Alternatives to Lush please?

There are a number of artisan-type soap (and other products) makers. Perhaps a bit of online research and trial and error will find you an acceptable alternative, and do them a favour with your custom. Good luck.

I use Goats of the Gorge from Somerset. Their products are cruelty free and use goats milk. I have used their geranium soap during lockdown and my hands are so soft despite washing them umpteen times. There are many small quality British producers out there. No doubt other GNetters will come up with more.

As others have said, plenty of alternatives. To be honest I have never set foot in Lush …the smell is overpowering !

If you can find a farmer's market nearby OnwardandUpward they usually have stalls selling locally made, organic soaps and hand creams. If you want something a bit more scented, have a look on line for artisan soap makers; it's a burgeoning market, especially at this time of year. Oh, and it's a thumbs up from me for giving Lush a swerve! I completely agree with your stance.

I use this company, the soaps are beautiful and it’s for a very good cause.
I buy lots of their spice sets, candles and soaps for gifts.

www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjbss6Oypz0AhWiolwKHbfDAJcQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdalit.co.uk%2F&usg=AOvVaw16ktZHZoX-8Oto7ySV0m2x

Thanks so much for all the links! Time to try something different I think and to support some small businesses that are doing good.

I have liked the overpowering smell, but I always thought it was natural until now when I have had a closer look at Lush overall due to this Binder scandal. I have realised they are using synthetic perfumes, where they always used to list all their (natural) ingredients and now only some are natural. What a big rip off and so political too.

It won't be hard to find somewhere to spend my money where I feel good about it.

I'm trying KinKind products - soaps, shampoo bars and conditioners. Their selling point is that they are eco-friendly - packaging is non-plastic and their carbon footprint is low. They are also vegan.

The Little Soap Company has a bar on sale where some of the profits from it are going to help save orang- utans. Unfortunately, I cannot remember which fragrance it was but it will say on their site. Ethical Superstore has a few toiletries. Another site is the Highland Soap Company, but I do not know what their products are like.

Another vote for The Little Soap Company. Their EcoWarrior shampoo bar is wonderful and not a bit like other bars which I've tried previously! Plus, it lasts for ages.Free delivery if you spend over £10.00.

The Somerset Toiletry Company
Scottish Fine Soaps
The England Soap Company

TK Maxx usually has a good selection of fine soaps and toiletries at discount prices.

I've never been into a Lush store, the overpowering smell is enough to put me off.

I get hay fever symptoms just walking past the Lush store here! I know a lot of people love it but I find it overpowering.

I, too, find the smell overpowering when walking past the store, never mind going into it. The smell alone has put me off from ever going inside one of their shops to purchase anything, so they’ll not make any profit from me.
I often wonder how the staff cope with working there hour after hour. Perhaps they eventually become immune to the smell?
It seems as if they are no longer the ethical company they once claimed to be?

Neom has lovely scents.

Body shop

Boz

Body shop

They aren’t as green as you might think.

eluxemagazine.com/culture/articles/5-brands-you-think-are-eco-but-really-arent/

In Nottingham the smell from the Lush shop travels to all the surrounding streets. It's way tooo strong.

I've bought quite a few items from The Somerset Toiletry Company and have been delighted with them.

If you’re in Nottingham Millie try Black Acres Soap Pantry stuff. It’s in the Handmade Nottingham shop in Kings Walk
Smells gorgeous and natural products made in Nottingham!

All great ideas, thanks!

I'm not keen on the body shop, just not sure why. You would think Body shop would be green... Just like you would think Lush would be all natural and it isn't. Good to look at these brands anew and find new ones.

Yes, I said on a thread a few days ago, it’s very clever marketing.

Just a few items in Lush are organic/ethical. But they promote those and then it gives the impression that all Lush products are the same.

Must say I love the products from the Highland Soap Company. Organic and environmentally friendly, reasonable prices too. www.highlandsoaps.com/pages/faqs

Highland Soap Co. is worth looking at.

Oops - didn’t read last post! Can I just compliment you on your good taste lincslass!!

Ooh yes Lincslass and Katek yes I have bought soap from there before! My favourite is La Paloma! Thanks for the reminder, it's been a while!