Ingredients

Clays leave the skin cleansed, soft and mattified like no other. What is clay? Clay minerals are tiny soil particles. No other mineral has been used as much in human...

Such a sweet biodegradable, natural exfoliator! What is sugar? The name 'sugar' can be applied to any carbohydrate that has a sweet taste. In Lush's ingredient lists, it describes the...

A cleansing and invigorating herb for happy skin and scalp. What is rosemary? Native to the Mediterranean, rosemary is an evergreen shrub that can grow to six feet tall. A...

Milky, soft, soothing… Even when they’re exfoliating the skin, oats are incredibly gentle. What is oat? Oats are among the many members of the grass family, which together provide a...

In cosmetics, an exfoliator (also called exfoliant or scrub) is a material or a substance that helps remove the dead skin cells from the skin's surface.  What is exfoliation? The...

An amazing not-so-secret ingredient for your skin and hair. We heart argan! What is argan? Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree.  What are the benefits...

Let castor oil put a nice soothing spell on your skin and scalp! What is castor? The evergreen castor bean shrub (Ricinus communis) is considered native to eastern Africa. Castor...

Aloe is thought to be one of the oldest folk remedies, well known for its healing qualities.  What is aloe? Aloe is the genus of several succulent plant species that...

The best thing you could bring to a desert island? A coconut tree. It is remarkably helpful and generous. Coconuts, coconuts everywhere! The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is thought to...

When the cold winter days start to seem endless, the elegant violet emerges from the ground with a sweet fragrance full of hope. What is violet? Violets grow all over...

It’s good to be green. Limes have a sharp, zesty scent and bring the shine! What is lime? The key lime grows on the Citrus aurantifolia tree, mainly cultivated in...

Tea is good for the skin, mouth, and soul. Put the kettle on! Camellia sinensis can be a tall shrub with fragrant white flowers, but it is often kept very...