# Bacteria Bath Products Petri Dish Soap is an Ironic Way to Stay Clean By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petri-dish-soap References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/05/28/petri-dish-soap/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/CleanerScience) I have to admit, I would probably freak out if I saw Petri Dish Soap in a shower. After I realized what it was, though, it would probably be fine. Petri Dish Soap is made to look some famous bacterias, including Salmonella and Influenza. These soaps come in a [variety of scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-scented-body-soap), meaning that you'll smell good all day in the lab. All of the soaps in the gallery plus many more are available by clicking on the links to your left. Science has never smelled so good. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Microbe-inspired Bath Products:** Creating bath products that are designed to look like famous bacteria, such as Salmonella and Influenza, can be a unique and ironic way to appeal to science enthusiasts. - **Scented Laboratory Soaps:** Developing a range of scented soaps that are reminiscent of the laboratory environment can provide a novel and immersive experience for individuals who enjoy scientific themes. - **Science-themed Personal Care Products:** Expanding the range of personal care products with science-inspired designs and scents can tap into the growing consumer interest in unique and unconventional beauty and grooming items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Care Products:** The personal care industry can explore the opportunity to create bath and body products with designs and scents inspired by the world of microorganisms to capture the attention of novelty-seeking consumers. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry can capitalize on the popularity of science-themed products, like bacteria-inspired soaps, by offering a range of unique and quirky items that appeal to niche markets. - **Science and Education Merchandise:** The science and education merchandise sector can diversify its product offerings by incorporating bath products that mimic famous bacteria, offering an educational twist to everyday personal care routines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Paw-Print Soap Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinoosh.md) - [Botanical Artisan Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanmade-petite-floral-shaped-soap-collection.md) - [Collaborative Water Brand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-dr-squatch.md) - [Cartoon Anniversary Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautical-nonsense.md) - [Festive Moldable Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-shapeable-soap.md) - [Gruesome Horror Film Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-bubbles-soap.md) - [Comical Hygienic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-for-a-midlife-crisis.md) - [Biodegradable Single-Use Soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-soap.md)