Organic Carnauba Wax Organic carnauba wax is an excellent conditioning and shine-enhancing ingredient that must be carefully sourced to protect the environment and all those involved in the supply chain. Where do we get...
Guar Gum Cationic guar gum is an anti-static and conditioning agent which improves hair combability and shine. Cationic guar gum is derived from a gum that is extracted from the Cyamopsis tetragonoloba seeds. So...
Guar Gum Providing thickening properties, guar gum helps to harden liquid product formulas and improve their stability. The guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) is a legume cultivated for centuries in Pakistan and India. Even...
Acacia Senegal Gum (Acacia Gum) Acacia gum is an emulsifier that allows both oil and water-based ingredients to mix. It is also a natural film-forming agent which means that it stays on the surface of...
Astragalus Gummifer Gum (Tragacanth Gum) Tragacanth gum is a natural binder, helping other ingredients to stick together. When in contact with water, it swells slightly and gets a mucilaginous texture that is soft and soothing to...
Lanolin At the beginning of 2023 Lush UK manufacturing stopped using lanolin in its products, soon followed by the other countries where the brand is present. What is lanolin? Lanolin is...
Sweet Orange Oil Sweet orange oil has a cheerful, acidulous scent that immediately lifts the spirits and gives a delicious flavour to products designed for use on the lips. On the skin, this...
Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera (Orange Peel Wax) Obtained from orange peels, this wax shares its colour, uplifting scent, and antimicrobial qualities with the juicy fruit. Where do we get it? Lush UK* purchases this scented ingredient from...
Avocado Butter Oil-rich avocados are packed with vitamins A, B, C and E, proteins, lecithin and potassium which help to condition, soothe and deeply moisturise the skin and hair. Avocado (Persea gratissima, syn. Persea...
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive Oil) Isn’t olive a mighty fruit? It smells amazing, tastes amazing and contains a golden oil full of benefits. What are the benefits of olive oil for the skin and hair? Readily...
Fresh Lemon Infusion When adding water, a necessary and common ingredient in cosmetic formulations, to a blend, why not boost it with a juicy, toning and antibacterial fruit? Fresh lemon infusion is prepared...
