The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick in Brighton, England, with the belief that business could be a force for good.
- Founded 1976
- Parent Natura ; Natura Cosmeticos SA’s bought the Body Shop from L’Oreal for about 1 billion euros ($1.13 billion) in 2017.
- To be sold to international private equity group Aurelius Group for an enterprise value of GBP 207 million or $256.6 million (Nov 2023)
- Website https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/
The Body Shop has always done things differently and created innovative, naturally-inspired products. Today its Enrich Not Exploit Commitment is stronger than ever. The Body Shop is dedicated to enriching people as well as the planet, working fairly with farmers and suppliers and helping communities thrive through its Community Trade program. The Body Shop has never tested any of its ingredients or products on animals and never will.
The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick
