Sunday, January 8, was National Bubble Bath Day – a sudsy pseudo-holiday that invites everyone to indulge in luxurious "me time" in the tub. Don’t let the mention of bubbles fool you, they aren’t just for kids! People of all ages find solace in indulgent bathtime rituals, reflected in the tremendous growth of the bath and shower market. Currently valued at $43 billion, the market is forecasted to reach $63 billion by 2028, with bath products accounting for about 40% of the category.
Driving growth is renewed consumer interest in at-home self-care routines following the pandemic. Before Covid, many consumers embraced “Hustle Culture” - a hamster wheel of working all day every day to pursue professional goals. However, at the onset of lockdown, many quarantined consumers experienced a dramatic slow-down in life. Forced to stay inside, their homes became a sanctuary from the chaotic, unsafe world outside. Unable to go to spas, consumers splurged on elevated spa-type products to replicate some of their favorite experiences in their bathrooms. Products like the Dove Men+Care Relaxing Eucalyptus Oil + Cedar Body Wash and the J.R. Watkins In-Shower Mists empowered such at-home pampering.
While the world has opened back up, consumers continue to indulge in elevated at-home bath time rituals as part of their new “care culture” routines that prioritize self-care and health. Whether they feel unsafe going to spas or want to save money, consumers are clamoring to inundated store shelves to experiment with new bath products. To cut through the clutter, brands are standing out with unique scent combinations while single-noted fragrances continue to lose appeal as the constant need for newness increases the number of exciting, must-try limited editions. Products like Bathing Culture Cathedral Grove Mind & Body Wash and a new collaboration between Truly Beauty and Barbie with the limited edition Barbie Butter Whipped Body Butter are luring customers with their unique scent offerings.
In addition to complex fragrances, brands are experimenting with functional ingredients that provide additional trending benefits and claims. From collagen to probiotics and claims of mood-boosting and soothing, consumers have a wide variety of benefits to choose from. Products like Lush’s new Magnesium-Infused Massage Bars and the Zitsticka Silkshake Probiotic Body Wash allow consumers to go beyond relaxation in the bath and indulge in additional healthful benefits for their body and skin.
Our mission at FFS-Lucta is to create fragrances that elevate the products people use and consume daily. We partner with companies to leverage the power of aroma to make their products irresistible to consumers. This rise in “Care Culture” provides a tremendous opportunity for brands to attract consumers looking for elevated bath time experiences. To this end, we identified macro-trends within the bath market and curated fragrances that target each. Contact us today to find out more and collaborate in the creation of best-in-class fragrance solutions powered by industry knowledge, marketing, and technical expertise.
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