15Jun

Castor

Let castor oil put a nice soothing spell on your skin and scalp! What is castor? The evergreen castor bean shrub (Ricinus communis) is considered native to eastern Africa. Castor oil is produced by cold-pressing the seeds and goes through a clarification process by heating before use....
15Jun

Aloe

Aloe is thought to be one of the oldest folk remedies, well known for its healing qualities. What is aloe? Aloe is the genus of several succulent plant species that grow well in dry soils and tropical climates. At Lush, we use three different types: Aloe...
15Jun

Violet

When the cold winter days start to seem endless, the elegant violet emerges from the ground with a sweet fragrance full of hope. What is violet? Violets grow all over the world, but only the Viola odorata, or sweet violet, gives off an unforgettable sweet, powdery scent....
15Jun

Lime

It’s good to be green. Limes have a sharp, zesty scent and bring the shine! What is lime? The key lime grows on the Citrus aurantifolia tree, mainly cultivated in Brazil and Mexico these days although it is native to Southeast Asia. Fruits are usually picked when...
15Jun

Tea

Tea is good for the skin, mouth, and soul. Put the kettle on! Camellia sinensis can be a tall shrub with fragrant white flowers, but it is often kept very small and leafy for cultivation purposes. With each new shoot, the fresh leaves are plucked and used...
15Jun

Jasmine

The jasmine flower is a delight for the senses! Its scent is powerful, sensual and enticing. What is jasmine? Jasmine belongs to the large olive family (Oleaceae). It is native to tropical regions of Eurasia, and Oceania. The jasmine flower is white or pale yellow, star-shaped and...
15Jun

Chamomile

Humble flowers with super soothing powers. What is chamomile? There are many species of chamomile flowers, and they’re sometimes hard to differentiate from one another - even experts struggle! At Lush, we use two types, easily identifiable and well known in European folk medicine: the German chamomile...
15Jun

Seaweed

Under the sea, forests of slimy algae grow, and they’re full of benefits for the skin and hair. What are the benefits of seaweeds in cosmetics? Soothing Mineral-rich Radiance boosting Softening Texturising On this last point, it should be noted that certain seaweeds have gelling properties, especially agar-agar and Irish moss (from...
15Jun

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a zingy, tropical treat for aches and pains - of the body and the mind! What is lemongrass? Lemongrass is a perennial tropical plant native to India which grows long aromatic leaves that can grow up to 1.5 metres (5 ft). What are the benefits...
15Jun

Olive

An ancient remedy for dry skin and hair, olives contain a rich, moisturising oil bursting with antioxidants. Just a little green fruit The European olive tree (Olea europaea) has thrived for millennia under the hot sun of the Mediterranean basin. It grows the famous small, green fruit...
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