UK-based skincare, cosmetics & fragrance line founded by Anita Roddick in 1976 (Roddick passed away in 2007). The company made a name for itself with its naturally based products and socially and environmentally progressive policies, including its stance against animal testing and commitment to reduce its environmental impact and foster community trade. After L’Oreal purchased the company in early 2006, many commentators were skeptical about how these ethical standards would be maintained under the new corporate leadership.
As of 2012, the company had approximately 2500 stores.
The Body Shop’s best known fragrance is the ever-popular White Musk, introduced in 1981.
See also reviews for Divine Calm Sublime Body Lotion, Total Enlivening Body Gel.
Recent fragrances from The Body Shop
2007: Rougeberry, Zestini, White Musk for Men, Apple Blossom
2008: Aqua Lily, Japanese Cherry Blossom, White Musk Blush, White Musk Intrigue, Mandarin Orchid
2009: Moroccan Rose / Rose du Maroc, White Musk White Hot Summer, White Gardenia, White Musk Midnight Iris, Love Etc
2010: White Musk Breeze, White Musk Sport, Lychee Blossom / Fleur de Litchi, Dreams Unlimited, Midnight Bakula, Rose Oud
2011: White Musk Libertine, Amber Oud
2012: Love Etc…Sun Kiss, Dreams Unlimited Sun Fresh & White Musk Sun Glow, Scents of the World
2013: Coconut, Pink Grapefruit, Mango, Satsuma, Moringa, Strawberry, Shea & Vanilla
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Further reading
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Read Dame Anita Roddick (Obituary) at The Independent.
