Our Ingredients
What ingredients do you use?
In line with our Against Animal Testing Value, The Body Shop only sources ingredients in a completely humane way. If you would like to know if a particular product contains an ingredient, browse the ingredients on any product page. Or, if you need an
Glossary of Ingredients
Find out exactly what’s in your favourite product – and why. 1,2-Hexanediol. Solvents come in a variety of different forms and are nothing to be scared of. (Even water is a solvent). They’re used to break down other ingredients so a solution can be f
Are all your products hypoallergenic?
Unfortunately there isn’t an internationally recognised definition of hypoallergenic, so we are unable to make any claims on this.However, we do use ingredients that are carefully selected for their high levels of purity and consumer safety. Our prod
What is hemp?
The key ingredient in our Hemp range is hemp seed oil. It is rich in 'Essential Fatty Acids' (EFAs) providing extreme moisturisation for even the driest skin. We know that this ingredient can sometimes be mistaken for the illegal variety of hemp, bu
Do your products contain parabens?
Many studies have established that parabens are perfectly safe for use in cosmetics. However, some of our customers continue to express concern about their inclusion in our products. As a result, 80% of our products are paraben free so we can offer a
Do your products contain polyethylene micro beads?
No, polyethylene micro beads are no longer used in any of our products. All of The Body Shop® Body Scrubs contain natural exfoliators. In 2014 we made a commitment to replace these ingredients with a naturally-derived alternative during 2015, which w
Do Body Shop products contain Lanolin?
No, we don’t use lanolin in our products. At The Body Shop® , we’re committed to cruelty-free, vegan products, and lanolin, which is derived from sheep's wool, doesn’t align with our values. We choose plant-based alternatives to ensure our products a
What is Edelwiess?
Edelweiss is a plant that has exceptional renewing properties. It has adapted and developed these properties to survive in harsh conditions at high altitude. Stem cell technology makes it possible to retain the core properties of the wonder flower wh
How are the Edelweiss stem cells extracted?
We believe in protecting wild plants, which is why we take stem cells from cultivated plants at their peak of energy and potency. These cells are then carefully cultivated in controlled, optimal conditions to ensure sustainability. This way, we can c