Company:
Forested
Year:
2020
Duration:
3 years
Overview
LUSH (Via Forested) | Ingredient Vetting for an Iconic Product Line
LUSH is a global beauty brand known for ethical sourcing and handmade products. Through Forested, the engagement supported the sourcing and evaluation of wild Ethiopian honey for its Honey I Washed the Kids line, aligning ingredient characteristics with the brand’s sourcing values and formulation requirements.
What I Led
Preparing Forested’s honey for commercial evaluation through shelf-stability research, including water activity levels, research into its medicinal properties, and quality assurance documentation. The work also supported technical handoffs between sourcing teams and LUSH’s U.K. formulation team.
What Shifted
The honey met LUSH’s sourcing and quality requirements, enabling its inclusion in a globally distributed product. Research, documentation and coordination helped connect smallholder production with commercial formulation needs while retaining traceability and the ingredient’s connection to its origins.
