# Cell Phone Zit Cures Combat Acne-Causing Electromagnetic Waves By Bianca | Published 2007-08-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-zit-cures-combat-acne-causing-electromagnetic-waves References: [clarinsnews.sg](http://www.clarinsnews.com.sg/main_press/press_main.htm) Have you wondered why you're suddenly getting [acne flair-ups on your jaw line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-awareness-month)? Notice how it's mostly on one side? Could that be the same side you tend to hold your phone one? Acne caused by cell phones is becoming a more and more common reason for breakouts on the jaw-line. Not only do most people not clean their mobiles on a daily basis to remove oil and makeup build-up, but they are also subjecting themselves to [electromagnetic waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-emf-protection). The damaging effects include the destruction and weakening of skin cells. Beauty companies on top of this emerging trend have started to pump out [products to target cause for zits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-treatment-system). Clarins, for example launched their product Expertise 3P. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electromagnetic Wave-blocking Skincare:** The trend of skincare products that protect against electromagnetic waves caused by cell phones creates potential for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry. - **Phone-cleaning Gadgets:** The trend of acne caused by dirty cell phones presents an opportunity for the development of phone-cleaning gadgets and could disrupt the technology accessories industry. - **Anti-acne Wearables:** The trend of acne caused by cell phone radiation creates an innovation opportunity for companies to create wearable devices that reduce exposure and disrupt the tech wearables industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty:** The emergence of products targeted to electromagnetic wave-induced acne creates an opportunity for disruption in the beauty industry. - **Technology Accessories:** The trend of acne caused by dirty cell phones presents an opportunity for the development of phone-cleaning gadgets and could disrupt the technology accessories industry. - **Tech Wearables:** The trend of anti-acne wearables creates an innovation opportunity for companies to introduce devices that reduce exposure and could disrupt the tech wearables industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Acne Emergency Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatch-sms-hotline.md) - [Rapid Acne Treatment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solawave-bye-acne.md) - [Acne-Targeting Chin Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miracle-clear-retinol-chin-mask.md) - [Blemish-Busting LED Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnilux-mini-blemish-eraser.md) - [Anti-Acne LED Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/currentbody-skin-led-pen.md) - [Daily Acne-Targeting Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-awareness-month.md) - [Back-Targeting Acne Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarifying-bacne-spray.md) - [Fast Acting Acne Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zit-zapper-pimple-patches.md) - [Advanced Probiotic Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-phage-serum.md)