Cedar 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...
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?...
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...
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...
Cinnamon It’s cold outside. The tip of your nose is freezing, the sky is grey, and you could really use something comforting and warming. Well, here comes cinnamon! What is cinnamon?...
Shea Wonderfully softening and an excellent ally for product formulation, shea butter is a staple at Lush. What is shea? Shea butter is the ivory-coloured fat extracted from the nut of...
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...
Cocoa A key ingredient in chocolate making, cocoa is also a staple on Lush shelves for its amazing effect on the skin, body and mind. What is cocoa? The cacao tree...
Charcoal Powder With charcoal, we’re a bit like an early Beatles fan grumbling ‘I saw them at The Cavern before they got famous’. Because at Lush, we definitely sang the benefits of...
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...
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...
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...
