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Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold…

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...For everyone who’s ever used a face cream, anti-wrinkle treatment, “bath bomb” or body “butter” — did you ever think that while performing your daily beautification rituals, you might actually be supporting Hamas and its sympathizers?

Well, if you use a brand of high-end spa products by a company called LUSH, you are.

Some may not have ever heard of the luxury cosmetics company Lush, but on the hip streets of Soho, West Hollywood, South Beach and Mayfair in London, the boutique soap-pusher has become a household name. Billed as a purveyor of “fresh, handmade” cosmetics, Lush’s products promise to pamper you head to toe with luxurious all natural lotions, soaps, bath gels, lipsticks, shampoos and perfumes.

Seems innocent enough, right? Think twice.

It turns out British-born Lush supports a number of far-left causes — spun on its website as “ethical campaigns” — running the gamut from: global warming to oil spills; gay marriage to a “no one is illegal” campaign; to advancing the fight against nuclear energy.  All polarizing issues that carry an inherit risk of alienating customers — but when Lush announced its support for the anti-Israel, jihadi sympathizing OneWorld campaign — the company’s foray into the murky waters of the Israeli Palestinian conflict went beyond the pale.

With a reported $350 million in annual revenue (some reports even say $500 million) and locations in over 40 countries, Lush’s far-reach and influence cannot easily be dismissed.

You might remember OneWorld — the group started by various recording artists whose stated aim is to “free Palestine” from its Israeli “oppressors.”  With the help of well-known music group Coldplay, OneWorld launched a song titled “Freedom for Palestine.” The pro-Palestinian song pushes a revisionist narrative, which paints Israel as “illegal occupiers” committing “crimes against humanity.”


The fact that West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem are territories under dispute and not in fact “illegally occupied,” — and that the charge of Israel committing “crimes against humanity” is erroneous — doesn’t seem to be of consequence to OneWorld and its supporters.

Lush’s website even hosts a separate section just for the OneWorld campaign. Below is a screenshot of the dedicated page:

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...

Lush’s OneWorld page featuring the following statement:

This month we have the exciting opportunity to help secure a UK chart position for a song called ‘Freedom for Palestine’ by a collective of musicians called OneWorld. The aim of the song is to raise awareness of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the resulting poverty and other human rights abuses.

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...

Still, despite outraged customers requesting Lush to sever ties with OneWorld, Lush’s crusade to “free the Palestinians” continues. After receiving a written complaint from a former customer and blogger who found the company’s anti-Israel bend repugnant, Lush stuck to its guns and continued to vilify Israel in a written response. Below is reportedly Lush’s reply written by “customer care manager” Vicky Jansson.

Chock-full of historical inaccuracies, this is a perfect example of what happens when a cosmetic company believes itself to be a think tank on foreign policy:

Thank you for your email. I‘m sorry to hear you’re disappointed with Lush’s support for the OneWorld project. The history between Israel and Palestine is long, complicated and often under dispute. However, what is very clear is the level of suffering occurring today, in part due to the construction of the wall which is cutting Palestinian people off from vital health services and has dramatically increased poverty in the area. History does not excuse such suffering. It will take both sides to come to a solution, but what is also clear is that this is not a conflict of two equal sides and thus the onus must be on the dominating force, Israel.

Jansson then goes on to liken Palestinian’s experience to the long suffering plight of Tibetans.  She failed to leave out the fact that Tibetans do not mobilize terror squads, spawn suicide bombers, or lob rockets into civilian population centers in neighboring China.

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...

Perhaps most hypocritical is Lush’s involvement in human rights campaigns for both gays and women, given that both communities suffer unspeakable persecution in the Muslim world.  Out of the 40 countries Lush has a presence in, Israel is not one of them, yet Saudi Arabia — where women aren’t even allowed to show their face let alone make it more attractive with cosmetics — found a place in Lush’s heart.

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...

Conversely, Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, recently hosted its own gay pride parade and consistently elects women to the highest ranking offices in the land.  One doubts the possibility of ever seeing that occur in Gaza or West Bank.

