LUSH
TIMES
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ISSUE#002
HILARY’S SOAPBOX People Power: a message from Lush’s Ethics Director, Hilary Jones .
It’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed by the world’s problems and think there is nothing that one person can do to make a difference. But at Lush, we really believe in the power that every person has. After all, your purchasing power is what built cruelty-free cosmetics brands like ours from small beginnings to international success. You hold the power to shape the world a little bit everyday, via the choices you make when spending your money, and the lifestyle you choose to lead. But this year you also get to wield your power as a voter as the UK gears up for a general election.
take notice of these emails and they know that for every person that took the time to write to them, there are probably dozens of others that think the same way.
REVEALS FINLEY
O h, how time flies, a fresh Lush Times, a fresh reveal. This time I’ll be showing you a sneak peek at a couple of Father’s Day products, and yes, this will be the first time you’ve seen them, and just like last time, should I be sharing this? No, I really shouldn’t, but it’s too late, it’s already printed. First up is Dinosaur In A Crisis: This was designed by Lush superfan, Ella. Now the name is amazing but I have to share the inspiration behind Ella’s creation: “I have picked this design because I think in situations you can have a bit of a panic/crisis and I wanted others to feel included.” Such a thoughtful little Lushie. Now such a special creation needs a special fragrance. Alina, one of our perfumers here at Lush, worked up a new fragrance which includes lavender and rose. If you’re wondering what that smells like, think Rose Jam meets Sleepy. Next up is Seaside: A cuttable bubble bar filled with nostalgia, containing patchouli, ho wood, petitgrain and ylang ylang oils. After taking a good old whiff, I can tell you this has the same fragrance as the Big Moustache soap, Swell shampoo and the Damp Squid bath bomb from Cosmetics To Go (from a time before Lush existed). That’s all I was able to get my hands on this time. Make sure you check back in with the next Lush Times to get your next sneak peek reveal.
My role as Ethics Director at Lush takes me in and out of Parliament a fair bit. Usually as a guest of charities and NGOs, but also sometimes to round table meetings with MPs and committees. I hear all the time from MPs about how their email inbox can sometimes get swamped by people writing to them. They We are full of opinions here at Lush, some of which you might not share. But whatever it is you care about, make sure you let your elected representatives know. Especially in the period before an election is happening, be sure to exercise your power by letting politicians know what you want from them in order to win your vote. BLAST FROM THE PAST
Exploring the Lush Archive
Lush’s archive is for everyone, and to celebrate World Bath Bomb Day on 27th April, Lush Archivist Julie delves into our past to find Bombastic. This floral-scented bath bomb was first launched by Cosmetics To Go (the company that came before Lush) in 1991. Inspired by Portuguese-Brazilian singer and actress Carmen Miranda, you could kiss dull bathtimes goodbye with this product. It contained cedarwood and ylang ylang essential oils, and would soften and deodorise your bathwater whilst leaving behind a lovely lingering fragrance. Would you like to see Bombastic make a comeback?
If you have any old Cosmetics To Go or Lush products that you would like to donate to the Archive, please contact [email protected].
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