Ingredient / Inhaltsstoff

Lindenblüten-, Kletten-Labkraut- und Zimt-Dekokt

Tilia europaea; Galium aparine; Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Sweet-scented lime tree flowers, soothing cleavers, and spiced cinnamon are steeped in hot water until half of the liquid has evaporated, then strained to leave a gentle, skin-conditioning decoction. 

What are the benefits of this decoction?

• Lightly astringent
• Soothes and calms both skin and mind
• Cinnamon warms and invigorates

A triple threat (to misbehaving skin)

Lime tree flowers are said to be slightly astringent, giving them a toning effect. Tilia europaea leaves and flowers are slightly mucilagenous, producing a gel-like texture that calms the skin. 

You might be more familiar with cleavers as a playground favourite amongst pranksters. Also known as goosegrass, stickybud or stickywilly, it is the velcro-like plant that clings to anything it touches. In the same plant family as coffee, cleavers make a great, less caffeinated substitute for the beverage. In folk medicine, cleavers have been used to help soothe various skin ailments. 

Cinnamon sticks add a warming depth to this decoction, helping to stimulate blood circulation and energise tired muscles.

Where do we source this decoction?

Lush make our decoctions by hand in our factories. We buy our flowers and spices from multiple suppliers who source them from different countries around the world, depending on availability, season and species. Our suppliers comply with Lush's buying policy.