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# Multi-Functional Soaps
Lush Announces Two New Soap Options—rhubarb & Custard and Lotus Flower

By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-09-10 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-soap
References: [lush](https://www.lush.ca/en/new/new-products/)

Beloved self-care brand [Lush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-art) is introducing two new multi-functional soaps to its roster of products. The products are not only successful in keeping you clean, but they also introduce [nourishing benefits to one's skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-makeup).

The first of the brand's new multi-functional soap offerings is 'Rhubarb and Custard.' Carrying a "tasty tart scent," the product was inspired by the sweet fragrance of Juicy Fruit gum. In addition to being antibacterial, the soap introduces a high dose of Vitamin C to one's skin, alongside fair-trade cocoa butter, organic castor oil, extra virgin olive oil, and soy milk for a moisturizing effect. Other ingredients include a touch of Brazilian orange and bergamot.

The second of Lush's multi-functional soaps is the 'Lotus Flower,' which captures attention with "a [fresh and floral scent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-peachy-soap-bar)." The product is packed with ingredients that are rich in Vitamin B and C. The soap is also enhanced with polishing lotus root, luminous rice bran oil, hydrating fair trade organic cocoa butter, and softening organic castor oil

Image Credit: Lush

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Multi-functional Soaps:** Lush introduces multi-functional soaps that provide nourishing benefits to the skin.

### Where This Applies

- **Self-care:** Self-care industry can explore the potential of multi-functional soaps to offer enhanced skincare benefits.
- **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics industry can innovate by developing multi-functional soap options with unique scents and skin-nourishing ingredients.
- **Organic Skincare:** Organic skincare industry can leverage multi-functional soaps to provide natural and nourishing skincare solutions.

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