ABOUT US

THE STORY OF THE BODY SHOP

Our story started in 1976. It began with our founder, Anita Roddick, opening a little green shop in Brighton with a belief in something revolutionary: that business could be a force for good. We’ve never been your average cosmetics company, with over 40 years of campaigning, change-making and smashing beauty industry standards – and we’re still going strong. Welcome to The Body Shop.

A short history of The Body Shop

First store opened in Brighton - 1976
Publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange - 1984
Acquired by L’Oreal - 2006
Joined the Natura family - 2017
Sold to Aurelius Private Equity - 2023
Acquired by a consortium led by Auréa Group - 2024

DISCOVER OUR PURPOSE

The Body Shop exists to fight for a fairer, more beautiful world. This is our purpose, and it drives everything we do. Our beliefs are everything to us: that business is a force for good, the empowerment of women and girls and the belief that everyone is beautiful. Read our brand manifesto and discover how our purpose and beliefs are truly at the heart of everything we do.