Ingredient

Fresh Fennel Extracted In Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Foeniculum vulgare; Olea europaea

Organic extra virgin olive oil, bursting with its own beneficial properties, becomes a worthy vessel to carry the goodness of fresh fennel into your skin.

A member of the parsley (Apiaceae) family, fennel is known for its light aniseed-like flavour. There are different kinds of fennel: some grow with a large white edible bulb, while some are cultivated for their soft feathery leaves and seeds. Originally from southern Europe, fennel is now grown worldwide. 

One of fennel's main constituents is anethole, a compound also found in aniseed and star anise. Anethole is a contributing factor to the plant's recognisable aroma, and there is some evidence that suggests it can help protect against harmful bacteria. 

What are the benefits of fresh fennel extracted in organic extra virgin olive oil?

• A distinct aromatic scent reminiscent of liquorice
• Fennel tones, cleanses and mildly stimulates
• Olive oil conditions and protects

Olive oil is easily absorbed and provides lightweight hydration, helping replenish a healthy level of moisture in the skin. Traditionally, herbalists favour fennel for its supposed clarifying effect on congested skin. Together, these lovely ingredients offer a nostalgically fragranced oil that encourages a radiant complexion. 

Where does Lush get fresh fennel extracted in organic extra virgin olive oil?

We make this ingredient in-house by soaking fresh fennel overnight in olive oil to soften and extract its goodness. 

We source fresh fennel from multiple UK-based suppliers.* Organic extra virgin olive oil, meanwhile, is sourced from suppliers in Turkey, Lebanon and Spain.* These suppliers work to positively impact people and the environment in their own unique way. You can read more about these suppliers on our dedicated Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil ingredient page, along with more information about the oil's cosmetic benefits. 

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