The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show is the center of the tech universe—and more than ever before, technology is playing a role in beauty/grooming space. From big names like L’Oréal to start-ups, here’s a curated look at what some of the beauty-related technology and products on site in Las Vegas last week.
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Beauty and The Geek
The low-down on high-tech beauty, grooming and more at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show.
UV Protection That Sticks
L'Oréal unveiled My UV Patch, billed as the first-ever stretchable skin sensor designed to monitor UV exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection.. Measuring approximately one square inch in area and 50 micrometers thick—half the thickness of an average strand of hair—the patch contains photosensitive dyes that factor in the baseline skin tone and change colors when exposed to UV rays to indicate varying levels of sun exposure.
About Face
Wired Beauty, which “invents and develops innovative solutions for a new beauty,” recently kicked off Kickstarter campaign for Mapo, a connected mask that provides feedback on the status of your face. It reportedly uses sensors on key positions of the face to provide details on moisture levels so users can adjust their beauty regime accordingly.
Rise and Shine
Kinder than a jarring buzzer, Sensorwake is a smell-based alarm clock that enables users to wake up to several scents—think coffee and croissants, chocolate and peppermint, or even the smell of the seaside. This invention, which came from a 17 year old who created the concept for the 2014 Google Science Fair, has seen more than $200,000 come in through a Kickstarter campaign. Sensorwake also walked away with CES 2016 Innovation Award.
Hair's The Thing
HairMax was touting two new laser hair devices, the hands-free LaserBand, which features 82 medical grade lasers for the “fastest laser treatment for hereditary hair loss available” as well as the Ultima 12 LaserComb for more targeted hair loss treatment. Both devices are FDA cleared for men and women.
Nailing It
Making headlines at CES was the Inail Intelligent Printer—an ink-jet printer that spits out custom designs for real and artificial nails, according to tech start-up 66 Technology Inc.
Brushing Up
Kolibree was back at CES touting new games for its Bluetooth connected toothbrush as well as a new professional program for the dental community.
Eye Pads
Too much tablet or computer time can wreak havoc on your eyes, so UK company Amirose London made its debut at CES with Computer Eye Pads, pre-moistened pads formulated with vitamin E, chamomile, green tea and aloe vera.
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