SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Lush was founded out of frustration with traditional cosmetics and a desire to offer natural, ethical and handmade products. Since its establishment in 1995, Lush has combined innovation with strong ethical values, creating pioneering beauty products that resonate globally. Among these, the iconic bath bomb, invented by Lush Co-Founder Mo Constantine in 1989, stands out as a global favourite. Handmade in Lush factories worldwide, the company sold more than 40.5 million bath bombs last year alone.
I had the opportunity to visit Lush’ s manufacturing hub in Poole last December, a hive of activity as the team geared up for the Christmas and Valentine’ s Day rush. Making its products by hand, the factory forms part of Lush’ s broader estate, where ethical sourcing and sustainability drive every decision.
Fresh ingredients and ethical sourcing One of the most fascinating parts of the visit was learning about Lush’ s sourcing practices, including the particularly heartwarming story of its blueberry procurement. Most of these blueberries come from a family-owned farm in Dorset, just a stone’ s throw from the Poole factory. Handpicked between June and September, the berries are quickly frozen to preserve their quality outside the harvesting season. Unlike other ingredients, blueberries retain their colour, nutrients and plump texture when frozen.
The Dorset farm, owned by David Trehane, has a unique history.
CREDIT: LUSH
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152 May 2025