Ingredient

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract (Fresh Kiwi Extract)

Actinidia chinensis

You peel fresh kiwis, blend them in hot water, wait a bit (while whistling, perhaps?), strain, and tadaa! You made yourself a fresh kiwi extract, aka an infusion, Lush style.

Kiwis are joyful fruits, of a bright green colour beneath a fuzzy, brownish skin. If you like history and fun facts, read about their connection to New Zealand at the end of this page. 

What are the benefits of fresh kiwi extract?

• Enzymic exfoliation: Kiwis contain an enzyme called actinidin that exfoliates away dead skin cells, leaving the skin cleansed and refreshed.

• Antioxidants: Kiwis contain more vitamin C than oranges, and a good amount of vitamins E and A, and potassium. These are said to help the skin maintain suppleness and radiance.

Where do we get those kiwis?

Nearly all of our* fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased from the same specialist distributor, whom Lush UK has been working with since 2005. Depending on the time of year, they source products from different countries to try and have availability all year round. They work hard to supply as many organic products as possible and provide the highest quality available the rest of the time.

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