The benefits of massage Massages may be viewed as a treat, but studies also indicate that they may have a variety of health benefits. Massage as medicine? That’s one prescription we’d all like. The...
Magnesium for the Skin You’ve probably heard of magnesium but—like every other trending ingredient—you might be wondering what it is and if you even need it. Lucky for you this is the official cheat...
Beat the heat! Expert tips for protecting your hair in the sun We’ve teamed up with our hair experts here at Lush to cut through the noise and give you our best and most effective sun protection routine for your hair, ensuring...
From poachers to protectors: the sweet story of Zambian honey 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...
Mother of Bath Bombs: Meet Mo Constantine 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...
Perfect petals: sourcing ylang ylang 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. ...
Saving the rainforest: one tonka bean at a time 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...
Sandalwood: not as sweet as it smells 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...
Sourcing essential oils and synthetics 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...
Inside Lush Manufacturing 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...
Sumatra's Gayo Permaculture Centre 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...
Practising permaculture in Sumatra: Regenerative patchouli oil 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...
