Stories

Dive into the heart of Zambia, where conservation isn’t just about protecting wildlife; it’s about teaching communities how to live in harmony with it. Such is the mission of COMACO (Community Markets...

The year is 1989 - it’s springtime in the southern English county of Dorset, and Mo Constantine is working in her garden shed. She presses together citric acid, sodium bicarb...

Exotic ylang oil is used all over the world for its soothing, peaceful properties, but sourcing quality ingredients in a sustainable way requires a new approach to farming and agriculture. ...

Deep within the Amazon, Brazilian indigenous communities harvest the aromatic tonka bean. They do this, not only for the additional income, but to help protect rainforest trees from being felled...

Perhaps best known for its sweet, rich scent, sandalwood has a darker side; one of smuggling, kidnap and violence. Sandalwood has been coveted for millennia, forming the main stay of...

The global demand for fragrant products is higher than ever; they’re used in everything from washing-up liquid to eau de toilette, which means demand can very often be higher than supply. Sourcing...

If you think handmade means woolly jumpers, craft fairs and Etsy, think again. Every day, millions of Lush products are pressed, shaped and perfected by the skilled hands of our...

Simon Constantine reports on a visit to Sumatra to visit a permaculture centre being run by Lush in conjunction with the NGO Orangutan Information Centre. The GAYO centre is showing...

Carrying a wave of nostalgia, the distinctive and earthy aroma of patchouli is used widely in perfumery and aromatherapy, and you can find it in some of Lush’s most loved...

Rose absolute is a coveted perfume material which is known to help soothe and rejuvenate the skin; just two of the reasons Lush use it in a wide variety of...

Rich, sticky honey nourishes the hair and gives it shine. But that’s not the end of the story. With extreme beekeeping and handcrafted beehives, the story starts in Zambia. Working...

Whatever the occasion, we’re here to help you celebrate and plan a customised Lush party. From the overall theme, to the games you play, to the product you make -...