23Oct

Madagascan Vanilla Absolute

Also known as bourbon vanilla, Madagascar vanilla is particularly fragrant and highly sought after. What is an absolute? Absolutes are plant extracts obtained by soaking and ‘washing’ raw materials like vanilla pods with a solvent (usually hexane). In the case of vanilla, the result is a dark-brown,...
23Oct

Vanilla Absolute

You think vanilla’s scent is boring? You’ve never smelled real, natural vanilla. This luxurious extract is a hug in a bottle, with profound and complex spicy notes. Where does Lush purchase vanilla absolute? The vanilla trade is complex and requires constant adaptation. Luckily, at Lush, we have...