For those of you that don't know, LUSH is a natural cosmetic company. The UK based beauty company began with the founders Mark Constantine (a trichologist...one who studies the health of hair) and Liz Weir (a beauty therapist) in the 1970s. Well, their natural products idea started in the 70s, but the first LUSH store opened in the 90s. They support global health awareness and cruelty-free ways of operating. Everything in their store is hand made and NEVER tested on animals.
In case you were waiting for the frenzy to die down or just haven't really had time to sample their wares, allow me to offer you a peek at a few items that I found to be just incredible.
1. Charity Pot Hand and Body Lotion
This lovely whipped body lotion is deceptively moisturizing in spite of it's somewhat thin consistency. It smells of sweet chocolate, coco butter and an earthy-floral essential oil mixture. It sinks in quite nicely and adds a healthy sheen to this skin without giving a greasy or waxy feeling (Yay, I can still open doors). Honestly, as soon as I get my next paycheck I'm heading over to the LUSH store to buy a full pot.
2. Porridge Hand and Body Soap
This is delightful! Even though this contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, it did not irritate my hyper sensitive skin. When lathered, this produces a nice creamy foam. I didn't apply it directly to the skin because I didn't really need exfoliation, but I'm sure it would do nicely. It smells heavenly! I keep having to remind myself that it's soap and not some wonderful little treat. It has a creamy sweet caramel smell. I'm pretty sure this is going to become a regular in my bathing regime.
3. Ceridwen's Cauldron Luxury Bath Melt
I love this so much that I have resolved to keep at LEAST one of these in my home at all times. I'm not even kidding, it's that wonderful. I actually purchased this because it was recommended by a lady on YouTube that I like to watch (SprinkleofGlitter). She keeps these on hand for especially hard days. I couldn't agree more! This is like a little spa experience. After running your relatively hot bath swish this little package throughout. It turns the bath water a pale milky color and produces a few little bubbles. I took mine out early because I want to save it for one more luxurious bath and I'm thrifty like that. However, I hear that when it fully melts and you're left with the muslin cloth filled with pulpy oats you can use it as a body exfoliant. This smells of a soft citrus mixed with lavender...super calming. The real magic happens when you get IN the tub. My skin has never felt so flippin' soft! Smooth without being excessively greasy. It feels thoroughly nourished.
If you have never had the pleasure of checking out a LUSH store, it really is worth the effort to find one. I was incredibly late to this Lush party, but I'm really glad that I made it because I really feel like I've found some things that I just don't want to be without.
If you have been there, what are some of your favorites? Leave your comments below to help others find new beauty must-haves!
