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Deceptive Precious Stone Soaps

This Vegan Decorative Soap Looks Just Like an Amethyst Crystal

— March 10, 2014 — Art & Design
This gorgeous decorative soap from Etsy user 'TheBowerStudio' would truly make a delightful gift for a crystal lover. The glycerin soap is made from palm and coconut oils and it is scented with lavender. TheBowerStudio also notes that its soaps are vegan, since the palm oil it uses comes from a company approved by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm.

Just like any natural crystal from the earth, each one of the shop's Amethyst Crystal Soaps is completely unique. Part of what makes the soap so realistic looking is its shaping and subtle gradation in purple coloring, which really makes it look like a piece of genuine amethyst.

To top things off, the tiny two inch crystal soaps are packaged in little plastic boxes that resemble a precious glass display case.
Trend Themes
1. Crystal-inspired Soaps - Opportunity for artisanal soap makers to create unique, realistic, and decorative soaps inspired by natural crystals.
2. Vegan Beauty Products - Opportunity for cosmetic companies to create more vegan beauty products that cater to consumer demand for sustainable and ethical skincare options.
3. Eco-friendly Palm Oil - Opportunity for palm oil companies to adapt eco-conscious practices such as sustainable palm oil sourcing and supporting the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm to meet the consumers' growing demand for ethically sourced and eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Artisanal Soap Making - Opportunity for artisanal soap makers to tap into the crystal-inspired soap trend by experimenting with unique shapes, colors, and designs to create realistic and decorative soaps.
2. Cosmetics - Opportunity for cosmetic companies to expand their vegan beauty product lines to cater to consumers' demand for ethical and sustainable skincare options.
3. Palm Oil Production - Opportunity for palm oil companies to adopt more eco-friendly practices and meet the consumers' expectations for sustainable palm oil sourcing and promoting the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm initiative.
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