# Serpentine-Enhanced Cleansers Snake Oil Soap Will Keep Your Scales Squeaky Clean By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-oil-soap References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/13/snake-oil-soap/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Snake-Oil-Soap) We're not all baby powder and lavender people, so it shouldn't come as a shock that products like this Snake Oil Soap might exist. Intended for those types with a fascination for the exotic and the unusual -- or those who are convinced of the benefits of the viscous liquid -- this bizarre [bath product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolvetogether) is certainly infused with more intensity than your run-of-the-mill cleansers. Quite fittingly, the Neatoshop-sold item is an icky green color that will likely make many people's skin crawl, while intriguing those with a quirky curiosity. Apparently it contains real [cobra oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cobra-by-zoologist). To complete the eccentric image of Snake Oil Soap, the bar comes in a collectable tin with vintage graphics featuring "Mr. McPhee" and a sketch of the slithering source. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Bath Products:** The rise of exotic bath products like Snake Oil Soap presents opportunities for innovative and unique cleansing options. - **Unconventional Ingredients:** The use of unconventional ingredients, such as real cobra oil in Snake Oil Soap, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the cosmetics and personal care industry. - **Quirky Packaging Designs:** The demand for unusual and collectible packaging designs, like the vintage tin of Snake Oil Soap, creates space for disruptive innovation in packaging aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosmetics and Personal Care:** The cosmetics and personal care industry can explore the integration of unconventional and exotic ingredients, like cobra oil, to offer unique products and tap into niche markets. - **E-commerce:** The rise of unique bath products such as Snake Oil Soap creates opportunities for e-commerce platforms to cater to niche customer preferences and facilitate the sale of eccentric items. - **Packaging and Design:** The demand for quirky and collectible packaging designs, as seen in Snake Oil Soap, provides a chance for packaging and design industries to create innovative and eye-catching product packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [Cartoon Anniversary Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautical-nonsense.md) - [Comical Hygienic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-for-a-midlife-crisis.md) - [Collaborative Water Brand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-dr-squatch.md) - [Collaborative Soap Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-destroyer.md) - [Collaboration Fantasy Adventure Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-ring-rinse.md) - [Natural Men's Cleansing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-soap-body-wash.md) - [Spicy Snack-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-bricc-soap.md) - [Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorpion-toad.md)