If you don't know if you have a LUSH store local to you, step outside your front door and if you have one within a 25 mile radius, you'll be able to smell it!
Alternatively you can head over to their website and use the store locator. Either or.
If you've been living under a rock since 1995 and aren't aware of the Poole, Dorset-born company, pioneering natural, cruelty-free hair and beauty products with a sustainable and planet-friendly ethos....well I've just covered the basics in the first half of this sentence so we are pretty much all caught up now aren't we.
I could waffle on about the founding of LUSH happening just down the road from where I grew up, or the figureheads behind the brand, or the all-natural basis to LUSH's approach to beauty, hair and skin care products...but all of this is readily available on the company Wikipedia page or a simple google-search away, so lets not waste one another's time now shall we.
What I will say, however, is that I am somewhat blown away by LUSH's efforts to reduce, and eventually eliminate single-use plastics in the cosmetics industry. Just think for a moment, how many bottles of shampoo you get through a year, how many toothbrushes, how many bottles of foundation or plastic wrapped soaps...the list is endless and not everyone is proactive in recycling these plastics. LUSH is pioneering a movement toward alternative packaging within an industry which sorely needs this change!
Our initial discussions on arrival at LUSH Bournemouth, for our 'invite only' blogger event, featured, in part, much of what I have just touched upon, and the fantastic staff were keen to inform us of LUSH's valuable work in making strides toward sustainable and planet-friendly alternatives when it comes to packaging. If you have ever been into a LUSH store, you will no doubt have noticed what I never fail to pick up when in conversation with staff...that these team members truly believe in the company and the work they are doing. This is something LUSH should really pride themselves on, the passion their staff exhibit is not only apparent, but infectious.
I was impressed to hear that not only is the wrapping paper used on the gift sets, recycled, but as is the ribbon which is made from recycled plastics, and there are also fabric and natural alternatives for wrapping available. The minimal plastic packaging LUSH offers is fully recyclable and a vast majority of products are offered without a plastic option at all, for example the solid shampoo bars, facial oil moisturiser bars, bath bombs and soaps.
Speaking of bath bombs, these are perhaps what LUSH is best known for, and somewhat synonymous with the brand. We were able to trial a few of these to see the gorgeous visual and aromatic effects of them in water, before being welcomed to assist in making our very own fresh face mask from scratch. Water was served in LUSH's famous recycled black pots and a selection of vegan chocolates offered around. Hand massages and a demo of a vast variety of products rounded off the evening.
Valentines being the upcoming holiday (when we attended), 'love' was the theme of the evening and the products being featured definitely veered toward this.... I would love to have seen more of the Mothers Day and Easter range whilst there, but have since popped back in to check these out for myself anyway.
The products which really stood out to me from the evening, and from LUSH themselves are LoveBoat bath bomb which was not only visually epic, but the scent was just incredible... I actually received one of these as a gift from the staff so I look forward to giving this a go again at home!
Full of Grace naked facial oil bar, which is a revelation - simply rub the bar between your hands until the warmth begins to melt it, and then massage the oil into your face before bed for baby-soft skin. Utter bliss.
Gor-geous facial moisturiser which is my absolute favourite facial moisturiser, although the price point on this product is ludicrously high and my allergies mean that I'm restricted on which of LUSH's moisturisers I can use as it is. However, this cream is AMAZING.... seriously! I have fairly combination skin with some parts prone to extreme oiliness and some dry and flakey...fun! And this awesome stuff deals with the lot, AND sits beautifully under my foundation and doesn't make it slide!
Bluetooth toothpaste jelly...which I can't actually attest to its effectiveness...but was so intrigued that a purchase had to be made and this one will definitely feature on my social media soon when I've given it a try...the premise is fab!
I want to say a resounding thank you to the incredible staff at LUSH Bournemouth for putting on a great evening for us, we were truly spoilt.
Emma-Louise
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