The Body Shop skincare
The Body Shop is a British skincare brand founded in 1976 and owned by Auréa Group since 2024.
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The Body Shop is beloved for its thoughtful cleansers and serums, which draw on the efficacy of its botanical formulas. Its products suit oily skin and oily acne-prone skin best due to their clarifying nature. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Tea Tree Oil, while for skin with dark spots, the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is the ideal choice. The brand relies on these targeted treatments to gently support a balanced complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular The Body Shop products; for the whole The Body Shop range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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Questions and answers
Is The Body Shop good for oily skin?
Yes, The Body Shop is well suited for oily skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Specifically, the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Tea Tree Oil receive High and Superior fit levels respectively for oily skin.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is The Body Shop worth it?
Yes, The Body Shop is worth it for oily and combination skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior. Every The Body Shop product on this page lists no fragrance, and prices range from CA$15.00 to CA$18.00.
What are The Body Shop's best products?
The Body Shop's best products on this page for oily and oily acne-prone skin are Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Tea Tree Oil, which Lovi rates Superior or High for those skin types.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Which The Body Shop cleanser is best for oily skin?
Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is the best cleanser for oily skin, rated High by Lovi. Every The Body Shop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Does The Body Shop cause breakouts?
The Body Shop is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routines fit acne-prone skin well and the key ingredients help manage acne. Lovi rates oily acne-prone skin Superior for Tea Tree Oil, which studies show helps improve mild to moderate acne.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is The Body Shop fragrance-free?
Yes, every product from The Body Shop on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in The Body Shop products?
Tea tree oil is a key ingredient in The Body Shop products on this page, helping to clear blemishes and calm oily skin.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
How do I build a The Body Shop skincare routine?
To build a routine for dry skin with The Body Shop, start mornings with Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash, Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, Repairative Moisturizer, and Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen. In the evenings, use Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash, Tea Tree Oil, and Repairative Moisturizer. Once a week, add Vita Essential Mask between the cleanser and serum steps.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Where can I buy The Body Shop, and how much does it cost?
You can buy The Body Shop products on this page at stores in Canada. Prices generally range from CA$15.00 to CA$18.00.
What are good alternatives to The Body Shop?
Good alternatives to The Body Shop include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi, which also have dedicated pages on Lovi. For dry skin specifically, Lovi rates the BYOMA-focused routine Superior while rating The Body Shop-focused routine High.
The Body Shop vs BYOMA: which is better?
For dry skin, the BYOMA-focused routine is better because Lovi rates it Superior, while the The Body Shop-focused routine rates High. However, for oily skin, The Body Shop-focused routine is better since Lovi rates it Superior compared to the BYOMA-focused routine at High.
Who owns The Body Shop, and where is it from?
The Body Shop is a British brand founded in 1976, owned by Auréa Group since 2024.
Is The Body Shop cruelty-free?
Yes: Cruelty Free International, Leaping Bunny, and PETA list The Body Shop as cruelty-free.
Is The Body Shop good for dry skin?
Lovi rates The Body Shop-focused routine High for dry skin, though individual products on this page like Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Tea Tree Oil carry Caution fit levels for dry skin. The The Body Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is The Body Shop good for sensitive skin?
The Body Shop is moderately good for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating its sensitive skin fit as High. The brand-focused routine for sensitive skin achieves a High fit level. Every The Body Shop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is The Body Shop good for acne-prone skin?
The Body Shop fits acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The Tea Tree Oil and Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash help manage breakouts. Every product from The Body Shop on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is The Body Shop good for skin with dark spots?
The Body Shop is not the best choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash Low and the Tea Tree Oil serum Average for this skin concern. However, every product among the The Body Shop products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is The Body Shop good for mature skin?
The Body Shop is generally not recommended for mature skin, as Lovi rates its featured products Low to Caution for this skin type. The brand-focused routines are designed instead for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Research behind The Body Shop's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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