Doncaster woman creates second product for Lush's Diwali collection

A Doncaster woman has created a bathing product for Lush’s Diwali collection - for the second year running.

Himani Sethi, who works at the firm’s Liverpool branch has followed up her first creation, the fan-favourite Prakash Bath Bomb, which sold more than 27,300 worldwide last year with a new range.

Himani grew up in Doncaster, and it was there, behind the counter of her local Lush shop in 2019, that her love of the brand took root.

Three years later she moved to Lush Spa Liverpool, where she now splits her time between the shop floor of the world’s biggest Lush store and the central training team.

Over the past two years, she has worked with Lush’s talented team of product inventors on the Diwali collection, developing two new products and pouring warmth and nostalgia into each as she channels her own heritage.

Lush, the fresh, handmade cosmetics company, has brought together products inspired by the family traditions, flavours and rituals of the five-day Festival of Lights.

Himani’s creative contribution is the Jalebi bubble bar, inspired by doodh jalebi, the sweet, syrupy treat shared during Diwali.

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A Lush spokesperson said: “This bubble bar cocoons you in warm, nostalgic waters.

“Tonka absolute brings creamy, comforting notes while cardamom oil adds a warming, relaxing touch to your soak. The dusting of plastic-free lustre catches the light, adding a little sparkle to your Diwali celebrations.”

Explaining the inspiration behind her creation, Himani said: “This product is inspired by doodh jalebi, which is jalebi soaked in milk and then infused with cardamom and given out on Diwali!

“For the sweet and spicy lovers, this bubble bar is a hug in a warm home!”

For Himani, the collection is more than creating products inspired by her heritage; it is also about sharing the meaning of Diwali and the sense of community it brings.

Celebrating Diwali in Liverpool, a different city to where she was raised, helped Himani recognise the importance of connection and sharing cultural traditions with others.

She said: “When I first moved to Liverpool, celebrating Diwali felt difficult without relatives nearby, but my new friends embraced my traditions and made the occasion feel just as special.

“To me, that’s what Diwali is about: bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. Liverpool is a welcoming city, and seeing people with shared backgrounds and lived experiences come together is heartwarming, creating a real sense of belonging.”

Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals on the Hindu Calendar, with Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities marking the occasion in a variety of ways. In 2026, the festivities will run from Friday 6th to Tuesday 10th November 2026, marking the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.