Lusan is unique in intention.
Like the food we eat the most beneficial skincare is made with raw, organic, farm-grown ingredients, with as little processing as possible.
Our skin knows inherently how to renew and look after itself. The skincare we choose should respect our skin's natural functions, support its daily processes, not burden it with unnecessary chemicals.
We are constantly bombarded with ever more products to complicate our skin care routines. My simple concept of gentle Cleansing, Hydrating, Moisturising and Protecting will support the skin in finding its natural rhythm, protect and nourish the skin through the day and support regeneration and renewal overnight.
Natural Plant Skincare
I’m passionate about creating whole plant medicinal skincare products, using slow mindful processes to harness and preserve the healing, energetic qualities of the whole herbs, flowers and roots, capturing the vast array of vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, catechins and anthocyanin to create therapeutic formulas that nourish the skin and gently guide it to wholeness and health.
Ingredients
It’s not just about what does go into my preparations but also what doesn’t! Only 100% natural herbal botanicals and cold pressed plant oils, there is no place for isolated extracts, ‘derived from’, over processed or synthetic ingredients. I am committed to using only ingredients that are there to benefit your skin, no fillers, emulsifiers, artificial scents or surfactants used simply to thicken, provide texture or bind a product together.
Small Batch Production
Every Lusan preparation is meticulously hand-crafted by me in the Lusan apothecary. This artisan approach means that I retain a deep connection to the energetic quality of the plants and that you are assured of the freshest preparations of exceptional quality and efficacy.
Sustainable Sourcing
This is at the heart of what I do, from seed to bottle, carefully selecting the vast majority of ingredients from UK organic growers who are committed to sustainable farming practices, and ensuring that ingredients from further afield are not only grown to organic or biodynamic principles but that workers are not exploited and are paid fairly for their produce.
Biodiversity and Conservation
Only organic or biodynamic-grown ingredients are used. Organic agriculture results in much greater biodiversity (more birds, bees and animals), and protects the environment by banning the use of herbicides and artificial fertilisers, reducing environmental pollution. It is also playing an increasingly important role in mitigating climate change, by taking carbon out of the atmosphere and safely locking it away in the soil.
Slow Beauty Philosophy
Lusan Skin embodies the slow beauty philosophy. It begins with the tiny seed placed in the earth, nourished by the soil, nurtured by farmers, and carefully harvested, before arriving at the Lusan apothecary. Once here I use traditional techniques including infusing botanicals in cold-pressed plant oils, this slow process can take weeks to ensure all the active components are captured and ready to nourish your skin and soul.
