ET: February 20th 2024

[Exploding Topics Logo]( Presented by: [Exploding Topics Pro Logo]( Here’s this week’s list of rapidly trending topics, insights and analysis. Topic #1 Snail Mucin Eye Cream [Chart]( Snail mucin eye cream contains snail mucin (a slime-like bodily secretion produced by snails). The compound nourishes the delicate skin around the eyes, reducing fine lines and wrinkles while promoting skin cell regeneration. One brand seeing growing demand for their snail mucin eye cream is COSRX. Searches for [COSRX’s snail mucin eye cream]( have grown by 186% over the past year. COSRX’s eye cream generates approximately $325K/month on Amazon. What's Next Snail mucin eye cream is part of the Snail Mucin Skincare meta trend. Snail mucin is rich in hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, elastin, and peptides. These properties mean that the compound helps hydrate, regenerate and soothe skin. Here are a few trending snail mucin-based skincare products: [Snail mucin mask]( allows the mucin to penetrate deeply and deliver its nourishing and hydrating properties. [Snail mucin serum]( is typically a lightweight, gel-like formula that is easily absorbed by the skin. [Snail mucin face cream]( provides a protective barrier on the skin's surface. Topic #2 Deodorant Stone [Chart]( Deodorant stones are natural alternatives to traditional deodorants and antiperspirants. They’re typically made from a mineral crystal called potassium alum (also known as potassium aluminum sulfate). Unlike traditional antiperspirants, deodorant stones do not contain synthetic fragrances or aluminum. Deodorant stones have grown primarily due to TikTok. However, interest in this product category is also due to the brand Salt & Stone. Searches for Salt & Stone’s deodorant stone [have grown by 400% over the past]( five years. What's Next Deodorant stones are part of the Zero-Waste Deodorant meta trend. Research highlights sustainability and waste concerns as two of the top trends that will define the deodorant industry over the next few years. This is because the deodorant industry produces around 15 million pounds of plastic waste yearly. And consumers are becoming more aware of deodorant’s environmental impact. In fact, 64% of personal care consumers consider sustainability a factor in their purchasing decisions. Which is why several brands are launching zero-waste deodorants. [Lume]( and [Wild]( are trending brands selling zero-waste deodorants. Topic #3 Stack AI [Chart]( Stack AI is a no-code AI app development tool. Specifically, it’s designed to help businesses incorporate LLMs into their existing software. For example, Stack AI can be used to incorporate an LLM into a company’s chatbot. According to the startup, Stack AI is used by over 100 organizations. Stack AI has raised $500K in funding. What's Next Stack AI is part of the Enterprise Generative AI meta trend. We’re seeing growing demand for generative AI tools designed for enterprise use. Search volume for “[enterprise generative AI]( has grown by 2000% over the past 24 months. Here are a few trending platforms in this space: [Native AI]( allows businesses to create digital twins of their customer base. [WellSaid Labs]( is a text-to-speech platform that’s primarily used to create training and compliance videos. [One AI]( is a library of NLP models for corporate use cases. The platform can analyze text, audio, and video and transform it into data. Topic #4 BIAB Nails [Chart]( BIAB (builder in a bottle) is a nail polish that’s emerging as an alternative to traditional nail gel and shellac. Gel manicures can cause nail damage over time, whereas shellac only lasts around two weeks. BIAB addresses both these problems (it doesn’t damage nails and can last for much longer). BIAB nails have spread largely thanks to Instagram. The hashtag #BIABnails has over 1.4 million posts on the platform. What's Next BIAB nails are part of the Gel Manicure Alternatives meta trend. Besides concerns around long-term nail damage, if gel-based manicures are not done correctly, they create an entry point for moisture and bacteria. Which is why many are turning to alternatives, including [press-on nails]( and [nail stickers](. Topic #5 Emerging AI Technology (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #6 Fast-Growing Supplement (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #7 Exponential Tech Startup (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #8 New DTC Product Category (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Topic #9 Rapidly-Growing Fitness Niche (Exploding Topics Pro Only) [Chart]( Get access to 779k+ under-the-radar markets, products, and investment opportunities at least 12 months before anyone else. [Try Exploding Topics Pro]( Exploding Topics 548 Market St. Suite 95149 San Francisco CA 94104-5401 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](