Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine is a synthetic compound that reacts with stearic acid to create an effective emulsifier. Most often, cosmetics products need to be extremely stable to have a long shelf life in order to be stored, handled, shipped etc. This is why emulsifiers, stabilisers and preservatives are...

Stearic Acid

Naturally present in many vegetable oils and butters, stearic acid benefits the hair and skin as well as product formulation. Where do we get it? Lush uses a vegetable-based stearic acid, derived from palm oil. It is produced in Malaysia. Because completely palm-free stearic acid is so...

Flouride

We all are worried about our teeth, but we don’t always do anything about it, so… a little fluoride may help! What is fluoride, and how does it work? Fluorides are chemical compounds containing fluorine (F), one of the most common elements on earth. Fluorides can be...