British Honey

Bees collect nectar from flowers and carry it to their hives where the worker bees convert it into honey. Half a kilogram of honey contains the essence of about two million flowers and the colour, fragrance and properties of honey vary depending on the varieties foraged. Bees need to make thousands of round trips to collect nectar, and a single bee produces only about a teaspoon of honey during its lifetime.

Honey is imperishable and is also a natural humectant, which means that it attracts and retains moisture. This is good news in cosmetics as it protects the skin and hair, keeps them moisturised and conditioned while contributing to the preservative of products formulae. 

This honey comes from a Wales-based supplier who works closely with a network of British beekeepers and supports them in their harvesting methods and techniques to ensure they meet Lush’s animal welfare standards. All beehives are located on permaculture or wildlands with diverse forage all year round.