14Jun
14Jun
Almond
A staple in cosmetics, the tear-shaped almond is beloved for its soothing properties and comforting scent. What are almonds? Almond crops thrive in sunny regions such as the Mediterranean, California, the Middle East and North Africa. The almond tree is part of the plum family (Prunus), and...
14Jun
Lemon
A juicy lemon will always brighten your day - and your skin! What is lemon? Oh, we all know what lemon is, surely!? Okay, for those of you who don’t, it’s a fruit that grows on a small, slightly thorny, evergreen tree that belongs to the...
14Jun
Cedarwood
A woody scent that adds great depth and elegance to perfume blends. What is cedarwood? ‘Cedarwood’ is an umbrella name for oils and absolutes distilled from the wood of many different conifers, belonging to the Cupressaceae or the Pinaceae families. Traditionally, the oil is distilled from the...
14Jun
Mandarin
Full of sugar and sunshine, the mandarin fruit may look small but it has big qualities. What are mandarins? Mandarins look a bit like small oranges, but their taste is usually slightly stronger and more acidic. The evergreen mandarin tree can grow up to six metres tall...
14Jun
Frankincense
We're more accustomed to seeing frankincense fill the air with wisps of fragrant, meditative smoke, but connoisseurs know it is also fantastic in cosmetics and perfumery. What is frankincense? First of all - frankincense can also be called olibanum, and this is something you can undoubtedly learn...
14Jun
Orange flower
Orange flower has an intensely floral aroma with fresh green notes and is one of the most popular essential oils used in perfumery. What is orange flower? Lush uses a few different types of orange flower (or orange blossom) in products, with varied purposes and perks to...
14Jun
Neroli
Delicately floral and somewhat citrusy, the scent of neroli is distinctively cheering. What is neroli? Neroli oil comes from the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium amara), which is an evergreen member of the Rutaceae plant family. Many parts of the tree are used for perfuming and culinary...
14Jun
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is a distinctly reassuring and grounding scent; it creates the base of many marvellous perfumes. What is sandalwood? Sandalwood is an umbrella name for many scented trees, all belonging to the Santalum genus. These evergreen trees can grow up to 50 feet tall and have to...
14Jun
Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang’s heady, sweet and floral scent is often recommended to calm the mind. What is ylang ylang? The cananga tree, also called Ylang, is a tropical plant native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, that grows up to 60 feet tall. The oil is extracted from...
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