The blogger who originally complained to Lush and broke the story online might have summed it up best in a reply to Jansson. Below is a brief excerpt:

…it is clear that the people at Lush have absolutely no understanding about it [the history between Israel and Palestine], because they have accepted the narrative of political activists whose objective is nothing less than the destruction of the Jewish State. Have you ever thought about the possibility that almost every piece of information being promoted by those people is a lie? Have you, or any of your Lush colleagues ever been to Israel (and I don’t include trips to the ‘West Bank’ under the protection of anti-Israel groups) and spent time with Israelis? Clearly not,  because if any of them had they will know that the narrative presented on the Lush website is a total lie.

The entire thread of letters to and from Lush can be read here.

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...

Interestingly enough, Lush might now be trying to conceal its support for OneWorld — perhaps after dismayed customers contacted the company about its dubious world-view and affiliations.  The OneWorld page, which first featured prominently on Lush’s site, is now rather difficult to find — slipping inconspicuously to the very bottom of a laundry list of other Lush-sponsored causes. In a passive-aggressive way, Lush doesn’t seem to want to give up OneWorld, but on the flip-side, doesn’t necessarily want to shout its support from the rooftops either. Is Lush trying to downplay its controversial ties in order to mislead unsuspecting customers?

Luxury Spa Brand Helps Hamas With Every Soap and Lotion Sold...

Below is a video about Lush’s “ethical campaigns” featured on the company’s site:

Lush Cosmetics – A Lush Life, We Believe from Jack Constantine on Vimeo.

For the record, Lush has dozens of stores in the U.S. Here is a list of all their U.S. locations.

Comments (145)

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  • LS1XJ
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:19pm

    this is the last time anyone in my house buys that crap. we don’t support terror in our home

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  • LadyIzShy
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:18pm

    never even heard of this stuff.. but you can be sure if I ever run across it I wont be buying

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  • virgie morgan
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:18pm

    @Want our Country Back
    It is soooo hard to buy made in the USA but I’m always excited to see Made in the USA on some of my purchases…. I’ve tried for years not to buy made in china but it is really difficult. I’d pay a lot more money for stuff from here so if anybody wants to make anything here, we’ll buy it.

    If you can find anything made in America it is not made by American’s but illegals…so they got us coming and going. What we really need is “Made in America By American’s”…now that’s a business like no other!!

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  • chips1
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:14pm

    Use LUSH today, for tomorrow you will be stoned to death.

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  • SUEB
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:09pm

    Better watch out it may be laced with acid…..these people know that American women will buy anything that will make them feel good and look better. They’ll get you hooked and when things are getting bad for HAMAS they will attack the women here in the USA….BUYER BEWARE…..

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:09pm

    This information is great. It‘s too bad someone doesn’t catalog the bad guy companies so we can all withhold our money from them. The problem is much closer than a niche female lotion or soap maker.
    The CEO of GM wants to trash out economy by calling for an additional $1 per gallon tax on gas, all to push their new global warming hoax crapola. What about GE? No one can deny that this traitorous company has an anti-American agenda. Then there’s the hidden far left companies like Progressive Insurance, AARP, SC Johnson & Co, Kodak, The Girl Scouts, The Pittsburgh Steelers, etc., etc, all pushing a leftist Commie agenda.

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  • MercyMe
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:08pm

    I’ll never buy from LUSH again. Their products are wonderful but very pricey. No great loss.
    *** Anyone But Obama 2012 ***

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  • Mobie1316
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:01pm

    I Love natural product, I garden, I sew, I can and I store. This company Lush makes me sad to support Hamas Organizations is going against what the company says it’s all about.

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  • compatriotshonor
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:01pm

    Ahhh, the irish spring of lush products. Smells more like the repugnant scent of socialism, or a musky arab!

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  • yosemitefan
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:57pm

    What fragrances do they offer? Goat, Sheep, Camel, and what is That SMELL?

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    • chips1
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:27pm

      It’s ROSE_ELLEN. She will be here shortly. The smell preceeds her actual arrival.

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  • 1959
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:52pm

    Lush supports a “no one is illegal”campaign while at the same time promoting a song which paints Israel as “illegal occupiers.”

    Illogical and insane.

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  • SandyfromChesterfield
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:51pm

    It looks like a lot of the Macy’s stores in the US carry their products.

