13Feb
13Feb
Marshmallow
We're not talking about the fluffy sweet here, sorry, but rather the plant called marshmallow and its powerful skin-soothing properties. The two are historically linked, though! From herbalists' shelves… The marshmallow plant, or marsh mallow, has heart-shaped, velvety leaves and pinkish flowers. It is native to Europe...
06Feb
Currant Infusion
In addition to bringing a fruity fragrance to the products, currant infusion will gently exfoliate the skin thanks to the malic acid the fruits contain. Add to that the properties of the vitamins and minerals naturally present in grapes, one can expect to have healthy...
06Feb
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant shrubs, also called cassis, give a lot. From their juicy fruits to their fragrant flower buds and leaves, it’s more generous than you’d think! What is blackcurrant? Grapes? Who said grapes? Currants can be a type of grape, that’s true, but blackcurrants aren’t. They’re delicious berries that...
06Feb
Blackcurrant Absolute
Blackcurrant absolute has a very complex fragrance, that can be described as a walk in a luxurious green forest, full of fruits, flowers and sweets. The scent is comforting, fresh and invigorating at the same time, helping to create unique perfumes. Part of the Ribes genus,...
06Jan
Glycerine
Discover the laws of attraction with glycerine, a humectant and a carrier that locks in moisture and effective ingredients, such as essential oils, into the skin. Where do we get it? The glycerine purchased from our English and German manufacturing sites can come from different European suppliers,...
06Jan
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Coming straight from Indonesia’s paradise-looking islands, coconut oil does good for your skin and for people. Where do we get it? Coconut oil is extracted from the inner flesh of the coconut. It takes around 25 coconuts to produce 1kg of oil. Lush purchases this ingredient from...
06Jan
Rapeseed Oil; Coconut Oil
Rapeseed oil and coconut oil are used together in the creation of our soap base. The oils are heated with sodium hydroxide and water, which results in a process known as saponification. Soap making developed gradually in history, it has remained largely based around the same...
06Jan
Menthol
Menthol is super refreshing, cleansing and stimulating. What is menthol? Menthol is a white crystalline compound found in all mints, giving the green herbs their refreshing and aromatic properties. What are the benefits of menthol? • Menthol has a distinctly refreshing aroma and taste. • It is said to stimulate...
06Jan
Clary Sage Oil
With a comforting and sensual scent, clary sage oil alleviates the mood and tones the skin. Where do we get it? Lush purchases this oil mainly from a producer in Hungary. When they cannot meet our production needs, we can buy from a few other sources, all...
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