Tonka Tonka? Sweeeet!! What is tonka? The tall camaru tree (Dipteryx odorata) belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and grows in Costa Rica, Brazil and Peru. It bears fruits that contain...
Geranium A fragrant floral wonder! Geranium will lift your mood and treat your skin. What is geranium? Pelargonium graveolens, a leafy shrub native to South Africa, isn’t the popular window-box geranium...
Rose The romantic scent of the rose is said to help restore inner balance and is considered by some to be an aphrodisiac. Why do we love roses so much? Rose...
Almond A staple in cosmetics, the tear-shaped almond is beloved for its moisturising oil, soothing properties and comforting scent. What are almonds? Almonds are the seeds of the almond tree, which...
Lemon A juicy lemon will always brighten your day - and your skin! What is lemon? Oh, we all know what lemon is, surely!? Okay, for those of you who don’t,...
Davana A sweet scent with personality. What is davana? Davana is native to India and belongs to the same genus (Artemisia) as famous aromatic plants like absinth and mugwort. It is...
Cedar A woody scent that adds great depth and elegance to perfume blends. What is cedarwood? ‘Cedarwood’ is an umbrella name for oils and absolutes distilled from the wood of many...
Bergamot Bergamot is a citrus fruit grown in Southern Italy and is known for perfuming Earl Grey tea. It yields a delightful essential oil that smells like ‘sunshine in a bottle’....
Mandarin Full of sugar and sunshine, the mandarin fruit may look small but it has big qualities. What are mandarins? Mandarins look a bit like small oranges, but their taste is...
Frankincense We're more accustomed to seeing frankincense fill the air with wisps of fragrant, meditative smoke, but connoisseurs know it is also fantastic in cosmetics and perfumery. What is frankincense? First...
Cinnamon It’s cold outside. The tip of your nose is freezing, the sky is grey, and you could really use something comforting and warming. Well, here comes cinnamon! What is cinnamon?...
Shea Wonderfully softening and an excellent ally for product formulation, shea butter is a staple at Lush. What is shea? Shea butter is the ivory-coloured fat extracted from the nut of...
