Its not easy to resist going in lush when you walk past. well, that is unless you are coughing uncontrollably fighting for breath before you even see the shop sign. I am one of those people who can’t resist. It’s crammed full of natural, cruelty free handmade cosmetics for every part of your body from your scalp to your feet. The staff are super friendly and full of knowledge. The only problem I have is deciding what to get.
I love love love the fresh face masks and have done a blog on them before (use this link to read it.) so, this time I wanted to try a few different products. After god knows how long smelling and testing everything this is what I got …
Jason And The Argan Oil Shampoo Bar
£6.95
Argan Oil – Repairing and Antioxidant
Organic Rose – Balancing and Restoring
Sicilian Lemon Oil – Uplifting and Cleansing
Geranium Oil – Balancing and Toning
As soon as the lush lady said it had rose in it I was sold, It smells amazing. She continued to promise it would strengthen and add shine to my hair but if im honest I decided I would love it just for the smell.
So the idea with bars are you can either lather up in your hands then apply to hair or just use the bar straight on the scalp. They are a little like soap bars. You want to keep them dry after use though. The water kind of activates them so the water will eat away at the bar. I got one of the lush tins to keep it in (£2.50) Not only to keep it dry but to keep it clean and is perfect for if your travelling.
I found the best way to use it was in the shower. I would soak my hair then turn the shower off and use the bar. It foams up quickly and smells amazing!! After a good scrub, I put the bar back in the tin and rinsed off. If you have short hair you could use the bar straight on your scalp. For longer hair I would recommend lathering up on your hands then using on roots and ends. You are causing less friction which helps to prevent breakage.
I have a dry scalp and find a lot of products can dry my skin out even more , making it feel tight and itchy. I found with this shampoo bar my scalp didn’t feel tight or itchy at all. My hair felt amazing when I was drying it off. silky soft shiny hair. It felt really clean and I have noticed since using this shampoo bar my hair can go an extra day without washing it! The only down side was I couldn’t really smell it on my hair after. Other then that I really like this. Would I buy it again? Im really not sure if im honest. Not that I didn’t like it, I just like to try other products. But I would definitely recommend it. Looking forwards to trying the other Lush shampoo bars.
£6.25
Nori Seaweed – Nutrient Rich
Iris Moss Gel – Softening and Soothing
Lemon Oil – Cleansing and Uplifting
Fine Sea Salt – Mineral Rich
So.. I didn’t buy this for me. Just as well because my scalp HATED it. It was itchy straight after I washed it. One tiny little scratch and my hairline looked like a snow storm. Back in the shower…
But as I said I didn’t buy it for me. The lady in the shop recommended it for Dreadlocks. Well, you have to get your other half something right? It helps to soften the blow when you tell them how much you spent.
He prefers natural, organic products that don’t leave any residue. We’ve ticked all those boxes by just buying from Lush. He used the bar straight on his scalp and a little down the length on the dreads, Good scrub and a long, long rinse.
The first thing we both noticed was how clear and hydrated his scalp was! It had already made a difference. His hair was fresh and clean without any sticky residue left on the dreads. What else is there to say. I hated it, he LOVED it!
£6.50
Organic Avocado – Rich and Conditioning
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Moisturising and Protecting
So who hasn’t damaged their hair through excessive bleaching and use of heat with straighteners and tongs. My hair really does need all the help it can get. This treatment promises to moisturise and help to strengthen.
Its a one use pre-shampoo product that you need to activate with water. All you need to do is add hot water and stir.
Wait for it to cool to a comfortable temperature and apply to dry hair.
After about 20 mins shampoo and condition hair. I didn’t use all the product so I put the lid on and it will keep for up to 4 weeks.
It was really easy to rinse out of my hair. I noticed while I was drying it how soft it was. It was a lot less tangled on my more damaged bits of hair then it is usually is.
My hair felt Amazing.. I could not stop touching it all day. It had a faint smell to it and was super soft and shiny.. soo shiny. My scalp feels good. Its not tight and itchy. Even after a few washes it felt really soft.
I really liked this. I would get it again and use after I have had it coloured. Cant wait to try their other treatments
£3.95
Sea Salt – Rich in Minerals
Irish Moss Powder – Conditioning and Softening.
French Lavender oil – Calming and softening.
There is nothing worse then wearing pretty shoes that show hard skin build up on your heels. I hate it. So its essential you have regular pedicures to keep feet looking their best.
Find a bowl that will fit both your feet in then add water. You want the water to be at a temperature you can relax in. Find a good vlog/programme you can watch then add the foot soak. I broke it up so it would dissolve quicker.
Its definitely relaxing. Perfect excuse to do nothing.
After about 5 mins take out one foot at a time and use a foot file on areas that need it. Put feet back in for as long as the water is warm. Once finished pat feet dry.
My feet are so soft! Im not saying its going to magically remove your hard skin build up but it will help by softening the skin making it easier to remove.
Its a good product for a bit of home pampering and it does everything it promises. I wouldn’t say it would be a new essential to my beauty treatment collection but well worth trying.
Golden Handshake Hand Treatment
£2.95
Organic Avocado – Rich and Conditioning
Rosewood Oil – Anti septic and Up Lifting
Murumuru Butter – Protective and Moisturising
Argan Oil – Repairing and a Antioxident
This is another water activated treatment product. Designed to hydrated dry, hard working hands. I don’t really look after my hands. so they could do with a little pampering.
Find a bowl big enough to fit both hands, add enough hot water to cover the product and stir until its a smooth, thick and creamy consistency. Like with the other products wait until its cooled to a comfortable temperature then sit back and relax…
Before you rinse off massage into hands.
My hands felt lovely and soft and stayed like it for a few days.
So This was my least favourite product. It was nice enough and my hands did feel lovely but, Im just not sure its a product I would use again.
Bunny Moon – Jelly face mask
£6.95
Honey – Antiseptic and Moisturising
Rose oil – To Balance and Restore
As I mentioned before I love the fresh face masks So im really looking forward to trying one of the jelly masks. I picked bunny moon as this one softens and moisturises.
Take a little product and work a little with your fingers to a paste. Apply to face and leave for 10 mins.
The first time I used this I wet my hands first. BIG mistake!
Its got a nice subtle smell of Turkish delight. Once you’ve worked it a little it becomes a smooth thick paste which is easy to apply. Because its a thick paste you need a face cloth to take it off with.
My face is really soft and hydrated. This is really good for dehydrated skin. My dry, patches of skin on my cheeks and nose have gone. I use it a least once a week and the patches havn’t come back since. I wouldn’t say its my favourite Lush mask but there are so many . Just not sure which one to try next…
So thats what I thought. Any recomendations? let me know if you’ve tried any and what you think of them
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