Ingredients

Orange flower has an intensely floral aroma with fresh green notes and is one of the most popular essential oils used in perfumery. What is orange flower? Lush uses a...

A key ingredient in chocolate making, cocoa is also a staple on Lush shelves for its amazing effect on the skin, body and mind. What is cocoa? The cacao tree...

With charcoal, we’re a bit like an early Beatles fan grumbling ‘I saw them at The Cavern before they got famous’. Because at Lush, we definitely sang the benefits of...

Delicately floral and somewhat citrusy, the scent of neroli is distinctively cheering. What is neroli? Neroli oil comes from the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium amara), which is an evergreen...

Sandalwood is a distinctly reassuring and grounding scent; it creates the base of many marvellous perfumes. What is sandalwood? Sandalwood is an umbrella name for many scented trees, all belonging...

Ylang-ylang’s flowers diffuse a heady, sweet and floral scent that is often recommended to calm the mind. It is featured in a few of our most popular fragrances, such as...

The scent of patchouli is grounding and bewitching, and will transport you to dense Indonesian forests. What is patchouli? Patchouli is a fragrant bushy herb that belongs to the same...

When it comes to treating your hair and skin, salt is great in a pinch! What is salt? Salt is a natural mineral that forms crystals of different sizes and...

Benzoin has been used in incense and perfumes for centuries. Its sweet, spicy and slightly earthy aroma brings comfort and calm to the mind. What is benzoin? Benzoin is a...

It doesn't sound like the most sophisticated ingredient, and yet sodium bicarb is so important to Lush! It’s our #1 ingredient purchase in volume each year, due to its key...

Sweet and zesty grapefruit takes you and your skin to paradise! What is grapefruit? Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) is a hybrid between an orange and a pomelo that is native...

Each species of mint has its unique subtleties, but it’s their typical fresh and energising scent that brings them all together. What is mint? Mint is a genus of plants...