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# Herbal Illness Bath Products
The C.O. Bigelow Cold and Flu Soak Alleviates Symptoms

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-04 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-and-flu-soak
References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/co-bigelow-cold-flu-soak/) & [bigelowchemists](https://www.bigelowchemists.com)

The C.O. Bigelow Cold and Flu Soak is a [therapeutic bath product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-salt-soaks) for those who come down with a wintertime illness to help alleviate their symptoms. The formula is intended to be poured into a bath, and will help to alleviate the congestion and discomfort that can be caused by a cold or the flu. This is achieved with a natural blend of ingredients like eucalyptus, echinacea, ginger and peppermint that will offer soothing relief.

The C.O. Bigelow Cold and Flu Soak is made in the USA using a natural blend of aromatics and is the perfect product for those seeking out a [natural remedy for common wintertime illnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-cold-relief-kit). Priced at $18, the product features a high concentration that only requires a few capfuls per bath.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Natural Remedy Bath Products:** The market for bath products with natural blends of ingredients for therapeutic benefits is a disruptive innovation opportunity for personal care companies.
- **Aromatherapy Bath Products:** The growing interest in aromatherapy for relaxation and healing creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for bath product companies to create natural blends suited for different needs.
- **Medicinal Bath Products:** The demand for natural remedies for common illnesses creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create bath products that use natural blends of ingredients with healing or therapeutic benefits.

### Where This Applies

- **Personal Care:** Innovative natural bath products can drive sales growth as consumers seek natural remedies for common illnesses.
- **Aromatherapy:** The use of natural blends of aromatics in bath products can tap into the growing interest in aromatherapy and wellness.
- **Natural Wellness:** Bath products with natural blends of ingredients that offer therapeutic benefits can tap into the growing demand for natural remedies to maintain health and wellness.

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