Ingrédient

Star Anise Decoction

Illicium Verum

A pop star (anise) of the spice world. 

So named for its shape, star anise comes from the Illicium vernum - an evergreen tree native to China and Vietnam, grown across East Asia and Southest Asia. The fruits have a distinctive 8-pointed, star-shaped appearance. They are dried after harvest, resulting in a brown, fragrant and wood-like spice. Whilst its name pays homage to aniseed, thanks to similarities between their flavour profiles, the two plants are actually unrelated. 

What are the benefits of star anise decoction?

The strong, pleasant liquorice-like aroma of star anise makes it fantastic for infusing Lush products with a spicy, festive scent.

What is a decoction?

Lush decoctions are made in-house by boiling raw materials in water until half of the water evaporates. This creates a concentrated liquid extract, aromatic and packed full of benefits for the skin and hair.

Where do we get star anise from?

Lush generally purchases spices, herbs and seeds through a distributor. They source products from different countries depending on seasonality and stock availability.