Review of Fresh Natural Cosmetics by Lush

As I have decided to go plastic-free, I have started looking for all those items which are not packaged in plastic containers to reduce plastic waste from my home.

Naked Cosmetics come without packaging

Also this year I have decided to start using as many natural ingredients for personal care as possible. It is almost going back to those growing up days when my mother used to give me only natural cosmetics from her kitchen to avoid any chemical exposure to my then less mature skin. So I am experimenting a lot these days with many food items for beauty care. But a few weeks back, I been to Yas mall in Abu Dhabi and drawn to lush shop for two reasons. First the pure natural fragrances and second amazing Eco- friendly interior of the shop.

While I was taking in amazing fragrances, Ashley from Lush store asked me if I need any help and that’s how my new love affair with Lush started! We spent a great time together, me discussing green living and my new plastic-free mission, she gave me information on great products and Lush’s green policy. I came home with a few great products and few to try samples in generous quantity! Since then I don’t feel like using any other products, but have to finish products I already have from other brands and clear my toiletry shelf to stock up with Lush products!

Reclaimed material used for store interior and furniture

To start with Lush products are 100% vegetarian bought ethically and totally palm free! You find many products naked, without packaging, great for zero waste lifestyle! But if you buying products packed in containers, you can collect 5 containers and give back to them which they later recycle and give you a free. The containers pots, bottles and other packaging materials they use like bags, gift papers etc are 100% post-consumer recycled material. Even the fillers they use in the gift bags are biodegradable. Most incredible fact I learned about Lush is they save 450,000 liters of water every year by selling solid shampoo bars globally and also save 6 million plastic bottles with these same shampoo bars.

Their commitment to sustainability is seen even in their interiors, The furniture and shelves are made out of reclaimed wood and reused metal pipes. And Ashley told me, their staff spends time with you to make the right choices in selecting products which suite your skin and hair type to avoid any wastage after shopping.

Among all the stunning products I particularly loved the range of fresh ingredients. The raw material is brought to the local lush kitchen and the products are made fresh and to be used within 4 weeks or less. These few products have become my favorite in a short time of using them, not only because they have fresh natural ingredients but also they worked well and effective on my skin.

Fresh Natural Cosmetics

I am using ‘Angels on bare skin’ as face wash which contains Kaolin (china clay), lavender flowers and ground almonds. 9 to 5 cleanser as make up remover which contains almond oil and Yland Ylang oil. For my hair ‘Rehab’ shampoo which contains fresh juices of mango, papaya, kiwi, pineapple and olive oil. Also loved the ‘A VA GO’ co-wash (conditioner wash), which contains avocado and cocoa butter. It took me a while to get used to this product though. I am using ‘R&B’ hair moisturizer too when required. It contains intersecting ingredients like oat milk, orange flower absolute, coconut oil, avocado butter, which explains why it smells so good!

Love Lettuce Face Mask

After having a hectic day, which kept me on my toes, I once tried ‘Volcano’ foot mask and felt relaxing. It cleanses and soothes with ingredients like pumice, tomatoes and lemon oil.  I am liking ‘Happy Hippy’ shower gel for its a fresh smell. I still need to try their shampoo bars, soap paper, wash card even makeup and ‘Fun’ to add fun to my son’s shower routine. Their bath bombs are popular, but no use for me as I rarely take bath and happy with shower to save water. I know this must be the only shop where my husband won’t mind coming along with me like last time he said he liked being their smelling fresh food and he was actually looking out for products if they are edible! (yes, he’s a hardcore foodie!)

I have not just loved the products as they are made from fresh natural ingredients but I am amazed to see how a brand has continued to implement their sustainability ethics at such large scale with proper training and a good set of the system. Lush is definitely one great example of Eco products and sustainable or green business!