# Kid-Friendly Blemish Ointments California Kids' #superclear Zit Balm is Suited for Children By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superclear References: [californiababy](http://www.californiababy.com/kids-super-clear-zit-balm-1-8-oz.html) The #superclear Zit Balm by California Kids is a tea tree and French clay treatment that works as a drying treatment for outbreaks. The formula is specifically designed for [young kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-for-teens) and uses a gentle formula of organic vegan ingredients that does not include oats, soy, or other allergens. For young ones with [sensitive skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-skin-acne-patches), the product is also made without any synthetic fragrances to prevent further flare-ups. As well as treating overall outbreaks, the formula can also be used as a [concentrated spot solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimple-paste) for cold sores and problem blemishes. The product is scented with natural aromatherapy essential oils. At this year's Natural Products Expo West, the California Kids #superclear Zit Balm was named a finalist in the Best New Natural Kid’s Product category for the 2016 NEXTY Awards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Kid Skincare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more organic, vegan, and allergen-free skincare products that specifically target kids. - **Natural Healing Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more natural healing solutions, like tea tree and French clay, to target specific skin issues in kids without the use of synthetic fragrances. - **Concentrated Spot Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing concentrated spot solutions that can be used for specific skin issues, such as cold sores and problem blemishes for kids. ### Where This Applies - **Skincare Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a new market for skincare specifically for kids with organic and vegan formulas. - **Health & Wellness Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more natural healing solutions for kids in the health and wellness industry. - **Natural Products Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Increasing competition in the natural products industry by developing more options for organic and vegan products specifically for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutrogena-sensitive-acne-patches.md) - [Children's Skincare Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-little-bodies.md) - [Kid-Friendly Natural Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pits.md) - [Gentle Pre-Teen Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-skin-stuff.md) - [Antibacterial Acne Spot Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byebye-blemish-roller.md) - [Gentle Acne Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-skin-acne-patches.md) - [Fast Acting Acne Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zit-zapper-pimple-patches.md) - [Youth-Safe Skincare Exfoliators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-exfoliating-drops.md) - [Kid-Friendly Allergy Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-allergy-relief.md)