The Body Shop

Some products contain Fragrance~*, Colour~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Talc, D.E.A, Lilial, Lyral, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Alcohol Denat, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Cinnamal, Citral~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Eugenol~, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*Most synthetic perfumes can contain Phthalates. As labels will simply list “fragrance” or “perfume” and keep secret the ingredients that make up that fragrance.

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Benzyl Salicylate~, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Geraniol, Coumarin~, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, Limonene, Linalool, Citral~, Citronellol, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Eugenol~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethically sourced. Brand is part of Responsible Mica Initiative & RSPO for sustainable palm oil.
To know more about mica and how it can be unethically sourced, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4 />**ethical source/ Brand is part of Global Shea Alliance

Brand claims to be using some organic certified ingredients, but no certifications are provided for these.

Though brand works with several programs world over to rebuild, replant, & regenerate and has partnered with many initiatives to work towards protecting endangered habitat, we have found Ingredients used in some products which are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Parabens, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, Palm Oil*, Talc**, PEGs, VP Copolymer***, Titanium Dioxide****

*brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil.
To know more about palm oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**unclear if this is asbestos-free / we have asked brand for more information
***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
****unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for their product packaging.
They are aiming for a minimum of 75% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic across all product lines by 2022.
Brand uses sustainable packaging & offers recycling of their empty bottles/ containers in all their stores worldwide, which is an incredible feat!

It should be noted, that most makeup plastics are difficult to recycle.
So it is always good when brands accept back their empties for sterilizing and recycling and when they offer refills.

Brand is PETA listed and Leaping Bunny certified & committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.
the Body shop has been a pioneer in fighting against Animal testing since its origin in the 1970's.

Brand launched a new Bio-Bridge project alongside World Land Trust and the Wildlife Trust of India in the Garo Hills District, India, to protect the endangered Indian elephant and Western Hoolock Gibbon.

Some products contain Milk, Honey, Beeswax, Urea~, Lanolin, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Amino Acids~, Fatty Acid~, Benzoic Acids~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G.10~, P.E.G.12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~ , P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~ , P.E.G 220~, Musk~~, Amber~~, (Fragrance Notes)
Their lipsticks do not have carmine (as an ingredient)
Their makeup brushes are vegan friendly
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm oil, Mica and Shea.

Brand launched a new Bio-Bridge project alongside World Land Trust and the Wildlife Trust of India in the Garo Hills District, India, to protect the endangered Indian elephant and Western Gibbon.
Brand began working with international and local charity partners to build Bio-Bridges.