# Alcohol-Monitoring Temporary Tattoos This Smart Tattoo by University of California Enhances Health By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tattoo References: [sciencedaily](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161017103217.htm) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/11/temporary-tattoo-alcohol-levels-connected-phone/) Engineers at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci), San Diego developed a high-tech wearable in the form of a temporary smart tattoo. It is said that the monitoring device can stealthily measure the alcohol levels in the wearer's system and transmit the data to a phone application via Bluetooth. The smart tattoo gets data by stimulating perspiration through a harmless chemical release. The biosensory patch's process assures up-to-date and precise information about [alcohol levels in the bloodstream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soberly). The efficiency and real-life tracking of the temporary smart tattoo makes it useful and extremely valuable when one is going out for a drink. In addition, the fact that it is in a simple format that could appeal to Millennials and Gen Z will make the biosensory patch accessible to young drivers. Image Credit: American Chemical Society ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alcohol-monitoring Wearables:** The development of high-tech wearables that can discreetly monitor alcohol levels opens up opportunities for personalized health tracking and responsible drinking initiatives. - **Real-time Health Tracking:** The use of biosensory patches and smart tattoos to gather up-to-date and precise information about alcohol levels in the bloodstream enables individuals to make informed decisions about their drinking habits. - **Youth-targeted Health Tech:** The appeal of simple and accessible biosensory patches could encourage younger demographics, such as Millennials and Gen Z, to prioritize responsible drinking and make safer choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare and Wellness:** The healthcare and wellness industry can benefit from the integration of alcohol-monitoring wearables into personalized health tracking programs and treatment plans for alcohol-related conditions. - **Alcohol and Beverage:** The alcohol and beverage industry can explore partnerships with technology companies to develop innovative products and services that promote responsible drinking and enhance the drinking experience. - **Technology and Wearables:** Technology and wearables companies have an opportunity to create and market high-tech devices, such as biosensory patches and smart tattoos, that can monitor alcohol levels and provide real-time health tracking for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Revolutionary Alcohol Detection Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-detection-software.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweanty.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md)