The beauty lab: A hands-on approach to wellness

The designer imagines that in the future, the bathroom will become a laboratory, where people will mix substances – minerals, powders and liquids – to create their own ultra-sensory experiences. In her concept video, van Bart uses crystals to exfoliate skin and a nutrient membrane for a new take on the facial.

‘It is a new method of bodycare,’ van Bart tells LS:N Global. ‘When you create your own body products there is more value and experience in it.’

The Alchemist visualises a future of beauty that is tactile and provides a sanctuary from the fast pace of everyday life. For more examples of projects that indulge the senses, read our Sensory Splurge microtrend.