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# Forest-Inspired Hand Washes
Kōv's High-End Hand Wash is Silky Soft and Calmly Aromatic

By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-03-02 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-hand-wash
References: [kovskincare](https://kovskincare.com/products/hand-wash)

[Kōv](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungrown-natural-luffas) offers an exceptional high-end hand wash that is bound to impress consumers with its silky texture, deep cleansing abilities, and refreshing aroma which is described aptly as "a walk through a coastal forest in the rain." The formula is powered by black spruce, [giant kelp which deeply hydrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osea-malibu), and "a fruit salad of vitamin-rich botanicals [that] nourish." In addition, consumers can rest assured that the high-end hand wash does not contain any synthetic preservatives or surfactants.

In addition, Kōv is a nature-inspired brand that takes the environment as a top priority, stating that "[the brand] is for conservation and biodiversity." To honour this, Kōv's products are packaged without waste, while the ingredients are ethically harvested.

Image Credit: K?v

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Eco-friendly Hand Hygiene:** There is an opportunity for hand wash and sanitizer companies to offer eco-friendly alternatives that prioritize sustainability.
- **Natural Ingredients in Personal Care:** The trend of using natural, plant-based ingredients in personal care products is growing and presents an opportunity for companies to cater to consumers' preference for clean beauty.
- **Heritage and Nature-inspired Brands:** Consumers are drawn to brands that showcase a strong connection to nature and heritage, which presents an opportunity for brands to create authentic and compelling marketing narratives that appeal to consumers' values.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Personal Care:** The personal care industry could explore incorporating natural and sustainable ingredients in their products to align with consumers' demand for eco-friendly and ethically-sourced products.
- **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can differentiate themselves by offering eco-friendly and high-end toiletry products that prioritize sustainability and alignment with consumers' values.
- **Home Fragrance:** The home fragrance industry can expand by creating nature-inspired scents that are curated for different rooms and spaces, engaging consumers in a multi-sensory experience that brings the outdoors inside.

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