# Smart Skin Sensors The Way Sensor Tracks Hydration and Moisture In Your Environment By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-skin-sensor References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/07/way-skin-sensor/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/way-your-personal-skincare-companion) The 'Way' is a smart skin sensor that is designed to give you accurate and up to date information on [moisture and humidity levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueair-2in1-pro) in your environment as they pertain to the health of your skin. The device contains a galvanic skin response sensor that assesses your [hydration levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medi-water-ai-20), before passing on pertinent data to your smartphone along with directions that you need to follow. Healthy skin is something which we all desire. However, it's difficult to keep your skin perfectly moisturized at all times while also ensuring that you're drinking an adequate amount of water and making sure your environment isn't too dry. The 'Way' smart skin sensor takes the guesswork out of the equation and stays on top of the parameters for you, so all you have to do is heed its advice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Skin Sensors:** The trend towards smart skin sensors that monitor and provide advice on skin health will continue to grow. - **Galvanic Skin Response Sensors:** Galvanic skin response sensors will become ubiquitous in personal health devices as they provide accurate information on hydration levels. - **Environmental Monitoring Systems:** The rise of environmental monitoring systems will make it easier to maintain a healthy living environment and prevent damage to skin caused by dryness or humidity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies will continue to innovate in the areas of smart skin sensors, providing better and more accessible products for personal health monitoring. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty and personal care companies will integrate smart skin sensors into their products to provide a more personalized and effective approach to skincare. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies will incorporate environmental monitoring systems into their properties, providing a healthier living environment for tenants and reducing potential damage to their skin caused by environmental factors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Skin Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapsense.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Sweat-Analyzing Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-hydration-biosensor.md) - [Electronic Skin Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsight.md) - [Real-Time Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geca.md) - [Accurate Wearable Hydration Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowbio-s1.md) - [Pocket Hydrator Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanohydra-pro.md) - [AI-Powered Portable Skincare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-skincare-device.md)