# Anti-Sunburn Jewelery Wristband Warns About UV Sun Damage By Changing Color By Samina Esha | Published 2009-04-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristband-can-stop-sunburn References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/health/newsid_7986000/7986972.stm) Want the tan but sunburn easily? A simple wristband might be your solution. "It works when UV rays react to chemicals inside the material which causes them to change from a yellow to a pink colour," the BBC explains. The pink indicates that you are at risk of getting a sunburn and therefore damaging your skin. For the past couple of years, researchers in Scotland have spent more than £50,000 developing the band. It is now the first of its kind in the UK and will hit the market in a couple of months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Uv-sensitive Wristbands:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market innovative wristbands that change color to indicate UV sun damage. - **Personalized Sun Protection:** Potential for businesses to create customized solutions that alert individuals about their specific risk of sunburn and offer personalized sun protection recommendations. - **Uv-sensing Wearables:** Emerging market for wearable devices that incorporate UV-sensing technology to help users monitor and manage sun exposure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare companies to integrate UV-sensing technology into sunscreen products, skincare services, and wellness programs. - **Fashion:** Potential for the fashion industry to develop stylish UV-sensitive accessories and clothing lines that provide both sun protection and fashion-forward design. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to incorporate UV-sensing features into outdoor gear and equipment, offering users a proactive approach to sunburn prevention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly UV Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypatch.md) - [Sun Safety Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian.md) - [Waterproof Color-Changing Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [AI Sun Care Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnable-billboard.md) - [UV Protection Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepairing-uv-tech.md) - [Nourishing Browning Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-golden-guard.md) - [Edible Sun Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-sun-care.md) - [Drinker-Specific Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-oil-your-neck.md)