Lush love

If you know me, you know how much I love skin care. After studying skin therapy and esthetics it has given me a hands on understanding of common ingredients used in products. I have been doing a lot of product testing and research lately to find out just what products are worth the hype. For all over body skin care Lush has proved to be a leading company in this field. 90% of Lush products don't contain water. Yes we do need water to live, but too much water on your skin can dry your skin and leave you with flakiness and an all over uncomfortable feeling. Dry skin is the leading contributor to developing early fine lines and wrinkles. We also don't want to be paying money for top of the line products only to find the active ingredient is water. So, as promised I have picked a few of my favorite lush products and share with you why the ingredients are so good for your skin.


HANDY GURUGU - $16.95
Hands down, Gurugu is one of the best products to date Lush has ever sold (in my opinion, anyway). Gurugu is a light green, very think hand cream. I always store mine in the fridge to give it an extra thickness, and cooling affect. The ingredients don't lose any vital nutrients we crave when stored in the fridge either, bonus! It's so thick, if you put it on your hands, then wash them shortly after it beads the water and continues to fight off drying agents such as water. I have asked many people on their opinions on the smell. Some loved it but to be honest, some hated it as well. To me it almost has a baby powder smell to it, I'm so in love! The active ingredient is nut butters and soothing essential oils. Having nut butters is a key indicator of how hydrating this product is going to be for you. Gurugu is essential for getting your hands through our tough, Canadian winters. But what's the absolute best part about it? Perfect for all skin types, and conditions!



DREAM WASH - $19.95
Start off your daily shower routine with this beautiful body wash. Another intensely thick product which makes it so easy to throw away your disgusting, bacteria ridden shower puff. Ew. Dream wash smells incredibly fresh and is formulated for those with sensitive, troubled skin. Safe for everyone. Although if you body is generally oily I would recommend something a bit stronger for you. Surprisingly enough my face is oily, and not that sensitive considering my skin tone, and by body is sensitive and dry. So Dreamwash is the perfect soap for almost everyone. With calamine as an active ingredient you know the soothing power in this soap is going to be amazing. But what's the best part about Dreamwash? Even though it's a thick soap when it emulsifies in water it spreads incredibly well! The smallest amount will go the longest way!




RUB RUB RUB - $17.95
Rub rub rub is a body exfoliant. It's a granule scrub so this product would not be suitable for someone with very sensitive skin. Although, you can scoop a small amount and emulsify it with some water to make it less abrasive. The active ingredient is obviously sodium chloride (salt) which gives it the exfoliating power. Because sodium chloride softens water, it leaves your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated! Combined with it's other active ingredient orange blossom, it gives it a calming floral aroma. Rub rub rub is full of essential minerals that your body craves. You should not exfoliate your body more than twice a week. Personally, I only exfoliate once a week. Over exfoliation will break down your skins natural barrier. But what's the absolute best thing about this product? Doubles up as a shampoo for the mornings you realize you ran out of your favorite shampoo! Rinse out of hair well, it is a sodium chloride based product after all!



COCO LOTION - $20.95
I know I always say to avoid water based products but for Coco lotion I make an exception! This has absolutely no added fragrances in it! Coco lotion is essential for completing you daily skin regime. When you use dreamwash and rub rub rub you're preparing and cleaning your skin for a deeper treatment. Moisturizer! If you don't moisturize after you complete all your steps you're not protecting your skin properly. The moisturizer penetrates your skin so much better on a clean surface. With an active ingredient of pumpkin seed oil you're guaranteed to get a boost of Zinc, magnesium and lots of Vitamin E! Coco lotion is very gentle and not thick like Gurugu. It helps stimulate and brighten your complexion. Coconut oil contains lauric acid. This helps fight harmful bacterias. It can also delay fine lines and dragging of the skin with it's firming power. But what's the absolute best thing about this product? Having a thin body moisturizer means the smallest amount goes a long, long way. This tub will last you for months!



LOVE LETTUCE - $7.95
This Lush fresh face mask is incredible. I can't believe a mask can feel this refreshing! This mask also has a light granule scrub action to give your skin an extra cleansing boost. It's agar seaweed based. Agar is a red seaweed. It's a great source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, iron, and even calcium. Red seaweed is known for it's firming, smoothing, and retexturizing action. It also acts as an antioxidant, improving elasticity and moisture retention. It's been said that red seaweed can block harmful ultraviolet rays and can fend off free radicals. One of the oceans richest sources of minerals, red seaweed simply works wonders on your skin. Because of its granule qualities this mask might not be the best suited for someone with sensitive skin. It's geared towards oily and combination skin. It's other active ingredient is Koalin which is an excellent absorbent. It draw out impurities and toxins cleaning the skin of unwanted dirt, pollutions, and excess oil. What's the absolute best thing about this mask? They are completely fresh! You store them in your fridge and they only last about three weeks. So it motivates you to use it! Using the mask one to two times a week depending on the condition of your skin is necessary for maintaining healthy, age defying skin!



MINT JULIP - $8.95 (although it's always on sale!)
This lip scrub is best used before applying lipstick. It will help boost the pigment when you apply a high pigment color. It is still an exfoliator so remember not to use it every day, you don't want to break down your natural barrier. In my opinion two of the best ingredients on this product are jojoba oil and peppermint oil. Jojoba oil gets rid of embarrassing flakiness and helps with reducing redness. Jojoba oil contains vital nutrients such as vitamin E and vitamin B complex. Also, it contains small amounts of iodine to fight bacteria and fungal infections. Jojoba is commonly used in acne treatments. Jojoba oil penetrates the skin and rapidly reduces water loss while softening. Plus, jojoba oil can restore your skin to it's natural PH balance. But what's the absolute best thing about Lush lip scrubs? They come in so many different flavors you're sure to find a new scrub you can't live without!