# Deeply Hydrating Skincare Gels The Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel Features a Formula with Minimal Water By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-oil-dry-skin-gel References: [worldofbuzz](https://www.worldofbuzz.com/malaysians-with-dry-skin-are-raving-about-this-new-skincare-product-heres-why/) & [bio-oilprofessional](http://bio-oilprofessional.co.uk/dry-skin-gel/) Many consumers have fallen in love with the Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel for its [non-greasy texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryo-revitalising-moisturizer), ability to nourish skin in extremely hot and humid weather, and even address everything from [uneven skin tone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-gel) to scars and stretch marks. Bio-Oil describes its new product as "skincare made smarter," as it contains just 3% water and plenty of skin-soothing ingredients like glycerine, urea, shea butter, chamomile and Vitamin B3. Although water is usually one of the first ingredients that is listed on a topical product, it tends to be inactive, only providing a cooling sensation when it evaporates on contact with the skin. The Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel features minimal water and a high percentage of other ingredients that are effective for [deeply moisturizing dry, irritated skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eucerin-eczema-relief-hydrogel). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimal Water Formulations:** Creating skincare products with minimal water content presents an opportunity for brands to offer more effective and concentrated solutions for hydration and moisturization. - **Skin-soothing Ingredients:** The demand for skincare products with ingredients like glycerine, urea, shea butter, chamomile, and Vitamin B3 is rising, opening doors for innovative formulations that address various skin concerns. - **Non-greasy Texture:** Developing skincare gels with a non-greasy texture allows brands to cater to consumers seeking lightweight, comfortable, and fast-absorbing products for hot and humid climates. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare:** The skincare industry can explore minimal water formulations and focus on skin-soothing ingredients to create highly effective products for different skin types and concerns. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands can capitalize on the non-greasy texture trend by developing innovative gel formulas that leave the skin feeling refreshed and nourished without any greasy residue. - **Personal Care:** In the personal care sector, there is an opportunity to create hydrating gels with minimal water content that provide long-lasting moisturization and address specific skin conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrating Skin-Boosting Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutrogenas-hydro-boost-water-gel.md) - [Hydrating Gel Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belief-aqua-bomb.md) - [Ultra-Hydrating Skin Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-boost.md) - [Waterless Skin Tints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-tint-serum.md) - [Cruelty-Free Gel Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-hydration.md) - [Biome Balancing Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-balancing-gel.md) - [Refreshing Tea-Tree-Infused Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-gel-cream.md) - [Rich Intensive Face Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intensive-face-oil.md) - [Skin Barrier-Focused Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrier-balancing-water-cream.md)