Why cleansing is key to healthy skin Micellar water, sheet masks and more - an increasing number of skincare launches means there’s constant incentive to switch up our complexion staples for something newer and shinier that promises...
Everything you ever wanted to know about parabens "Preservatives are added to products for two reasons: first to prevent microbial spoilage and therefore to prolong the shelf-life of the product; second, to protect the consumer from a potential...
The best skincare routine It’s no secret - when it comes to keeping the skin looking and feeling its best, simplicity and consistency are key. Once it’s right, stick to it. The industry would...
The environmental cost of preservatives Synthetic preservatives have enabled us to create food that stays edible for longer and cosmetics that won’t spoil on the shelves of our bathrooms. But when product goes down the...
Products to suit sensitive skin Are you feeling delicate? It's okay, we all do from time to time. Take care of sensitive skin with these gentle products.
Makeup tips for sensitive eyes With cosmetics enthusiasts being more conscious than ever about what they put onto their skin, Lush Makeup is here to offer a whole host of cruelty-free products, packed full of...
Perfume in Renaissance Italy Perfume has not always been just for pleasure. In Renaissance Italy it had serious health-giving and disease-preventing properties. Here, we explore how perfume was a powerful form of medicine.
Banana fibre paper: a greener way to gift wrap Just how are banana trees helping to save forests and wildlife, and alleviate poverty in Zambia? We speak to the people who are turning wasted stems into beautifully designed gift...
Vanilla: Not such a sweet deal Producing vanilla, the world’s second most expensive spice is a waiting game. And the global market is impatient. When poor harvests meet insatiable demand, everyone loses.
Perfuming your hair Have you ever passed someone nonchalantly in the street, only to be stalled briefly by their trailing fragrance and left thinking: “Who was that?
Peace pioneers Murders, disappearances and forced displacements are everyday occurrences for Jesús Emilio and Arley Tuberquía, two representatives from the internal council of the Communidad de Paz de San José de Apartadó,...
Our stance on Fair Trade Our stance on ‘fair trade’. What it means to us and how ‘fair trade’ works at Lush.