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Founded in 1995 by six co-founders—Mark and Mo Constantine, Rowena Bird, Helen Ambrosen, Liz Bennett, and Paul Greeves—Lush began as a small cosmetics shop in Poole, Dorset, UK. Since then we have been pioneers in the beauty industry, committed to creating fresh, handmade products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin. We pride ourselves on using ethically sourced ingredients and developing cruelty-free, innovative products that challenge the status quo. Our dedication to environmental sustainability and ethical practices is embedded in everything we do. At Lush, we strive to leave the world lusher than we found it. This means actively working to reduce our environmental footprint through packaging-free products and supporting causes that matter. We fight for animal rights, promote fair trade, and push for real, meaningful change in the beauty industry. Our mission is about more than products—it’s about changing the way the world sees beauty. As a 10% employee-owned company, Lush values the contributions of every individual. Our team is the driving force behind our creativity, innovation, and commitment to a better future. By empowering our people and staying true to our mission, we continue to lead the charge for a more ethical, sustainable, and inclusive beauty industry.

Robertet Group was founded in Grasse in 1850 and is the world leader in natural ingredients. Based in France and majority family-owned since its creation, the Robertet Group is still controlled by the Maubert family and is the only fragrance, flavor and ingredient company that is fully integrated throughout the entire creative process, from source to final fragrance or flavor. Today, the Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has more than 2,500 employees worldwide and offers its customers a range of more than 1,600 natural materials and products created in one of its 17 global creation centers. In 2024, the Robertet Group will have achieved a global net turnover in excess of 808 million euros. Natural raw materials Robertet supplies natural ingredients for the flavoring and perfume industries as well as the active ingredients used in health and beauty products. Its expertise ranges from sourcing plants to industrial processes of extraction, hydro-distillation, purification, and molecular distillation, as well as CO2 extraction, combining its methods and knowhow with tradition and innovation. Fragrances Through its staff of perfumers, researchers, evaluators, application and marketing specialists, Robertet explores the world of unique olfactory emotions and develops high quality perfumes. Flavors Since the Group has a thorough knowledge of the flavor cultures specific to each continent, its flavorists evaluate the ability of their creations to meet the customer’s requirements with the help of customized sensory panels. Active ingredients The Group’s new Health & Beauty Division is backed by the nutricosmetics of Hitex and Bionov to explore the health and beauty benefits of natural ingredients.