16Jun

Agave

Your vegan pals may have told you this goes great in porridge - but did you know agave syrup can also serve your skin? What is agave? Agave is a succulent plant native to the Americas and Mexico. It’s characterised by rosettes of pale green fleshy leaves...
15Jun

Sage

Let yourself be bewitched by this potent herb… What is sage? Sage is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It grows oval, downy leaves with different colours depending on the variety. The common sage is green and covered with white fuzz. Its flowers...
15Jun

Linseed

Glossy little linseeds do way more than add some crunch to your salad. Behold, ultimate hydration and softness! What is linseed? Also known as flax (not Holly Flax), the linseed plant is cultivated in most temperate areas of the world for its fibres and seeds. The tall-stemmed...
15Jun

Oat

Milky, soft, soothing… Even when they’re exfoliating the skin, oats are incredibly gentle. What is oat? Oats are among the many members of the grass family, which together provide a staple diet for most of the world’s population. Wild oat seeds dating back to 2000BC have been...
15Jun

Argan

An amazing not-so-secret ingredient for your skin and hair. We heart argan! What is argan? Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree. What are the benefits of argan? - The oil contains linoleic acid, a fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the skin -...
15Jun

Castor

Let castor oil put a nice soothing spell on your skin and scalp! What is castor? The evergreen castor bean shrub (Ricinus communis) is considered native to eastern Africa. Castor oil is produced by cold-pressing the seeds and goes through a clarification process by heating before use....
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

Coconut

The best thing you could bring to a desert island? A coconut tree. Coconuts, coconuts everywhere! The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is thought to be native to the warm climates of Polynesia, Malaysia and southern Asia. The trees bloom and bear fruit throughout the year, growing a...
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

Chamomile

Humble flowers with super soothing powers. What is chamomile? There are many species of chamomile flowers, and they’re sometimes hard to differentiate from one another - even experts struggle! At Lush, we use two types, easily identifiable and well known in European folk medicine: the German chamomile...
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