The Olive Branch Shower Gel
A fragrant shower gel with olive oil, mandarin, and orange flower. Lush uses recyclable plastic bottles and offers 'naked' (plastic-free) options for some products.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains synthetic fragrance and is packaged in a plastic bottle, though it is made from recycled plastic. Some ingredients like Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating.
Why We Rated It This Way
Lush's The Olive Branch Shower Gel is made from Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Betaine, Fair Trade Olive Oil, Fresh Mandarin Juice, Perfume, Orange Flower Absolute, Bergamot Oil, Mandarin Oil, Vine Leaf Infusion, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Colour 42090, Colour 14700. Certifications: Vegan, Cruelty-Free.
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Lush The Olive Branch Shower Gel
Contains fragrance and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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