Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan Extract) Carrageenan extract is the dried and powdered mucilage of a seaweed called Irish moss. Where do we get it? This extract is produced in Spain and purchased by Lush through...
Irish Moss A gentle, soothing cleanser, Irish moss rehydrates in water to leave the skin and hair feeling soft and smooth. Rich in sulphur, it is antifungal and thought to help with acne...
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract (Agar Agar) Agar agar is a powder made from the mucilage of a species of seaweed known as agarophytes. It softens and moisturises skin and hair and is incredibly rich in nutrients,...
Cananga Oil The plant varieties that produce cananga and ylang ylang oils are so similar that they’re often confused. Both oils have a very sensual, floral scent, but ylang ylang has a sweet twist...
Ylang Ylang Absolute Extracted from the thick yellow petals of ylang-ylang, this absolute captures the true scent of the flower—or at least, it’s getting quite close. Where does Lush purchase this absolute? We...
Ghanaian Ylang Ylang Oil Thanks to our local partner in Ghana, we’ve been able to produce our own ylang-ylang essential oil. An aromatic treat for our senses! Where does Lush source this oil? This...
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang Oil) Picked at sunrise, when they are the most fragrant, ylang-ylang flowers are steam-distilled to create a beautiful and smooth floral oil. Not your classic essential oil Ylang-ylang stands out from...
Soya Lecithin Soya lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in soybeans. When applied on skin and hair, lecithin softens, conditions and helps to retain moisture. Lecithin was first isolated by Maurice Gobley in...
Vanilla Pod Powder How to resist vanilla pod powder and its sweet, comforting scent? Always remember LUSH’s first rule: Don’t eat the soap! Where does Lush purchase this powder? Lush UK* purchases vanilla...
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter (Illipe Butter) Illipe butter has been used for centuries to moisturise and restore skin and hair’s vitality and elasticity. Where do we source Illipe Butter? Our Illipe Butter originates from Borneo and...
Buriti Oil Once an Amazonian secret, buriti oil is now world-renowned for its many skin benefits that go far beyond hydration. What is buriti? The buriti palm tree, sometimes referred to as...
Geteme Tree Flower Honey A floral honey, foraged from the luxurious Ethiopian forests. Get-e-me more honey Deforestation is an ever-increasing global issue. Ethiopia, in particular, has only 2-4% of its forests remaining. This is...
