From Ozempic to eye creams: demand for bathroom mini fridges is heating up

The Guardian UK Saturday 01 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Chloe Mac Donnell 1 min read

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Sales soar as consumers seek maximum convenience, though experts say most products don’t need to be kept coolWhen it comes to essential fixtures and fittings for bathrooms, the most common are tubs and taps. But now there is a new must-have emerging: a mini fridge. Used to store everything from beauty products to GLP-1 medication, the growing demand reflects a wider trend in how the wellness industry and weight-loss drugs are reshaping homes.

Sales soar as consumers seek maximum convenience, though experts say most products don’t need to be kept cool

When it comes to essential fixtures and fittings for bathrooms, the most common are tubs and taps. But now there is a new must-have emerging: a mini fridge.

Used to store everything from beauty products to GLP-1 medication, the growing demand reflects a wider trend in how the wellness industry and weight-loss drugs are reshaping homes.

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