# Hand Sanitizer Capsules Seaweed Capsule Reimagines Hand Sanitizer as a Single-Use Product By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-capsule References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/23/sanitising-bubbles-seaweed-capsules-fountain-of-hygiene-winners/) & [bompasandparr](http://bompasandparr.com/projects/view/fountain-of-hygiene-sanitiser-design-competition/) Terry Hearnshaw's Seaweed Capsule concept reimagines hand sanitizer as a single-use item that could be easily be dispensed as needed, saving people the need to carry around full bottles of sanitizer. All sorts of businesses, from [skincare brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junoco-2) to breweries, are now offering their own hand sanitizers and designers are now rethinking the way these products are formulated. In response to a global pandemic, [hand sanitizer sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchland-1) have skyrocketed, and the use of these products is likely to continue as people look for on-the-go solutions to give them peace of mind. As Terry Hearnshaw describes, "I thought it was such a clever idea to reconceive hand sanitizer as something that could be shared in [single-use capsule form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-lip-plumping-capsules) or bought from a simple dispenser like a gumball machine." Image Credit: Terry Hearnshaw ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Single-use Hand Sanitizer:** The concept of single-use hand sanitizer capsules, like Terry Hearnshaw's Seaweed Capsule, presents an opportunity to provide convenient on-the-go solutions for hand hygiene. - **Rethinking Hand Sanitizer Formulations:** Designers and skincare brands are exploring innovative formulations for hand sanitizers, opening the doors for unique product offerings and improved user experiences. - **Dispensing Hand Sanitizer:** The idea of dispensing hand sanitizer from vending machines or simple dispensers, as proposed by Terry Hearnshaw, allows for easily accessible and efficient distribution of the product. ### Where This Applies - **Skincare:** Skincare brands can tap into the rising demand for hand sanitizers by developing unique and innovative formulations, targeting both the hygiene and skincare markets. - **Breweries:** Breweries can diversify their product offerings by venturing into the production of hand sanitizers, aligning with the current consumer need and expanding their customer base. - **Vending Machine Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of vending machines can explore the opportunity to create specialized dispensers for hand sanitizer capsules, catering to the growing demand for convenient and accessible hygiene solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-capsule.md) - [Perfume-Inspired Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumeinspired-hand-sanitizers.md) - [Skincare-Forward Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-999-hydrating-hand-sanitizer.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Biodegradable Supplement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vapsula.md) - [Sleek Toiletries Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soapstone-20.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Hand Sanitizer Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-sanitizer-serum.md) - [Biodegradable Single-Use Soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-soap.md)