The new 'Lush Jelly Bombs' are a cosmetic innovation unique to the all-natural, UK-based beauty brand.
The Lush Jelly Bombs give bath water a gelatinous feel while calming and soothing the skin. Made from sodium alginate, the bombs react once they touch the water and turn the water into a jelly-like texture. While the jelly only sits on top of the water and not throughout the bath, the texture feels great on the skin and delivers a hit of moisture.
According to online reviews, these can be difficult to clean up. That said, the relaxation benefits of soaking in a tub full of jelly are fantastic. Available in four refreshing varieties, these gelatinous bath bombs are currently only available in the UK, but should reach North America by Fall/Winter 2017.
What's Driving This Trend
- Jelly-like Bath Products
- Opportunity for cosmetic companies to create innovative and unique bath products that turn water into a jelly-like texture.
- Sustainable Beauty Ingredients
- Opportunity for beauty brands to innovate by using eco-friendly ingredients in bath bombs, like sodium alginate.
- Multi-sensory Relaxation Products
- Opportunity for businesses to develop bath products that not only relax, but also add a unique multi-sensory experience, like the texture of jelly.
Who This Affects Most
- Cosmetics
- The cosmetics industry can take inspiration from Lush's Jelly Bombs to develop innovative bath products.
- Eco-friendly Beauty
- Opportunity for eco-friendly beauty companies to create products that not only focus on natural ingredients, but also unique and innovative textures.
- Wellness
- Businesses in the wellness industry can incorporate multi-sensory experiences into relaxation products, like jelly-like bath bombs, to improve consumer experiences.
