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19Mar
Rosewood Oil
A fragrant gem of the Amazon rainforest, rosewood oil uplifts the mood and gives a touch of rarity to Lush perfumes. What are the challenges around rosewood sourcing? The Aniba rosaeodora rosewood is native to Amazonia and Guyana. It’s been added to the IUCN Red List of...
19Mar
Organic Jojoba Oil
Born and raised in Peru, this organic and cold-pressed oil conditions the hair and moisturises the skin. Where does Lush purchase this jojoba oil? Lush purchases jojoba oil from a producer who cultivates organic jojoba seeds in Peru. The seeds are then sent to a facility in...
24Feb
West Timor Sandalwood Oil
A reassuring and grounding scent, straight from Indonesia. Where do we get it? As its name suggests, Lush purchases this oil from West Timor, Indonesia. There, the precious wood is collected from sustainable sources located in 5 villages and involving 500 sandalwood custodians. They are all engaged...
22Feb
Babassu Oil
Extracted from the fruits of the Amazonian babassu palm, this oil is said to be very restorative for the skin, protective and moisturising. It is often compared to coconut oil. Where do we get it? Lush purchases babassu oil from a Brazilian supplier whose aim is to...
21Feb
Bergamot Oil
Bergamot oil's surprisingly complex citrus scent uplifts perfume blends and sparks joy. Where does Lush source bergamot oil? Since 2005, Lush has been sourcing its bergamot, lemon and mandarin essential oils directly from an Italian family business in Reggio Calabria, Southern Italy. They have been producing citrus...
21Feb
Sicilian Red Mandarin Oil
Mandarin oil refreshes the body with an uplifting fragrance that clears the mind and gives a sense of wellbeing. It has a brightening effect on the skin and adds shine to the hair, by encouraging the cuticle to lie flat and reflect more light. Mandarin oil is...
21Feb
Sicilian Lemon Oil
Highly antibacterial, lemon oil is known for its deeply cleansing and brightening effects on the skin and hair. This oil contains alpha-hydroxy-acids or AHAs. These are enzymes that help to break down and exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing the fresh new skin underneath. Belonging to the...
20Feb
Organic Shea Butter
Wonderfully softening and an excellent ally for product formulation, shea butter is a staple at Lush. Where do we get it? Lush UK purchases this shea butter from a certified organic supplier in Ghana. They work directly with women producers in the country. Indeed, in Ghana, the...
20Feb
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...
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