Water-activated skin and hair care products enhance efficiency
Trend - Skin and hair care products activated by water are on the rise, as brands look to reduce the carbon footprint of the products they offer. This comes as many wellness-minded consumers prioritize self-care rituals that are just as potent and effective as conventional alternatives.
Insight - Many eco-conscious consumers are looking for ways to reduce their overall carbon consumption, however small. As anxiety around climate change continues to grow, the ability to make small, convenient changes in their life provides a sense of peace.
Insight - Many eco-conscious consumers are looking for ways to reduce their overall carbon consumption, however small. As anxiety around climate change continues to grow, the ability to make small, convenient changes in their life provides a sense of peace.
Workshop Question - How could your brand enhance the experience associated with its products' use?
Trend Themes
1. Water-activated Beauty Products - The trend of water-activated skincare and haircare products is on the rise to reduce the carbon footprint of products and offer wellness-minded consumers effective and potent options.
2. Fast-acting Skincare Treatments - Consumers are seeking expedited care with fast-acting skincare treatments that provide instant benefits and target visible signs of stress and urban living.
3. Waterless Personal Care Products - OWA Haircare's waterless, powder shampoo formula and their mission to change the industry standard of using water as the first ingredient in personal care products is part of the trend towards eco-friendliness and sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - The shift towards eco-friendliness and sustainability, and the desire for effective and fast-acting skincare is disrupting the beauty and personal care industry, resulting in new products and innovations.
2. Health and Wellness - With the focus on self-care and wellness, there is room for disruption in the health and wellness industry by companies providing products that are both effective and mindful of their environmental impact.
3. Technology - Advancements in technology are allowing brands to create water-activated and powder-based personal care products that are both innovative and sustainable, leading to further disruption in the personal care industry.
