Marshmallow Root Mucilage If you think you can get the sticks and firepit ready you’ll be fairly disappointed. But the marshmallow plant is still pretty impressive as its root produces a soothing mucilage...
Marshmallow We're not talking about the fluffy sweet here, sorry, but rather the plant called marshmallow and its powerful skin-soothing properties. The two are historically linked, though! From herbalists' shelves… The...
Currant Infusion In addition to bringing a fruity fragrance to the products, currant infusion will gently exfoliate the skin thanks to the malic acid the fruits contain. Add to that the properties...
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract (Blackcurrant Extract) Blackcurrant absolute has a very complex fragrance, that can be described as a walk in a luxurious green forest, full of fruits, flowers and sweets. The scent is comforting, fresh...
Blackcurrant Blackcurrant shrubs, also called cassis, give a lot. From their juicy fruits to their fragrant flower buds and leaves, it’s more generous than you’d think! What is blackcurrant? Grapes? Who...
Glycerin Discover the laws of attraction with glycerin, a humectant and a carrier that locks in moisture and effective ingredients, such as essential oils, for dewy, hydrated skin. What does glycerin do...
Sodium Hydroxide Have you ever heard of the need for caustic soda to make soap? Well, here it is. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a white, crystalline substance widely used in soap making....
Rapeseed Oil; Coconut Oil Rapeseed oil and coconut oil are used together in the creation of our soap base. The oils are heated with sodium hydroxide and water, which results in a process known...
Cocos Nucifera Oil (Extra Virgin Coconut Oil) Coming straight from Indonesia’s paradise-looking islands, this extra virgin coconut oil does good for your skin and for people. Where does Lush buy their coconut oil? Coconut oil is extracted...
Menthol Menthol is super refreshing, cleansing and stimulating. What is menthol? Menthol is a white crystalline compound found in all mints, giving the green herbs their refreshing and aromatic properties. What...
Salvia Sclarea Oil (Clary Sage Oil) With a comforting and sensual scent, clary sage oil alleviates the mood and tones the skin. Where do we get it? Lush purchases this oil mainly from a producer in...
Pakistani Rose Absolute Rose absolute is used for its soothing, rejuvenating and toning properties on the skin. Its evocative, delicate fragrance lifts the mood and is thought to be closest to the smell...