The Body Shop Review

The Body Shop is a globally well-known British Cosmetics Brand whose presence is felt in more than 60 countries. You can always find The Body Shop Outlets in various malls and shopping centers.

It’s quite popular all over. In fact, my very first face wash was from The Body Shop. No, it wasn’t from Himalayas or Garnier! My aunt gifted me The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream along with the face wash. That was when I was a fresher in college. It was a period when I didn’t even know my skin type.

I clearly remember I wasn’t fascinated with the products. Fast forward to the present, I know what would suit my skin type better. Now that I have tried a handful of The Body Shop Products, I’ll be sharing my experience with them in this post. Honestly, some of them were good and some weren’t. Read on to know more about them. Are they really worth the hype and investment? Hop on.

The Body Shop Products Quick Overview

Skin Clearing Tea Tree Face Wash

Refreshing and purifying face wash. Helps control acne breakouts & heal acne faster. A must-try for oily acne-prone skin types.

Satsuma Shower Gel

Loved by many. Personally, I am not a fan of its scent. Smells like the soft drink Fanta. Except that, it’s a nice refreshing shower gel.

Shea Body Butter

An amazing body butter that is insanely nourishing and moisturizing. Has a nice nutty aroma that you wouldn’t want to miss.

Fuji Green Tea Gel Lotion

A super lightweight body lotion that adds a burst of hydration along with imparting a healthy glow to the glow. It has a fresh, light scent and is apt for summers and oily skin.

Oils of Life Sleeping Cream

Infused with good anti-aging ingredients. A lightweight gel-cream product that moisturizes the skin without leaving the skin greasy. It has a warm perfume scent and is a bit highly-priced. Suitable as a night cream for oily-normal-combination skin types.

Is The Body Shop Cruelty-Free?

Yes, The Body Shop is Cruelty-Free. You must be aware there were speculations some years ago when The Body Shop was under the L’Oreal Company which tests on animals. Now that the ownership has changed yet again, it is clearly confirmed that The Body Shop is Cruelty-Free. It is now owned by Natura, a Brazilian company that is strongly against animal testing and has even initiated no animal testing petitions. On another note, The Body Shop is the first company to be certified with a Leaping Bunny Logo in 1997.

Is The Body Shop Vegan?

Around half of The Body Shop products are Vegan. You can easily check out their websites to find Vegan-Friendly Products. Most of their Popular products from their Tree Tea Range, Aloe Range, Body Yogurts, lip Juicers, Lip Balms, Sheet Masks, and a lot more products are Vegan Friendly. It’s not just limited to skincare & body care, many of their makeup products such as their foundations, compacts, and even brushes are Vegan.

Is The Body Shop Halal?

Although The Body Shop is not Halal Certified, it’s fairly easy to shortlist halal products in them. Due to the fact that their products are 100% Vegetarian and have Vegan-Friendly options (no animal or animal by-products), you might have to mostly look into whether they contain intoxicating alcohol in them. Most products don’t contain them. Also, The Body Shop is well received in the Middle Eastern Countries where Halal Products are Preferred. So I guess with a little bit of analysis of ingredients, you can easily find Halal Products from The Body Shop.

Is The Body Shop Chemical Free And Really Natural?

To be honest Chemical Free is really overrated. Everything is chemical in this world from water to oxygen. Everything is chemical. They use safe, toxin-free, and approved ingredients in their products. Their formulations are tested for consumer safety and comply with international safety laws.

As for being Natural or Not. They do use natural raw ingredients in almost all their products such as Shea Butter, Tree Tea Oil, etc with synthetic ingredients added to enhance the products. Personally, I believe that you shouldn’t expect a 100% Natural product from any brand because ideally preservatives are needed to keep the product and its efficiency intact. You don’t want to use mold-infested or unsafe preservative-free products right! My recommendation would be to always check the ingredient list thoroughly and choose products wisely, be it any brand.

Who shouldn’t use The Body Shop Products?

Anyone who is sensitive and allergic to fragrances should skip The Body Shop. Many of their products are high on synthetic/artificial fragrance, so it may not be for everyone. In fact, The Body Shop is a brand well known for its fragrances, just like The Bath and Body Works. Go for it only if you love fragranced skincare & body care.