18Jun

Pumpkin

And pumpkin (louder!) Pumpkin (louder!) Pumpkin (louder!) Turnip the radio, squash the stereo right now. An American treat Pumpkins are part of the squash genus that also includes cucumber, zucchini, and butternut squash, all native to the Americas. Europe had to wait until the 16th century to...
15Jun

Sugar

Such a sweet biodegradable, natural exfoliator! What is sugar? The name 'sugar' can be applied to any carbohydrate that has a sweet taste. In Lush's ingredient lists, it describes the sucrose obtained from sugar cane or sugar beets - the classic crystalline sugar you can find in...
15Jun

Natural Exfoliator

In cosmetics, an exfoliator (also called exfoliant or scrub) is a material or a substance that helps remove the dead skin cells from the skin's surface. What is exfoliation? The human skin renews itself regularly, in cycles of 5 to 6 weeks on average (although this...
15Jun

Aloe

Aloe is thought to be one of the oldest folk remedies, well known for its healing qualities. What is aloe? Aloe is the genus of several succulent plant species that grow well in dry soils and tropical climates. At Lush, we use three different types: Aloe...
15Jun

Seaweed

Under the sea, forests of slimy algae grow, and they’re full of benefits for the skin and hair. What are the benefits of seaweeds in cosmetics? Soothing Mineral-rich Radiance boosting Softening Texturising On this last point, it should be noted that certain seaweeds have gelling properties, especially agar-agar and Irish moss (from...