# Mythological Soap Branding These Natural Handmade Soaps Were Inspired by Greek Gods By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-handmade-soap References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/01/elo-soaps-greek-gods-edition.html) & [smirapdesigns](http://www.smirapdesigns.com/) 'Elo Soaps' is a brand specializing in natural handmade soaps that draw inspiration from Greek Mythology. The products boast branding that was designed by Mike Karolos and will appeal to lovers of [organic skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-forward-bodycare). The soaps are 100% natural and are based in Greek olive oil. Since Greek olive oil is the main component of the natural handmade soaps, Mike Karolos decided to use Greek mythology to inspire the design of each package. The packaging features images of six Greek gods in a geometric pop art style that combines traditional and modern motifs. There are a [variety of scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-peachy-soap-bar) in the collection, including pomegranate, gardenia, mango and cedar. These soaps contain ingredients like coconut oil, soda water and natural fragrances that come together to form an endearing and sustainable collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Mythology-inspired Branding:** Opportunity for creating natural products with branding inspired by mythology. - **Handmade Natural Soaps:** Opportunity for creating handmade natural soaps using local ingredients inspired by cultural heritage. - **Geometric Pop Art Style:** Opportunity for creating visually appealing packaging designs with geometric pop art style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Natural Skincare Industry:** Opportunity for natural skincare companies to incorporate mythology-inspired branding into their product lines. - **Handmade Soap Industry:** Opportunity for handmade soap companies to incorporate local cultural heritage into their natural product lines. - **Packaging Design Industry:** Opportunity for packaging design companies to incorporate visually appealing geometric pop art designs into branding for various product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mythological Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-collection.md) - [Greek Mythology Hand Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-balm.md) - [Mythology-Inspired Hand Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleos-aromatique.md) - [Mythology-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mythologie-candles-olympus-collection.md) - [Grapefruit-Inspired Goat's Milk Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-goats-milk-soap.md) - [Hotel-Branded Luxury Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeder-and-htel-amour.md) - [Nourishing Olive Oil Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-soap.md) - [Mythology-Inspired Unisex Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidesis.md) - [Cream-Based Restorative Body Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleos.md)