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  • benji1
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:51pm

    Check out Me! Bath at http://www.mebath.com Made in America and much better than LUSH!

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  • FREDD The WILSON
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:49pm

    Well well well.Peace and love and cotten candy.Guess Rose Ellen will stock up before sales begin to plummet

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    • Grandmadar
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:11pm

      Ha,.ha ha… I’m sorry this was just too much! Yes, I’ll bet she is a private shareholder. I really needed a laugh after hearing Macy’s sells this stuff. RoseEllen is not American.

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  • PoliticalSmackdown {Subscribe & Friend me on YouTube}
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:49pm

    Boycott them!

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_210600992317258

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  • bellasbrat
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:43pm

    You can pretty much expect this kind of thing when purchasing “natural” products.

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    • hasbro333
      Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:36pm

      Unfortunately a lot of the natural/organic industry is dominated by those who blindly (or even scarier full knowingly) support even the most questionable organizations. But I assure you that not everyone in the natural/organic industry does.

      I know this because I am a christian conservative who has educated myself & supports individual freedoms including the ability for Israel to exist. My husband and I also happen to own a natural handmade bath & body company who operates out of Monroe, GA. Through our company we support stay-at-home moms (they help us with production), our church & local businesses in our community. Through our success & as we continue to grow we take pride in hand-making our product in the US & will continue to support those who support good.

      I am happy to say that companies & people like us do exist. And what’s even better… by looking a little harder for “us” you‘ll usually find products better than those from China or those who support things that you don’t.

      http://www.rinsesoap.com

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  • JoeBtfsplk
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:39pm

    Do Muslim men require their wife/wives to bathe regularly, or do they prefer the stink from wearing black robes around in 100 degree heat?
    I’m guessing body odor is typical in Muslim countries.

    Not too many Muslims can afford Luxury Spa Brand Soaps!

    What is a Luxury soap? More perfume than regular?

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  • maizie45
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:37pm

    Hamas is totally down with gay marriage & all….

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    • chips1
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:21pm

      That still won’t make me vote for BO.

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  • Alucard
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:36pm

    Isn’t there a law against aiding terrorists? Where is the FBI on this one? Maybe its because we now call them enemy combatants. Change the words all you want people are starting to see through the BS.

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  • lonewolf57
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:34pm

    This exposure is going on my Facebook,Twitter and to the extent I can take it,my buying and selling on my Ebay accounts.My acquaintances,which are many,will know this truth.Thanks again Blaze.

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  • Netsurfer2
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:25pm

    I won’t be buying anything from them and will never buy from terrorists or anyone that funds them.

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  • UlyssesP
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:24pm

    I wonder if anyone will compile a list of stores in the U.S. that carry this stuff and post it here…

    http://lushusa.com/shop/find/list/

    I’ll be sure to drop in and say “Hi”.

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    • discardofevil
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:44pm

      Yes just looked it up. MACY’S does and there is almost a retail store in every major mall that carries this Lush. Let your Mall Owners know!! You will not be supporting them.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:52pm

      Brings a new meaning to “bend over for the soap”

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    • Grandmadar
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:06pm

      Discard….. so what I thought was look-a-like is the real thing! Yuck. I will have to let Macy’s know like you said. I shop there regularly, this is very disappointing. I was introduced to one soap and the first wiff I almost threw up. almost ruined my day!

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:22pm

    Don’t just say, “NO!”; say, “hell, NO!”

    BOYCOTT muslimes and boycott anything that could possibly aid them.

    While you’re at it, boycott china.

    Take AMERICA back, one purchase at a time!

    GOD BLESS AMERICA.

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    • godhead
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:31pm

      But don’t buy GM, right? Get a clue, tbgr

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    • Want our country back
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:45pm

      It is soooo hard to buy made in the USA but I’m always excited to see Made in the USA on some of my purchases…. I’ve tried for years not to buy made in china but it is really difficult. I’d pay a lot more money for stuff from here so if anybody wants to make anything here, we’ll buy it.

