Cocoa

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 (Theobroma cacao) grows in warm, humid forests near the Equator. It yields large dark red or yellow...

Charcoal Powder

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 charcoal before it became a cosmetic superstar! What is charcoal? Charcoal results from the combustion of carbon-full...

Neroli

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 member of the Rutaceae plant family. Many parts of the tree are used for perfuming and culinary...

Sandalwood

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 to the Santalum genus. These evergreen trees can grow up to 50 feet tall and have to...

Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang’s heady, sweet and floral scent is often recommended to calm the mind. What is ylang ylang? The cananga tree, also called Ylang, is a tropical plant native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, that grows up to 60 feet tall. The oil is extracted from...

Patchouli

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 family as mint. It can grow as high as three feet tall, with purple and white flowers...

Salt

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 colours depending on how it’s processed and where it comes from. It is much present in the...

Benzoin

Benzoin has been used in incense and perfumes across the world for centuries, as its sweet, spicy and earthy aroma brings comfort and calms the mind. What is benzoin? Benzoin is a natural resin that can be collected from two types of styrax trees: Styrax benzoin, native to...
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