2022 beauty and wellness trends report (US survey reveals consumers are more focused on wellness than ever before, what wellness services are leading in the industry rebound, and more

2022 Beauty and Wellness Trends Report | Mindbody As part of the 2022 Mindbody Wellness Index , we asked over 16,000 Americans about their beauty and wellness routines. It’s clear the definition of “wellness” is evolving, which presents exciting opportunities for the salon, spa, and integrated health industries. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

‘Wellness’ vapes are all the rage. But are they healthy or just hype? (‘Nutritional supplement diffusers’ claim to fight ADHD or treat anxiety or depression, but experts remain wary)

‘Wellness’ vapes are all the rage. But are they healthy or just hype? new trend is emerging in the vaping world, one that promises big health benefits. Known as “wellness vapes”, they contain vitamins or other supplements instead of nicotine and tout claims of boosted energy, increased immunity and a better night’s sleep. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Wearables (pregnancy-detection and period-tracking apps) were starting to demystify reproductive health–then abortion rights fell in the US. Now researchers there worry about doing more harm than good

Wearables were starting to demystify reproductive health – then Roe fell In early May, Ben Smarr published a new study showing that the Oura smart ring can detect pregnancy before most people take a test. It was an exciting finding – earlier detection of pregnancy based on wearable devices could, he wrote in the paper, “increase the agency of pregnant individuals.” Read More from the…

How wellness finally found a sense of humor (The new “anti-aesthetic” wellness is self-improvement, minus the self-seriousness)

The “Anti-Aesthetic Wellness” Trend That Needs To Go Viral The other day, I set out for what I thought was your routine hot girl walk: I put on my gold hoops, my Supergoop sunscreen, and my Lululemon belt bag, and headed out the door with my dog. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

YuLife picks up $120 million (at an $800 million valuation) for gamified, wellness-focused life insurance

YuLife picks up $120M at an $800M valuation for gamified, wellness-focused life insurance YuLife originally made a name for itself in its home market of the U.K. for its new approach to the provisioning of life insurance: Yes, sell a policy that provides financial security to your people in the event of your death, but do so with a focus on improving the policyholder’s current…

Global survey: How attitudes toward health and wellness are changing

Consumer Health in 2022: Priorities, opportunities and… Data in this article is from Euromonitor International’s annual Voice of the Consumer: Health and Nutrition Survey, which was fielded between January-February 2022. We surveyed more than 20,000 individuals across 20 markets around the world to explore how lifestyles and attitudes towards health are changing. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Trend in the News – July 6th, 2022

Trend: Urban Wellness Resorts Will See Future Growth after Pandemic Pause   Week of July 6th, 2022 Pandemic Speeds Up Urban Wellness Resorts as Sanctuaries for Self-Care–Virtuoso Even before the pandemic, urban wellness resorts – restorative sanctuaries with comprehensive fitness, health, and spa services amid the big-city thrum – were proliferating globally. But Covid-19 seems to have sped up their adoption as the mass return to…

Trend: Urban Wellness Resorts Will See Future Growth after Pandemic Pause

Trend: Urban Wellness Resorts Will See Big Growth After Pandemic Pause   Yes, the pandemic fueled a flight from cities to deeper-in-nature destinations for both residents and travelers. Urban wellness resorts saw a pause, but the future is more–and more sophisticated–destinations, because cities are getting a deep “wellness re-think” and a serene wellness sanctuary is an ever more attractive model for a city-stay.   Back in 2019,…

Beauty and Wellness Brands Cater to Chinese Gen Zers’ ‘Anti-Emo,’ Emotional Healing Obsession

Selling Beauty and Wellness to China’s ‘Anti-Emo’ Youth | Jing Daily “Taking off my makeup with this essential oil-infused cleanser is the most relaxing moment of my day,” said @Fakesheep, a Shanghai-based beauty blogger with over 300,000 followers on Xiaohongshu. While massaging the product into her skin during a vlog, the blogger and photographer who conceals her real name wasn’t simply doing a beauty routine…