Ingredients

Found in oral care products, this ingredient gently polishes teeth. Where do we get it and how is it made? Lush UK purchases this ingredient from Korea. It’s the calcium...

Pushed to the slimiest. What is this starch and what are its benefits? Starch is a polysaccharide found in most plants as an energy source. It is the most important...

This gentle surfactant distributes a cleansing foam around the mouth and between the teeth, which helps to remove plaque and other debris. Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is a soft, white...

Eugenol is a fragrance material with the same warm, spicy aroma as clove. In mouth care, it is good for temporary relief from toothache pain, thanks to its antiseptic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Eugenol...

Citral is a fragrance material with a strong, fresh scent of lemon peel. Citral is widely found in the essential oils that Lush uses, such as bergamot, orange flower and...

Neroli oil has an intensely green, citrus and floral scent, reputed to cheer the mood and help find inner peace. On the skin, the oil is toning, soothing and antimicrobial....

Organic DRF alcohol is used in perfumes to dilute and merge essential oils and aromas together, and also to help transport fragrance from the bottle to your skin, allowing the perfume...

Magnesium chloride is a water-soluble mineral salt that is thought to ease tired muscles and promote relaxation when applied to the skin. Where do we get it? Lush UK* purchases...

Rich in essential fatty acids, such as linoleic, oleic and palmitic, Kalahari melon oil promotes healthy, supple and moisturised skin. If in need of a thirst-quenching treat, you’d be wise...

Often recommended to calm irritation, borage oil is a moisturising treat for the skin. Where do we get this oil? Lush UK* purchases borage oil from the United Kingdom. Seeds...