The aromatherapy craze transforms to include mobility
Implications - Essential oils and aromatherapy have seen a surge in recent years due to a desire to curate surroundings. The next phase in this fascination sees portable aromatherapy. This not only ensures curation beyond the home, but highlights the health benefits of this type of therapy, shifting this pattern into the health and wellness wave.
Workshop Question - Portability is one aspect of the hyper-convenience movement. From the perspective of the time-crunched consumer who values convenience above all else, what are the strengths and weaknesses they would perceive in using your products/services?
Trend Themes
1. Portable Aromatherapy - The trend of portable aromatherapy has increased recently and has revolutionized the way we scent ourselves on-the-go along with infusing health benefits.
2. Natural Topical Applications - The all-natural essential oils used in these examples allow for easy application to the body without the use of pharmaceutical ingredients.
3. Wearable Aromatherapy Solutions - The development of wearable aromatherapy solutions and inventions that can be applied to the body have been trending, offering a hands-free alternative to ingesting products or applying a topical creams
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness - The portable trend of aromatherapy has led to significant growth in the health and wellness industry as people look for alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
2. Beauty and Personal Care - The trend of applying all-natural essential oils to the body has led to disruptions in the beauty industry, with companies introducing wearable solutions.
3. Fashion and Accessories - The wearable aromatherapy trend has led to the growth of fashion accessories, such as bracelets, that have the added benefit of aromatherapy.
