By Elise French

LUSH really does put the whole fruit (and vegetable!) into their products (maybe that’s why so many of them look and smell good enough to eat!) and this year, there are even more seasonal ingredients in their amazing bath, skin and hair products for the fall and winter.

Apples ~ Demon in the Dark Soap (Vegan)

Demon in the Dark is an angel of a soap; the refreshing infusion of ingredients invigorates the mind and body. The green and devilishly dark soap is wrapped in black wax to keep the essential oils particularly zesty – be sure to peel it off before you use it. Fresh mint, warm cloves and organic apple juice polish skin and the masses of creamy, minty bubbles tingle you awake and revive your senses.

To Use: Moisten bar and body. Rub bar and work into lather over body. Rinse thoroughly

Benefits of Apples/Apple Juice: Apple juice is squeezed from fresh fruit and added to our products immediately. In combination with cleansing ingredients, the juice de-greases the skin with its gentle astringent, acidic properties. We use cartons of apple juice when making this soap!

Avocado ~ Avobath Bath Bomb (Vegan)

Avo as in avocado! This jolly green giant of a bath bomb is loaded with freshly mashed organic avocado and olive oil to moisturize and leave skin feeling soft. In addition, a stimulating mix of clean lemongrass, refreshing bergamot and balancing rosewood essential oils will lift spirits and leave you feeling revived. We dare you to feel sleepy after sniffing Avobath! To Use: Fill tub with warm water, drop in the bath bomb and enjoy its lovely color and fragrance.

Benefits of Avocado: Avocado oil is a great treatment for some forms of dermatitis and arthritis, as well as to help relieve eczema. Avocado oil, rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, also helps to reduce age spots and the appearance of scars, treating wrinkles and fine lines, and protects against the effects of UV rays.

Also featured in: King of Skin Body Butter (Avocado), Skin Drink (Avocado), Lovely Jubblies (Avocado oil), Ocean Salt (Avocado butter) and more.

Figs ~ Fig and Leaves Soap (Vegan)

The lovely, creamy bar feels more like a moisturizer than soap and its floral scent with a hint of eastern exoticism is sure to draw people in. Earthy ylang ylang and floral orange blossom absolute perfume this delicious bar while balancing the skin’s oil production and conditioning. The base of the soap is made of nutritious, fresh, organic figs that leave behind tiny seeds that gently exfoliate skin. It will feel smooth and smell luxuriously of figs and flowers. To Use: Moisten bar and body. Rub bar and work into lather over body. Rinse thoroughly.

Benefits of Figs: Figs contain acids, enzymes and vitamins A and C. Fresh figs will condition skin and add shine to hair. We use fresh figs in our Jungle solid hair conditioner, blended and added to the conditioner, along with a whole fruit salad of beautiful ingredients.

Also featured in: Jungle solid conditioner.

Pumpkin ~ Coco Lotion (Vegan)

Inspired by the Caribbean, the soft scent in Coco Lotion comes from the oils and herbs: toning fresh mandarins, rejuvenating rosemary and fresh pineapple for its naturally skin brightening enzymes. Its secret strength comes from a wonderful blend of oils and butters: sesame seed oil, pumpkinseed oil and a generous handful of extra virgin coconut oil for soft and supple skin. To Use: Apply cream to areas that need a little extra TLC.

Benefits of Pumpkin: Pumpkin seed oil contains zinc, magnesium, carotenoids and a good balance of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). It is also very high in vitamin E, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Studies also suggest that topical application of it can decrease skin dryness and fine lines.

Also featured in: Handy Gurugu Hand Cream (pumpkinseed butter).

Other seasonal ingredients include: Fennel, found in LUSH’s Sugar Scrub, Grapefruit, found in LUSH’s No Drought Dry Shampoo, and Kiwi, found in LUSH’s I Love Juicy Shampoo.

Pick up a bushel of LUSH’s seasonal products at any LUSH store, including their newest 700 square foot Cosmetics store in the Mall at Chestnut Hill!