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  • The Body Shop becomes the first global beauty brand with 100% Vegan Society-certified formulations

    The Body Shop becomes the first global beauty brand with 100% Vegan Society-certified formulations

    Mumbai: The Body Shop, the pioneering British-born ethical beauty brand announces a significant milestone: it has become the world’s first global beauty brand* to achieve 100 per cent vegan product formulations across all ranges including skincare, body care, haircare, makeup and fragrance. The entire product formulations portfolio has been certified by the Vegan Society**. The trailblazing beauty retailer has achieved the ambitious target it set itself in 2021, when 60 per cent of its products already carried the Vegan Society trademark.

    Globally, the vegan cosmetics industry is predicted to grow with 6.31 per cent compound annual growth rate between 2023-28 and reach $24 billion by 20281. In nations like India, there is a growing demand for vegan cosmetics as a result of increased awareness of animal abuse. The Vegan Society represents the global gold standard in vegan certification across multiple industries, providing a trusted trademark for The Body Shop products. The certification process is extremely thorough, with a meticulous assessment of every supplier and manufacturer of raw materials within the product catalogue. For The Body Shop, this meant over 4000 ingredients had to be validated for over 1000 products to carry the stamp.

    The Body Shop VP of marketing e-commerce & product, Asia South Harmeet Singh commented: “Achieving 100 per cent of our products formulations being vegan has been a massive project for The Body Shop.  This commitment reflects our deep understanding of the growing importance of vegan beauty for our customers, especially in India. Now, more than ever, shopping at The Body Shop means being part of a movement towards a more sustainable vision of beauty.”

    The Body Shop was also the first beauty retailer to campaign against animal testing in cosmetics in 1989, with a fundamental belief that animals should not be harmed in the pursuit of beauty. While the fight continues for a worldwide ban on animal testing in cosmetics, for The Body Shop, a fully vegan product range is the next milestone in cruelty-free beauty.

    * As of December 2023, The Vegan Society has named The Body Shop as the first global beauty brand to achieve 100 per cent vegan product formulations, certified by The Vegan Society.

    **As of December 2023, all of The Body Shop’s current product formulas have been certified by The Vegan Society. It is possible that old, discontinued formulations which have not been certified by The Vegan Society are still present in the market, as they are being sold through.

    Research and Markets, Global Vegan Cosmetics Market Outlook, 2028, (May 2023).

  • Illuminate Indian artisans’ lives with The Body Shop this festive season

    Illuminate Indian artisans’ lives with The Body Shop this festive season

    Mumbai: For nearly five decades, The Body Shop has been synonymous with ethical gifting. Their gifts aren’t just presents, they’re a symbol of hope. Enriched with ingredients or packaging from their community fair trade partners, these gifts embody the spirit of giving. With every purchase, you’re not just celebrating with your loved ones, you’re extending your love to communities worldwide.

    To make this festive season even more special, The Body Shop India introduced bespoke recycled cotton gift pouches, that customers can fill in with the treats they love. These pouches are skilfully crafted by Teddy Exports, The Body Shop’s first community fair trade partner in India, and each one carries the uplifting stories of the incredible women working there. Teddy Exports not only provides a fair income but also meaningful employment to over 600 individuals, such as artisan Mrs Murugeswari, who has been able to provide educational support for her children, or Mrs Kasthuri, who has been able to receive training in tailoring in a supportive environment.

    Teddy Exports operations coordinator Tara Murphy said, “At Teddy Exports, we are immensely proud to have worked with The Body Shop for over 35 years. Our artisans work diligently to produce these recycled cotton gift pouches that hold the essence of festive joy. Together with The Body Shop, we are not just crafting pouches, we are crafting a brighter, more hopeful future for all.”

    The ‘Spark a Change’ campaign is complemented by a new film, featuring the skilled women of Teddy Export handcrafting the vibrant festive gift pouches, specially commissioned by The Body Shop India for this festive season.

    The Body Shop VP of marketing e-commerce & product, Asia South Harmeet Singh said “As we share this video with the world, we want you to feel the heartbeat of The Body Shop. ‘Spark A Change is an emotional and inspiring journey for us. It’s about the connections we make, the lives we touch, and the positive change we help create together.’

    To help ignite further change, The Body Shop India also launched a donation campaign, inviting customers to make an impact with every purchase by contributing multiples of 10 rupees until end of 2023 to support Teddy Trust’s pioneering projects.

  • Spark a change with The Body Shop’s best-ever Diwali gifts collection

    Spark a change with The Body Shop’s best-ever Diwali gifts collection

    Mumbai: The Body Shop, the original ethical beauty brand, introduces its festive campaign ‘Spark a Change’ to mark the beginning of Diwali and the launch of their collection of change-making gifts in-store and online.

    From vegan beauty treats to indulgent body care, The Body Shop has gifts to delight everyone this Diwali – and every budget. And these gifts do more than simply bring joy to the recipients, they help spark a change in the lives of those who help craft them too, thanks to the brand’s unique Community Fair Trade1 programme.

    The ‘Spark a Change’ campaign is complemented by an inspiring film featuring the renowned Indian actor, Shefali Shah (2023 Emmy Awards Nominee), as she explores The Body Shop store in search of ethical gifts for her loved ones. The film beautifully captures the skilled women of Teddy Exports, The Body Shop’s long-standing Community Fair Trade partner based in India. These talented artisans handcraft recycled cotton gift bags, specially commissioned by The Body Shop India for this festive season. In their own way, the women of Teddy Exports, along with Shefali Shah, help ignite change and spread joy, perfectly aligning with The Body Shop’s core value of driving positive change in the world.

    The Body Shop VP of marketing e-commerce & product, Asia South Harmeet Singh said ‘Every single gift from The Body Shop is enriched with ingredients or packaging from our Community Fair Trade partners. So, with each purchase, customers not only acquire a present but also support communities worldwide, especially in India, thanks to these pouches expertly handcrafted by the artisans at Teddy Exports. This festive season, they have the power to help spark positive change in the lives of many’.

    Customers will be able to choose from a fantastic array of festive gifts filled with wonders such as Treats Shea Duo at Rs 595, Beauty bag nourishing (avocado) at Rs 1545 and also Lather Slather British Rose at Rs 4695. For those seeking a more personal touch, there is the option to handpick one of Teddy Export’s vibrant pouches. These can be filled to the brim with nature-inspired treats such as best-selling British Rose Shower Gel or the alluring new Full Flowers Eau de Parfum.  The power to create the perfect changemaking gift is now in their hands!