# Herb-Infused Skincare Balms Skincare by Muihood is Boosted by Chinese Botanicals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muihood References: [glamourmagazine](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/new-skincare-brands) & [muihood](https://muihood.com/) The time-tested, revered benefits of Chinese herbs and botanicals inspired the inclusive skincare brand [Muihood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muihood-tao-rice-water-essence), which is all about supporting self-care and sisterhood. The brand's very name references "Mui" or "sister" Cantonese and it is passionate about creating "skincare for the sisterhood" and empowering women to feel good. The debut launch from the brand introduces a pair of [companion products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-skincare-brand): the Good Chi Cleansing Balm and the Muihood [Gua](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-aroma-face-oil) Sha Spoon to sculpt cheeks, release tension and drain areas of puffiness. The skincare balm shares the numerous benefits of vitamin-rich soybean oil, ginseng root and antioxidant-packed goji berry. This product can be found in energetic orange packaging that echoes the way the product promises to revitalize skin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chinese Botanical-inspired Skincare:** There is an opportunity for more brands to explore the use of Chinese herbs and botanicals in skincare products. - **Inclusive Skincare:** Brands can create more inclusive skincare products that cater to the needs of all women. - **Sustainable Packaging:** As more eco-conscious consumers demand sustainable packaging, beauty brands should explore more environmentally-friendly options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Skincare Industry:** There is room for more innovation and expansion in the skincare industry, particularly in the use of natural ingredients and inclusive marketing. - **Women's Beauty Industry:** As more women seek self-care and wellness products, there is an opportunity for growth in the women's beauty industry. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Industry:** With the rise of eco-conscious consumers, there is an opportunity for innovation and expansion in the eco-friendly packaging industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TCM-Inspired Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbow-skin.md) - [Medicinal Chinese Skincare Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muihood-tao-rice-water-essence.md) - [Mindful Skincare Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1111-magic-balm.md) - [African Botanical Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovemore.md) - [Holistic Canadian Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-aroma.md) - [Guyanese Botanical Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-skincare-brand.md) - [CBD-Infused Facial Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-facial-balm.md) - [Clean Ayurvedic Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sahajan-1.md) - [Balm-to-Oil Body Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumination-recovery-balm.md)