# Elongated Sunscreen Applicators The SunBuddy Reaches Your Back By Patrick Tran | Published 2012-09-19 | Updated 2012-09-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbuddy-has-your-back-lotion-applicator References: [getsunbuddy](http://www.getsunbuddy.com) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.318068611625542.68266.155854057846999&type=3) The SunBuddy is the only back lotion applicator you’ll ever need. It’s difficult to put sunscreen on one’s back, especially with no one else round, so this product aims to solve this issue. Using [spray-on sunscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-sport-spritz) solves part of the problem, but even this method is quite wasteful and doesn’t cover the entire area. It is now time to rejoice with the SunBuddy. Even better, the item is not just for applying sunscreen. You can put on just about [any lotion or ointment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunkissed-moisturizer-stick) to its soft pad, making the SunBuddy one of the most versatile [personal care products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonni) to own. It is stylish, compact, has a telescoping handle, rubberized grips and opens to 135 degrees to help you easily reach all areas of your back. The soft pad is also washable and reusable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sunscreen Applicator Drones:** Developing drones that can apply sunscreen to hard-to-reach areas could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for personal care and technology industries. - **Smartphone Controllable Sunscreen Applicators:** Creating sunscreen applicators that can be controlled remotely via smartphones could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for personal care and consumer electronics industries. - **Eco-friendly Sunscreen Applicators:** Designing eco-friendly sunscreen applicators made of sustainable materials could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for personal care and environmental industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry could benefit from creating innovative ways to apply sunscreen and other lotions to hard-to-reach areas. - **Technology:** The technology industry could benefit from developing new tools and devices that can make personal care easier and more convenient. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry could benefit from creating smart devices that can be controlled via smartphones to make personal care more automated and efficient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Skincare Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-lotion-applicator.md) - [Convenient Kid-Friendly Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-face-stick-1.md) - [Design-Forward Suncare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-boat-smartmist.md) - [Back Scratcher Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-scratcher-collection.md) - [Premium Face Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-sunscreen-stick.md) - [Dewy Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tula-skincare-protect-go.md) - [Clear Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseen-sunscreen-stick.md) - [Sprayable Sunscreen Formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-protector.md) - [Makeup-Friendly Sunblock Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-sunscreen-stick.md)