Headquarted in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Founded in 1994 by husband and wife team: Mark and Mo Constantine.
Offers handmade face, body and hair products that are solely tested on human volunteers.
Click here to read their values.
I have to admit that since LUSH opened their first stores, I have avoided them like the plague - mainly because of the overwhelming scent as soon as you step foot into any of their stores - inducing headaches and sneezing in myself and my shopping partner. Therefore I have never stayed longer than three seconds and therefore never really found out why so many people rave about them.
Sixteen years later, my shopping partner and I walked past a LUSH store, but this time our senses reacted differently. The smell emitting from the store actually intrigued and enticed us inside and we did not suffer from any of the allergic reactions we had previously experienced. For once we were actually able to spend some time looking at the products on offer.
I am currently intrigued by their solid bubble bars and their solid shampoo bars particularly as they do not contain preservatives like liquid products do. By choosing a solid product, there is no need for packaging, eliminating the use of plastic bottles.
You never know, LUSH bath products may appear on my list intended for people who are not sure what to buy me for Christmas or for my Birthday...
Showing posts with label Ethical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ethical. Show all posts
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Friday, 1 July 2011
Brand Preference
Why do I choose to purchase certain items from a particular brand in the presence of other competing brands?
I generally strive to purchase products and services that are made ethically with minimal harm to, and minimal exploitation of, humans, animals and the natural environment.
Affordability, quality and sustainability (respectively) are also taken into account.
Eyes Lips Face
~ Launched in 2004 by Scott-Vincent Borba.
~ Where beauty meets value.
~ The internet is used for branding rather than higher-priced advertising media.
~ The best ingredients are sourced at competitive prices.
~ Products take top priority, rather than packaging.
~ Website: http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/
Origins
~ Powered by Nature. Proven by Science.
~ Long-standing commitment to protect the planet, its resources and all those who populate it is reaffirmed by their earth and animal friendly practices, packaging and policies.
~ Products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, propylene, glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA or animal ingredients (except cruelty-free honey and beeswax).
~ On-going Plant-A-Tree campaign to help improve the local and global environment.
~ Website: http://www.origins.co.uk/
REN Skincare
~ Clean Bio Active Skincare. Skincare as it should be.
~ Launched in 2000 by Robert Calcraft and Antony Buck.
~ Principles: Right Ingredients; Right Science; Right Attitude; Right Product Experience and Right Environmental Impact.
~ Website: http://www.renskincare.com/
Lily Lolo Mineral Cosmetics
~ Launched in 2005 by Vikki Khan.
~ Recognised and approved under the BUAV Humane Cosmetics Standard for not testing any products on animals.
~ Recognised by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for a cruelty free production process.
~ Every product is free from harsh chemicals, dyes and fillers and even has antibacterial properties to help improve the skin.
~ Website: http://www.renskincare.com/
Laboratoires Embryolisse
~ Began in 1950 by a dermatologist specialising in skin pathologies.
~ Pharmaceutical skincare products that are essential, effective, natural and highly tolerant.
~ A sincere, authentic and effective skin care brand, for all women who wish to commit their skin to a recognized expert in the health and beauty industry.
~ Website: http://www.worldwide.embryolisse.com/
~ Online ordering: http://www.cocobeau.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65
Bam Clothing
~ A Bamboo clothing brand founded by David Gordon in 2006.
~ Products are made from 70% natural Moso bamboo fibre - a sustainable resource
from the Yunnan Province.
~ Clothes are made by workers in Europe and in Turkey, paid with minimum wages and in excellent working conditions.
~ Bamboo fabric is soft, smooth and comfortable as well as being strong and durable. Bamboo fabric has moisture wicking and thermo controlling qualities and is suitable for sensitive or allergy prone skin.
~ Website: http://www.bambooclothing.co.uk/
MUJI
~ No Brand Quality Goods
~ Japanese company selling household and consumer products at reasonable prices whilst following their simple policy: to conserve resources and reduce waste.
~ Website: http://www.mujionline.co.uk/
* This list is subject to change at any time *
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit" - Aristotle.
I generally strive to purchase products and services that are made ethically with minimal harm to, and minimal exploitation of, humans, animals and the natural environment.
Affordability, quality and sustainability (respectively) are also taken into account.
Eyes Lips Face
~ Launched in 2004 by Scott-Vincent Borba.
~ Where beauty meets value.
~ The internet is used for branding rather than higher-priced advertising media.
~ The best ingredients are sourced at competitive prices.
~ Products take top priority, rather than packaging.
~ Website: http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/
Origins
~ Powered by Nature. Proven by Science.
~ Long-standing commitment to protect the planet, its resources and all those who populate it is reaffirmed by their earth and animal friendly practices, packaging and policies.
~ Products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, propylene, glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA or animal ingredients (except cruelty-free honey and beeswax).
~ On-going Plant-A-Tree campaign to help improve the local and global environment.
~ Website: http://www.origins.co.uk/
REN Skincare
~ Clean Bio Active Skincare. Skincare as it should be.
~ Launched in 2000 by Robert Calcraft and Antony Buck.
~ Principles: Right Ingredients; Right Science; Right Attitude; Right Product Experience and Right Environmental Impact.
~ Website: http://www.renskincare.com/
Lily Lolo Mineral Cosmetics
~ Launched in 2005 by Vikki Khan.
~ Recognised and approved under the BUAV Humane Cosmetics Standard for not testing any products on animals.
~ Recognised by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for a cruelty free production process.
~ Every product is free from harsh chemicals, dyes and fillers and even has antibacterial properties to help improve the skin.
~ Website: http://www.renskincare.com/
Laboratoires Embryolisse
~ Began in 1950 by a dermatologist specialising in skin pathologies.
~ Pharmaceutical skincare products that are essential, effective, natural and highly tolerant.
~ A sincere, authentic and effective skin care brand, for all women who wish to commit their skin to a recognized expert in the health and beauty industry.
~ Website: http://www.worldwide.embryolisse.com/
~ Online ordering: http://www.cocobeau.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65
Bam Clothing
~ A Bamboo clothing brand founded by David Gordon in 2006.
~ Products are made from 70% natural Moso bamboo fibre - a sustainable resource
from the Yunnan Province.
~ Clothes are made by workers in Europe and in Turkey, paid with minimum wages and in excellent working conditions.
~ Bamboo fabric is soft, smooth and comfortable as well as being strong and durable. Bamboo fabric has moisture wicking and thermo controlling qualities and is suitable for sensitive or allergy prone skin.
~ Website: http://www.bambooclothing.co.uk/
MUJI
~ No Brand Quality Goods
~ Japanese company selling household and consumer products at reasonable prices whilst following their simple policy: to conserve resources and reduce waste.
~ Website: http://www.mujionline.co.uk/
* This list is subject to change at any time *
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit" - Aristotle.
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