The Body Shop is a popular cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance brand with retail stores all around the world but is The Body Shop cruelty-free and vegan?
Is The Body Shop Cruelty-Free?
Yes, The Body Shop is Cruelty-free! None of The Body Shop’s ingredients, formulations, or finished products are tested on animals, anywhere in the world.
It is important to note that The Body Shop used to be owned by L’Oreal, however, in 2017, L’Oreal sold The Body Shop to Natura Cosmeticos. We have also confirmed that Natura is a cruelty-free corporation.
In addition, The Body Shop and Natura are both certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny.
The Body Shop has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals, they do not allow others to test on their behalf, their suppliers also do not test on animals, and their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing by law.
Below is what’s currently stated on The Body Shop’s website:
Who Owns The Body Shop?
The Body Shop was previously acquired by L’Oreal in 2006, however, The Body Shop is no longer owned by L’Oreal.
In 2017, L’Oreal sold The Body Shop to a Brazilian personal care cosmetics group called Natura.
Is Natura Cruelty-Free? Yes, The Body Shop’s parent company, Natura is a cruelty-free corporation and is also Leaping Bunny certified.
The Body Shop is included on our List of Cruelty-Free Brands.
You can find The Body Shop products at thebodyshop.com
Is The Body Shop Vegan?
The Body Shop is 100% Vegetarian but not all of The Body Shop’s products are vegan as some of their products contain animal by-products. However, The Body Shop does have some vegan options.
Please reference below for a list of The Body Shop vegan products.
Which of The Body Shop Products is Vegan?
Below is a list of The Body Shop products that are suitable for vegans and do not contain any animal by-products.
You can also find out which of their products are vegan on The Body Shop’s website.
Vegan Body Care – The Body Shop
- Aloe Multi-Use Soothing Gel
- British Rose Body Yogurt
- British Rose Exfoliating Soap
- British Rose Hand Wash
- Coconut Oil Brilliantly Nourishing Pre-Shampoo Hair Oil
- Coconut Soap
- Fuji Green Tea™ Body Lotion
- Fuji Green Tea™ Exfoliating Soap
- Fuji Green Tea™ Hand Cream
- Mango Hand Cream
- Mango Soap
- Moringa Body Yogurt
- Moringa Hand Cream
- Moringa Soap
- Olive Soap
- Peppermint Cooling Foot Spray
- Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub
- Pink Grapefruit Body Yogurt
- Pink Grapefruit Hand Cream
- Pink Grapefruit Hand Wash
- Pink Grapefruit Soap
- Satsuma Hand Cream
- Shea Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub
- Shea Shower Cream
- Shea Soap
- Spa of the World™ Balkan Juniper Hand Wash
- Spa Of The World™ Brazilian Cupuaçu Exfoliating Scrub-in-Oil
- Spa Of The World™ French Lavender Massage Oil
- Spa Of The World™ Japanese Camellia Cream
- Spa Of The World™ Polynesian Monoi Radiance Oil
- Spa of the World™ Tahitian Tiaré Hand Wash
- Spa of the World™ Thai Makrut Lime Firming Oil
- Strawberry Bath Bomb
- Strawberry Hand Cream
- Strawberry Soap
- Wild Argan Oil Hand Cream
- Wild Argan Oil Soap
- White Musk® Body Cream
Vegan Skin Care – The Body Shop
- 100% Natural Shea Butter
- Aloe Calm Hydration Sheet Mask
- Aloe Multi-Use Soothing Gel
- Aloe Soothing Day Cream
- Aloe Soothing Eye & Lip Contour Care
- Aloe Soothing Night Cream
- Arber Aftershave Balm
- British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner
- Carrot Cream Nature Rich Daily Moisturizer
- Chamomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
- Chamomile Silky Cleansing Makeup Remover Oil
- Chamomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter
- Coco Calming Face Mist
- Drops of Youth™ Eye Concentrate
- Drops of Youth™ Youth Bouncy Eye Mask
- Drops Of Youth™ Youth Concentrate
- Drops of Youth™ Youth Concentrate Sheet Mask
- Drops Of Youth™ Youth Essence Lotion
- Drops of Youth™ Youth Liquid Peel
- Elderflower Cooling Eye Gel
- Hemp Overnight Nourishing Rescue Mask
- Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
- Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask
- Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask Packette
- Kistna Aftershave Balm
- Maca Root & Aloe Post-Shave Water-Gel For Men
- Mandarin Energizing Face Mist
- Mediterranean Almond Milk with Oats Instant Soothing Mask
- Mint Mattifying Face Mist
- Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel
- Oils Of Life™ Intensely Revitalizing Cream
- Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Day Cream
- Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Essence Lotion
- Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Serum
- Rose Dewy Glow Face Mist
- Seaweed Deep Cleansing Gel Wash
- Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner
- Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream
- Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream SPF 15
- Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator
- Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Night Mask
- Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Peel-Off Mask
- Tea Tree Hand Wash
- Tea Tree Mattifying Lotion
- Tea Tree Night Lotion
- Tea Tree Oil
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Clay Mask
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner
- Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Exfoliating Face Scrub
- Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish
- Vitamin C Energizing Face Mist
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator
- Vitamin C Glow-Protect Lotion SPF 30
- Vitamin C Skin Boost Instant Smoother
- Vitamin E Eye Cream
- Vitamin E Gentle Cleansing Face Wipes
- Vitamin E Hydrating Face Mist
- Vitamin E Moisture Cream
- Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-oil
- Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask
- Vitamin E Sink-in Moisture Mask
Vegan Hair Care – The Body Shop
- 100% Natural Shea Butter
- Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
- Coconut Oil Brilliantly Nourishing Pre-Shampoo Hair Oil
- Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
- Grapeseed Hair Serum
- Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Shampoo
- Strawberry Clearly Glossing Shampoo
Vegan Makeup – The Body Shop
- All-in-One™ Blush
- All-in-One Face Base
- All-In-One Instablur™ Universal
- Brow & Lash Gel
- Brow and Eyeliner Kit
- Chamomile Waterproof Eye and Lip Makeup Remover
- Drops of Glow Lustre Finish
- Fresh Nude Foundation
- Lash Sport Waterproof Mascara
- Lip and Cheek Stain
- Lip Juicers
- Liquid Eyeliner
- Loose Face Powder
- Make-Up Setting Spray
- Matte Clay Concealer
- Matte Clay Powder
- Matte Clay Skin Clarifying Foundation
- Matte Lip Butter
- Own Your Naturals Eye shadow Palettes
- Paint in Colour Eyeshadow Palette
- Shade Adjusting Drops Liquid Foundation
- Shimmer Waves
- Shine Lip Liquid
This vegan product list is updated as frequently as possible, please be aware that formulations may have changed since the publication of this post. If you have new information to suggest one of the above products isn’t vegan, please email me at info@ethicalelephant.com to let me know.
Is The Body Shop Ethical?
Based in: UK
The Body Shop is a Certified B Corporation, meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives: The Body Shop claims they:
- Favor ingredients classified as readily biodegradable
- Strive to ensure they have a low water footprint value and low eco-toxicity
- Measure and aim to increase the levels of ingredients from natural origin, which is any ingredient that comes from plant matter formed from physical, fermentation and other low-impact processing methods
- Use of ingredients from ‘Green Chemistry’ in which those that come from environmentally friendly processes and techniques, reducing the generation of chemicals which are hazardous to the environment
- Working fairly with their farmers and suppliers and helping communities thrive through their Community Trade Program of sourcing quality ingredients and accessories from expert producers across the world and enriching economically vulnerable communities.
Eco-Friendly Packaging Initiatives: “We’ve started using our Community Trade recycled plastic in our 250ml Shampoo and Conditioner bottles (100% recycled plastic with 15% Community Trade recycled plastic, excluding our bottle caps.) In the future, we want to buy even more Community Trade recycled plastic from our partners so we can use it in more of our product packaging and strive to be even more sustainable.” Learn more on The Body Shop’s goals on using more post-consumer recycled plastic in the future.
The Body Shop also has a recycling program with TerraCycle where you can bring your empty bottles to be recycled in exchange loyalty members will get a credit.
Giving Back Initiatives: The Body Shop continuously supports and donates to countless charities, causes, and organizations. Learn more about The Body Shop’s giving back initiatives.
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