Ingredient

Tiger Lily Extract

Lilium tigrinum; Propylene Glycol

Benefit:

Natural

Brightly-coloured tiger lilies are soaked and then mixed in propylene glycol so that the humectant can extract their beneficial properties for the skin.

Tiger Lily Extract

Where do we get this extract’s ingredients?

Lush UK purchases propylene glycol from a Belgium company that prides itself on creating biodegradable chemicals from natural oils - in this case, rapeseed. Their business strategy includes protecting natural resources and biodiversity, the welfare of their employees and inclusivity.

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

Like most flowers at Lush, the tiger lilies are bought from a supplier who sources them from different countries around the world depending on season and availability. They must comply with Lush's buying policy which encourages growers to move away from the use of hazardous pesticides. Periodic, case-by-case spot checks are also performed to detect pesticide residues on the ingredients entering our factories.

What are the benefits for the skin?

  • A humectant, propylene glycol attracts and carries water-based ingredients to the skin and hair.
  • At Lush, we find that lilies have great astringent and antibacterial properties.

What are the benefits for Lush formulas?

Propylene glycol has many uses and is a very versatile substance. This wide use means that much is known about the safety of this material. It is recognised as safe for use in foods, cosmetics and medicines. Lush has been using it for decades and has never had health concerns related to it.