# Sun-Protection Gummies 'Sundots' Prevent Sun Damage Using a Fern Extract By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundots References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/sundots) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sundots-sun-protection-in-a-daily-gummy-food-beauty#/?ref=93.go2.fund&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=93.go2.fund) Everyone's heard the refrain to keep skin protected from the sun with sunscreen, but 'Sundots' are a new product that makes controlling sun damage as easy as eating candy. The gummies provide full-body sun protection thanks to a compound found naturally in a certain species of fern. The active ingredient in Sundots comes from polypodium leucotomos, a fern native to Central and South America. More than a dozen clinical studies indicate that ingesting the fern provides ample protection against sun damage, complementing sunscreen in one's regime. For many people, sunscreen isn't a part of their daily regime, so Sundots provide an easy and far more passive way to reduce the risk of [skin cancer and fight skin aging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-priming-lotion). Sundots are vegan, made with [organic ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antioxidantrich-sun-care), non-GMO, and safe for daily consumption. The supplement is currently funding on Indiegogo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 88% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sun-protection Supplements:** The trend of sun-protection supplements can disrupt the traditional sunscreen industry by providing more passive ways of reducing sun damage and skin aging. - **Natural Extracts in Skincare:** The trend of using natural extracts, like polypodium leucotomos, in skincare supplements can disrupt the traditional chemical-based skincare industry. - **Functional Food Supplements:** The trend of functional food supplements like Sundots can disrupt the traditional vitamin and mineral supplement industry by providing more targeted health benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sunscreen:** The sunscreen industry could incorporate natural extracts, like polypodium leucotomos, in their products to provide additional sun protection for consumers. - **Supplement:** Sundots can tap into the growing supplement industry market by providing a unique and easy way to reduce sun damage and fight skin aging. - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic companies can consider incorporating functional food supplements, like Sundots, in their product line to provide customers with more targeted health and beauty benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [UV Protection Gummy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-glow-sol-defense.md) - [Edible Sun Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-sun-care.md) - [Nourishing Browning Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-golden-guard.md) - [Aromatic Sun Protection Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsense3-sun-protection-products.md) - [Sun-Shielding Sheet Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-sunshield-peptide-patch.md) - [Protective Skin-Brightening Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanologist-super-shield.md) - [Scented Sunscreen Formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardwalk-delight-scentscreen-mist.md) - [Plant-Based Sun Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sun-protectors.md) - [Tulip-Infused Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunstick.md)