Where does Lush purchase almond oil?
Lush UK, Croatia and Canada* purchase sweet almond oil from a producer in Spain. It is pressed from almonds grown across the country, including Alicante, Tarragonna, Almeria, Malaga and Granada.

*With seven manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.

Benefits of almond oil for the skin and scalp
Soothing
Moisturising
Emollient
Antioxidant-rich (vitamin E)
Introduced to Europe by the ancient Greeks but known long before in Asia and North Africa, almond oil has maintained popularity for two main cosmetic applications: restorative oil for chapped hands and facial cleanser. No wonder it�s the first ingredient in our iconic cold cream-inspired face cleanser Ultrabland.

Benefits of almond oil for the hair
Conditioning
Shine-enhancing
Softening
Benefits of almond oil in a formula
A well-known carrier oil in aromatherapy, almond oil helps transport essential oils and other extracts to the skin and hair. A natural emulsifier, it also helps mix oil-based and water-based ingredients together. Moreover, the oil�s neutral scent and colour don�t interfere with the other ingredients. You may argue that almonds are very scented and in fact, its oil is often found in perfumes� But this is a different kind of oil, the essential oil, made from another type of seeds!

Psyched for more facts? Find more information on almonds here.