Lush Lends a Helping Hand to Japan

The Beauty Almanac team is always happy to hear about charity donations meant to help people in need. We are proud to announce that Lush created two limited-edition products to help people of Japan get back on their feet after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

This catastrophe has also affected Lush Cosmetics personally, since they have 1600 staff members, 145 shops, and a manufacturing facility located in Japan. So it's no wonder that they stepped in to support local organizations that are working to rebuild affected areas and support Japanese citizens, some of whom are members of the Lush family. To aid in the relief effort, Lush is selling limited edition products with 100% of the proceeds going to various Japanese charities.

The Rising Sun soap ($5.95) resembles the Japanese flag and softens the skin with a sweet cherry fragrance. All proceeds from the soap will go directly to Peace Boat, a Japan-based non-profit organization. Since the earthquake, Peace Boat has been organizing volunteers, transporting aid and providing hot meals to those affected by the disaster.

Lush has also launched three limited edition Charity Pots ($5.00/each). This rich body lotion is made with Fair Trade organic cocoa butter with a hint of ylang ylang and geranium. 100% of the sale of each Charity Pot will be donated to three Japanese humanitarian and animal welfare organizations:

• Rescue Stock Yard – a Japanese domestic disaster non-profit that has started emergency relief and preparation for long-term support for thousands of survivors.
• NGO Collaboration Centre for HANSIN QUAKE Rehabilitation – members of this center have been in the Miyagi Prefecture providing support for the victims.
• Animal Peace – a grassroots animal welfare group that has been providing medical care, food and blankets for displaced animals.