Amyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal (or Alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde) is a pale yellow liquid fragrance material with a floral smell, giving a jasmine note to the formulae. Amyl Cinnamal is a safe synthetic compound...
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides This material helps stabilise emulsions, ensuring that water and oil-based ingredients bind properly to each other. It is also known for its emollient and conditioning properties on the skin and...
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Protein-derived substances like hydrolysed wheat protein, leucine, or arginine HCL are used to temporarily protect and repair each hair strand. They are attracted to keratin (the protein in the hair) covering the strand...
Soya Lecithin Soya lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in soybeans. When applied on skin and hair, lecithin softens, conditions and helps to retain moisture. Lecithin was first isolated by Maurice Gobley in...
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter) Why do we love to use cocoa butter? Because it’s a wonderful multi-tasking material! Not only does it moisturise the skin and hair, but it also helps with preservation and...
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Organic Argan Oil) Organic argan oil is praised for its many benefits on skin and hair. Soothing, conditioning, hydrating... get used to glorious hair and healthy skin. This golden oil is rich in...
Olibanum Oil Olibanum essential oil, also called frankincense, has a complex and penetrating woody scent that invites you to pause, breathe, and relax. There is much to say about olibanum/frankincense, so if you...
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil (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...
Squalane Squalane is excellent at protecting and conditioning the skin and hair by coating them lightly and helping to retain moisture. It protects from the effects of cold and heat, prevents...
Molasses The legend says that one day, protesting Canadian tar sands oil, Lush staff completely covered themselves with black molasses to mimic the dirty fossil fuel; and when the time for a...
Coconut Vinegar Vinegar, made from coconuts?! Made by fermenting coconut sap and water for up to a year, this little-known culinary ingredient gives hair gloss, shine and a soft texture. It is...
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) gives products an extra fixative power: it forms a thin coating over the hair that helps to maintain it in the position you wish. PVP promotes the dispersion...
