Colour 19140 Colours add to the experience, making using the products fun and exciting. They can also have a profound effect on our feelings and emotions. Thanks to archaeological excavations, we know...
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract (Peppermint Powder) Peppermint powder packs a minty punch and keeps breath smelling fresh. Peppermint belongs to the Labiatae family and has been cultivated commercially in the UK since the mid-eighteenth century. It is...
Menthol (Menthol Crystals) In addition to its popular refreshing aroma and taste, menthol is also said to stimulate blood circulation, prevent hair loss, cleanse the skin and mouth, give a feeling of freshness...
Wild Mint Oil Wild mint oil’s cooling and antibacterial properties cleanse and awaken the skin. Combine this with an uplifting and refreshing scent, this oil will leave you feeling cool as one can...
Aroma Aroma, commonly named flavour, is used to describe an ingredient or blend of ingredients, which will give both taste and fragrance to cosmetics and personal care items. These include lip...
Xylitol Not just a sweetener, xylitol is also antibacterial and limits the growth of acid-producing bacteria present in the mouth. It is, therefore, a useful compound in oral care that helps...
Stevia Rebaudiana Extract (Stevia) Commonly used as a sweetener in food and drinks to minimise its calorie count, stevia also has numerous benefits in oral care. Its extracts are antibacterial. By inhibiting bacteria known...
Malic Acid An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and a glass of the stuff is rich in malic acid: a component found in certain fruits and wines. Malic acid is...
Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous An anti-caking agent, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous keeps solid, self-preserving products fresh and dry. It is widely used in toothpaste for its polishing and plaque removing properties (and because it's tasteless). It is...
Methylparaben Methylparaben is a synthetic preservative. An ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, it is a fine crystalline powder, which is odourless, tasteless and non-irritating. Where do we get it? Lush UK* purchases...
*Eugenol Eugenol occurs naturally in clove, cinnamon and bay essential oils, among others. For example, it makes up 85% of clove oil and gives the spice its warm aroma and analgesic...
