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...
14Jun

Grapefruit

Sweet and zesty grapefruit takes you and your skin to paradise! What is grapefruit? Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) is a hybrid between an orange and a pomelo that is native to the Caribbean island of Barbados. There are many varieties with different skin and pulp colours, the...
14Jun

Bergamot

Bergamot oil smells like a 'sunshine in a bottle'; its fresh, sweet and fruity scent recalls a lollipop melting in the mouth under a hot summer sun. What is bergamot? The bergamot tree doesn't like extremes, on the contrary, it enjoys a well-balanced environment and is consequently...
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...