# Crocodile Oil Balms Kwena's Crocodile Oil Product is Rich in Healing Properties By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwena References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/254936285/crocodile-oil-balm-15ml-with-tea-tree) & [kwenaproducts](http://kwenaproducts.com/) Kwena Crocodile Oil Balm contains an unusual natural ingredient that has remarkable healing properties. The crocodile is known as a creature with one of the best immune systems in the world, which has protected them for years against extinction, despite living in natural habitats that are full of bacteria. The [crocodile industry in South Africa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-ochre) is comparable to the way cattle are raised for meat and leather products in the United States. Oil from crocodiles is a byproduct of meat preparation that was discarded until Kwena decided to make good use of this locally available resource. Crocodile oil is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, which Kwena combines with [natural beeswax, grape seed oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-based-skincare) and fragrant essential oils to enhance benefits to the skin. As well as being an effective way for women to [treat dry skin, wrinkles, acne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teen-acne-bundle), stretch marks and more, the all-natural balm is 100% safe for use on infants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Ingredient Skincare Products:** The use of natural ingredients like crocodile oil in skincare products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry. - **Sustainable Use of Byproducts:** Finding new and valuable uses for byproducts, such as crocodile oil, can lead to disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Products:** The demand for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory products, like crocodile oil balm, provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare and wellness industry. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Skincare:** The beauty and skincare industry can leverage the use of natural ingredients like crocodile oil to create innovative and effective products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The concept of sustainable manufacturing can be applied in industries that have valuable byproducts like the crocodile industry. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** The healthcare and wellness industry can tap into the market demand for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory products by developing innovative solutions like crocodile oil balm. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Benefit Skincare Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-balm.md) - [Olive Oil-Powered Multi-Use Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiuse-balm.md) - [CBD Face Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbd-face-balm.md) - [African-Inspired Skincare Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezali-face-care-collection.md) - [Tallow-Based Skincare Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sveda.md) - [Tallow-Based Skincare Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-based-skincare.md) - [African Botanical Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovemore.md) - [Balm-to-Oil Body Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumination-recovery-balm.md) - [CBD-Infused Facial Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-facial-balm.md)