ET: September 26th 2023

[Exploding Topics Logo]( Presented by: [Exploding Topics Pro Logo]( Here’s this week’s list of rapidly trending topics, insights and analysis. Topic #1 Blue Lotus Tea [Chart]( Blue lotus tea is a beverage made from the flowers of the blue lotus plant. Certain people find that consumption of blue lotus tea can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality. However, interest in this product category is growing largely due to blue lotus’ psychoactive properties. In fact, the apomorphine and nuciferine found in blue lotus can elicit feelings of calmness and euphoria. Unlike other psychoactive compounds, blue lotus tea is currently legal in the United States, which is another reason it is emerging as a popular psychoactive substance. What's Next Blue lotus tea is part of the Psychoactive Beverages meta trend. Here are a few examples of trending psychoactive beverages: [THC seltzer]( is becoming a go-to choice for those looking for a convenient and low-key way to consume cannabis. [CBD drinks]( may reduce anxiety and inflammation, improve sleep, and promote relaxation. [THC lemonade]( is a cannabis-infused drink that combines the taste of lemonade with the psychoactive effects of THC. Topic #2 Ceramide Serum [Chart]( Ceramide serum is a skincare product containing ceramides, which are natural lipids found in the outer layer of the skin. The product is often used to help repair and strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier. Ceramide serums are typically lightweight and fast-absorbing, making them ideal for use alongside other skincare products, such as moisturizers and sunscreen. Interest in this product category is also growing due to the DTC brand Cocokind. (Searches for “[Cocokind]( have grown by 258% over the past five years). Cocokind’s ceramide serum generates approximately $58K/month on Amazon. What's Next Ceramide serums are part of the Ceramide Skincare meta trend. Examples of trending Ceramine skincare products include: [Ceramide toners]( are designed to balance and hydrate the skin. They are often applied after cleansing to help prep the skin for other skincare products. [Ceramide sunscreen]( provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays while also replenishing the skin's natural ceramide levels. [Ceramide moisturizers]( are particularly beneficial for those with dry or aging skin. Topic #3 Networking-as-a-Service [Chart]( Networking as a Service (NaaS) is a cloud-based service model that provides businesses with on-demand access to network resources such as virtual routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other networking components. In short, NaaS is a way to outsource the management and deployment of network infrastructure. This allows businesses to focus on core competencies rather than spending resources on maintaining and updating their networking equipment. NaaS also helps organizations access networking capabilities without having to invest in physical hardware and, instead, pay for the services they use on a subscription basis. Compared to building in-house networking infrastructure, NaaS offers several benefits, such as scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and reduced complexity. NaaS will likely become more mainstream, considering that the market for these services is forecasted to grow 8x in the next six years. What's Next Networking-as-a-Service is part of the ITOps meta trend. IT Operations (ITOps) is a set of activities and processes involved in managing and maintaining an organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and applications. For example, surveys have shown that four in five organizations are overspending on their cloud solutions. And ITOps is emerging as a way to decrease these costs through better acquisition and maintenance practices. Gartner estimates that by 2025, 30% of organizations will create new IT roles to support their ITOps initiatives. Topic #4 Rosemary Shampoo [Chart]( Rosemary shampoo is a type of shampoo that contains rosemary essential oil as a key ingredient. Rosemary shampoo is considered to be especially effective at moisturizing dry scalp and hair. Interest in this product category is also growing due to a brand called Mielle. (Searches for “[Mielle Organics]( have grown by 1000% over the past five years). Videos about the brand’s rosemary shampoo have 15 million views on TikTok. Mielle’s rosemary shampoo brings in approximately $168K/month on Amazon. What's Next Rosemary shampoo is part of the Rosemary for Hair meta trend. Some scientific research suggests that rosemary may promote hair growth in people with alopecia. Which is why rosemary has become a popular hair growth product across social media. Videos about rosemary and hair growth have over 500 million views on TikTok. And this is driving demand for rosemary-based hair care products. [Rosemary conditioner]( and [rosemary oil]( are other trending rosemary-based hair care products. “Exploding Topics Pro gives us a huge competitive advantage” [Eric Siu headshot]( Exploding Topics Pro is the only product that identifies trends at least 12 months before they take off. Which is why over 6,000 entrepreneurs and investors have signed up so far. Like Eric Siu, angel investor and founder of Single Grain. Eric recently told us that “Exploding Topics Pro gives us a huge competitive advantage”. Specifically, Eric uses the product to “spot non-obvious opportunities for products, features, investments and more.” The best part? You can try Exploding Topics Pro for just $1. So if you want to stay ahead of the curve, try Exploding Topics Pro today. [Try Exploding Topics Pro]( Exploding Topics 548 Market St. Suite 95149 San Francisco CA 94104-5401 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](