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As any self-indulgent vegan should, I absolutely love LUSH products. The UK-based company is known for their decadent, handmade bath and body treats, but above all else, they use natural, vegan (mostly) ingredients and are 100-percent animal friendly—which means your bath-time fun isn’t at the expense of furry little beings getting stuck with needles in lab cages. The following are my opinions on a handful of their summertime flavors, all vegan, which you can find on their website or their fairly new location in Salt Lake at the City Creek mall!
Mint Julips Lip Scrub:
Have you ever looked in the mirror while you’re scrubbing your face and started craving a sugary treat? You will after getting a taste of this lip scrub. It is quite literally a sugar scrub: The ingredients are mainly cold-pressed organic sugar, with peppermint oil and vanilla extract. I put these on my lips and scrubbed them gently, then LICKED the sugar right off. Not only did it make my lips smooth and blushed from the scrubbing, but the essential oils also lock in moisture for long-lasting suppleness. My only critique is: How am I gonna use this in my vegan cookie recipe with such a small jar?!
Strawberry Feels Forever Massage Bar:
I’ve long since realized that I am never going to get my significant other to give me a decent massage—no matter how delicious my vegan tacos are. This massage bar would be perfect if it stepped up to do the job, but we can’t have everything. Fortunately the fact it smells like a strawberry shake will distract you from the fact its your own hands that are moving up and down your arms and legs. It’s made with actual crushed strawberries, and though it’s a bit oily, it doesn’t leave you feeling like you just rubbed creamed plastic all over your body like some massage bars I’ve used.
Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly:
“Care for a little slap and tickle? Cherries, coconut, jelly and sparkles—this is a jiggly party in a pot.” This is the description on the Shower Jelly jar, which made it the first product I opened up in the shower, of course. My boyfriend lived in the UK for a bit and explained that jelly is a thing there, but this is one of those British-isms that just doesn’t translate well to American tastes. To me, it smelled like cherry cough syrup, and once the stuff was in my hands, it was really hard to keep it there without chunks falling into the drain. Imagine trying to smear Jell-O on your skin and you’ll get the picture.
Tea Tree and Breath of Fresh Air Toners:
These were by far my favorite summer LUSH products, and the ones that have been getting the most use. I always struggle with both dry and oily skin, especially in the middle of summer. I use the Tea Tree Toner every morning before putting on my makeup, and also spritz a little on my back and shoulders. Over the past month, my skin has visible cleared of acne and my skin tone has evened out. Who knew that tea tree oil was the answer to all of my skin problems?! As for the Breath of Fresh Air—it’s a great alternative to carrying around a spray bottle of water to cool down. It contains aloe, seaweed and rose extracts, and feels and smells great. I can’t wait to take it to the music festival I’m attending this month––I’ll be feeling classy and girly while everyone else douses themselves in warm mineral water.
