygiene of makeup brushes. - [Self-Sanitizing Shaving Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizable-razor): This Sterilizable Razor Uses UV Light to Keep it Clean (Category: Tech) Implication: Personal grooming industry can benefit from incorporating UV sterilization technology into shavers, trimmers and other products for a more hygienic and convenient consumer experie… - [Self-Cleaning Hair Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-arc3): The Panasonic Arc3 Cordless Razor Shaves Close without Cuts (Category: Tech) Implication: The personal care appliances industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating self-cleaning features into various grooming products. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)