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    • IStand4Something
      Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:56pm

      Basin and Basin White are direct competitors to Lush. They have similar products and the original makers of the Bath Bomb. Their products are made in the USA, mostly in Florida and the company is still a family business owned by those who started it. They do not have a plethora of stores, as Lush does, but you can order online. Check out their websites at http://www.basinwhite.com and http://www.basin.com.

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    • Robert-CA
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:04pm

      I wonder how many other companies are funding muslim extremists without our knowledge .

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    • Grandmadar
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:02pm

      Amen, Kickagrandma! Never heard of the stuff but Macy’s sells some look-a-like stuff. It all looks weird and too aromatic for my taste. Big chunks of soap not easily held in the shower!

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    • fightback
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:24pm

      Give cases to the flotilla and then we can tell buy all the suds where the ships are hopefully sunk.

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    • TrueGrit
      Posted on June 30, 2011 at 7:49am

      I’m still tryig to get a grip on Arabs/ soap/ and beauty products.

      I’ts a major oxymoron. Sneeky little buggers.

      Have a great day, ya’ll.

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on June 30, 2011 at 3:39pm

      another break with the-anti arab pro zionist illigal occupation propaganda machine. maybe there’s hope!

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  • Redistributor
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:22pm

    Cheers!

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    • dealer@678
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:09pm

      So get Palestine to buy your crap

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    • Jabber
      Posted on June 30, 2011 at 4:26pm

      This one SUCKS for me. I LOVE….and I mean LOVE in a totally unnatural, slightly mental way….their bath bombs. Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. But, as long as they support terrorists, they’ll no longer have my support. Bye Bye Lush…I shall miss you.

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  • Exrepublisheep
    Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:21pm

    *Sigh*. Free market I suppose. Free not to buy also. Also free to boycott anyone/company who supports them. Lots of freedom!

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    • mikem1969
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:44pm

      boycott anyone that sells this stuff.

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    • yourbuddy
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:49pm

      communism and child slavery supported with every computer or cellphone purchased

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    • Want our country back
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:52pm

      There were 2 Mediterranean restaurants in Detroit that were great and we all frequented them until we heard they were funding terrorist…. I just googled it and this is what I found

      2008
      Workers Receive Final Paycheck From La Shish
      Bad Publicity, Lost Revenue Over Alleged Terrorist Ties Too Much For Chain

      We the people can make a difference – Keep up the good fight

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    • *************************
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:59pm

      Lush – Fresh Handmade Cosmetics … From The Bodies Of Dead Jews.

      Report Post » WeDontNeedNoStinkinBadges  
    • biohazard23
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:02pm

      Man, every time I walk past the Lush stores at the mall, I want to gag from the cloying stench that emanates from its door. Now I know that the stench is not just from the overly-fragranced garbage piled up in the windows.

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    • Cobra Blue
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:11pm

      MArk it down. Do you really think people will stop buying this product because of the affiliation with Hamas. Dirty little secret is NO. We The People are not that principled yet to take such a positioned stance. If it hasn’t gotten personal with the customers i.e. affecting their daily lives directly then they will keep on keeping on.

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    • CatB
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:14pm

      Glad to get the heads up on this .. going to email a link to everyone I know … boycott? .. absolutely!

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    • GadsdenPatriot
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:05pm

      Lush and the band Coldplay can kiss my butt. They are Satan’s little helpers.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:20pm

      I agree with you all; boycot the product and if the places selling it do not get the hint, and stop carrying it, then boycot them as well. If it is fair for the unions and the left to do so, we can engage in the same freedom of chosing to shop and do business elsewhere.

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    • jhaydeng
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:41pm

      Yuck!

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    • GETLIFE
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:55pm

      Disagree, COBRA. I do not pay to see movies with actors or actresses who use politics for publicity, and I certainly don’t buy products from companies who use geopolitics for publicity.
      Remember “Benetton’s?” (Are they still around?)

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    • Goldlady
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:08pm

      Bye, bye Lush. No more for me.

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    • ZOMBIE JESUS LOVES ME
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:44pm

      Man, I don’t know. I mean … that’s some pretty looking soap. I bet it smells nice, too.

      Decisions are hard.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:59pm

      Let hamas eat soap. I sure as h e ll won’t buy it!!!

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