25Oct
24Oct
Pine/Fir
The forest! Here, now, thanks to the wonderful fresh scent of pine and fir extracts. A fragrant needle in a haystack Pines and firs are very resistant resinous conifers. These tall and wide trees are generous: they provide timber, oleoresin, medicines, aromatic extracts, and many other essential...
25Sep
Ginger
Quite popular in kitchens and medicine cabinets for thousands of years, the root is soothing and invigorating and its oil diffuses an incomparable fragrance. What is ginger? Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a plant, and although its flowers and leaves are pleasantly fragrant, it is what lies underground...
15Jun
Violet
When the cold winter days start to seem endless, the elegant violet emerges from the ground with a sweet fragrance full of hope. What is violet? Violets grow all over the world, but only the Viola odorata, or sweet violet, gives off an unforgettable sweet, powdery scent....
15Jun
Jasmine
The jasmine flower is a delight for the senses! Its scent is powerful, sensual and enticing. What is jasmine? Jasmine belongs to the large olive family (Oleaceae). It is native to tropical regions of Eurasia, and Oceania. The jasmine flower is white or pale yellow, star-shaped and...
15Jun
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a zingy, tropical treat for aches and pains - of the body and the mind! What is lemongrass? Lemongrass is a perennial tropical plant native to India which grows long aromatic leaves that can grow up to 1.5 metres (5 ft). What are the benefits...
15Jun
Vanilla
Vanilla is the unmistakable, uplifting and sweet scent we all know and love. What is vanilla? Vanilla beans (pods) are the fruits of the orchid Vanilla planifolia. Centuries ago, one could only purchase vanilla from Mexico, as the flowers required a local bee to pollinate and grow...
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...
15Jun
Buchu
To say that buchu oil has a sweet scent would be simplistic. Its minty, fruity, green and camphorous notes make it way more complex and subtle. What is buchu? Buchu is an aromatic shrub native to South Africa, where it’s been used as a medicinal and cosmetic...
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...
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