Ingredient

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract (Fresh Lime Extract)

Citrus aurantifolia

You put the lime in the glycerin and mix it all up.

This extract is made by soaking fresh limes in glycerin. Glycerin is a brilliant carrier that locks in and transports the ingredients it's mixed with to the skin. So, fresh lime boosts glycerine with its uplifting aroma, while glycerine carries the lovely properties of lime to the skin. 

What are the benefits of fresh lime extract?

• Contain citric acid: An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates and lifts dead skin cells, leaving fresher, smoother skin.
• Skin barrier function: glycerin attracts and retains moisture for dewy, hydration and dry skin relief. Uplifting top notes: a clean and fresh citrus aroma.

You can read more about the benefits of glycerine here. 

Where do we get our fresh lime extract?

We make this extract in house. Our fresh limes are purchased from a specialist distributor*, with whom Lush UK has been working since 2005. Depending on the time of year, they source products from different countries to try and have availability and the best quality all year round. 

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