With the spread of coronavirus on Britons’ minds, Lush has opened its doors, allowing people to wash their hands for free. Considering the sway that brand values have on both purchasing behaviour and loyalty, Lush's caring move in a crisis will be well-received by an increasingly concerned public.

As COVID-19 brings hand hygiene to the fore, cleanliness is poised to become part of people’s self-care routines for good. Playing into this shift is UK brand The Palm of Feronia, which is launching a hand-cleansing spray made with natural crystals that promote renewal and purification.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused people around the world to suddenly and drastically alter their everyday habits, but what will the lasting impact be? Canvas8 spoke to three experts to explore the long-term implications of the crisis on how we spend, socialise, and stay healthy.

As Britons increasingly look to limit their consumption of single-use plastic, they’re turning to plastic-free ways to stock their bathroom shelves, which means the once-maligned bar soap is making an unlikely comeback. With eco values on the brain, what does today’s solid soap shopper want?