16Jun

Jojoba

Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is a good friend to your skin and scalp! What is jojoba? Jojoba oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the jojoba shrub (Simmondsia chinensis). The plant is native to the Sonoran Desert in Northwest Mexico and Southwest USA, and its deep root...
16Jun

Tea Tree

Antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic? Too easy, mate! What is tea tree? Melaleuca alternifolia is a small tree belonging to the myrtle family and native to Australia. It has a characteristic papery, shredded bark and grows white flowers during the summer. Its foliage conceals the glands from which...
15Jun

Litsea Cubeba

Citrusy sweetness that uplifts the mind, balances skin and brings inner balance? Sign us up! What is litsea cubeba? The Litsea cubeba, or May Chang tree, is a small evergreen tree native to China. Its berry-like fruits are full of sweet and lemony essential oils. What are...
14Jun

Lavender

Dare we say, the most relaxing scent you’ll ever smell! What is lavender? The plant genus Lavandula includes about 47 species of flowering plants. Most famous for ornaments and fragrant extracts is the Lavandula angustifolia species, from which Lush’s lavender oil and absolute are obtained. It is...