# Crude Spa Treatments The Naftalan Oil Baths Leave You Looking Squeaky Clean By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naftalan-oil-baths References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/azerbaijan-clinic-uses-crude-oil-baths-as-spa-treatments.html#more-24681) & [naftalangroup.ru](http://naftalangroup.ru/eng/legenda-i-istoriya-o-naftalanskoy-nefti.html) This [spa treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-esencia) lets you boost your balmy [bubble baths with essential oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olverum-bath-oil), but not of the fragrant variety. The citizens of Naftalan have finally found a use for their abundant supply of crude oil -- bathtub filler! The Naftalan oil baths have become quite popular and are renowned for their holistic healing qualities. These [oily soak sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niteswim) can apparently treat up to 100 conditions including arthritis, sore muscles and skin diseases. The brave bathers are limited to 10-minute sessions at a time; any longer, and the health-hazardous hydrocarbon within the oil could be a risk. Clinic staff close this beneficial bath with a thorough rinsing of the oils from the soaker's skin. However, they won't be smelling fresh as a daisy just yet -- oozing oils will continue to leave the bather's skin for two to three days. You'll be feeling and looking slick after visiting the Naftalan oil baths. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crude Oil-based Spa Treatments:** The rise of crude oil-based spa treatments can disrupt the traditional spa industry by offering more unique and innovative options for customers. - **Holistic and Alternative Healing Methods:** The popularity of Naftalan oil baths highlights a growing trend towards holistic and alternative healing methods, creating a potential market for new products and services. - **Natural Resource Utilization in Health and Wellness:** The use of natural resources such as crude oil in health and wellness treatments presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly innovations in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Spa and Wellness:** The spa and wellness industry could benefit from exploring new and unconventional treatments to offer customers unique experiences and competitive advantages. - **Natural Resources and Mining:** The natural resources and mining industry can potentially expand their market and revenue streams by exploring the use of their products in industries beyond traditional sectors. - **Alternative Medicine:** The alternative medicine industry can benefit from incorporating unique and unconventional treatments into their offerings to expand their reach and appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swamp Bathing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-a-swamp.md) - [Beer-Filled Bath Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-barley-spa.md) - [Unconventional Bubble Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-bath-gift-set.md) - [Scotland-Themed Spa Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-stone-massage.md) - [Mineral-Rich Bath Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-therapy.md) - [Gourmand Bathing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-a-bath-sticky-dates.md) - [Dead Sea Bath Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-sea-bath-salt.md) - [Mini Aromatic Bath Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olverum-bath-oil.md) - [Luxury Bathing Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baina-1.md)