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 good for oily skin because the brand fits oily skin best and Lovi rates the Tea Tree Oil Superior for oily skin. Additionally, the The Body Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is The Body Shop worth it?
The Body Shop is worth it for shoppers seeking effective care, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every The Body Shop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are The Body Shop's best products?
The Body Shop's best products are the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Tea Tree Oil, which both help oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the facial wash High and the serum Superior for oily skin.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Which The Body Shop cleanser is best for oily skin?
The best cleanser for oily skin is Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash, which Lovi rates High for oily skin. Every cleanser from The Body Shop on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Does The Body Shop cause breakouts?
No, The Body Shop products on this page do not cause breakouts, as the brand features targeted treatments like Tea Tree Oil that help manage acne. Lovi rates oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin High to Superior for these treatments.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is The Body Shop fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the The Body Shop products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in The Body Shop products?
The Body Shop products on this page feature tea tree oil, which helps manage breakouts and oily skin. Lovi rates the brand Superior for oily skin and acne-prone 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, follow a multi-step regimen that includes a pre-cleanser, cleanser, hydrating toner, serum or treatment such as Tea Tree Oil, a nourishing mask once a week, and a moisturizer. Lovi rates the resulting routine High for dry skin. Additionally, the The Body Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Where can I buy The Body Shop, and how much does it cost?
The Body Shop is sold online on Lovi with stores in Italy, where prices on this page go from €39.99 to €39.99 and most items cost €39.99.
What are good alternatives to The Body Shop?
Good alternatives to The Body Shop on Lovi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi. Lovi rates the BYOMA-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
The Body Shop vs BYOMA: which is better?
BYOMA is better for dry skin because Lovi rates the BYOMA-focused routine Superior and the The Body Shop-focused routine High, while both brands rate Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
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. The selection of The Body Shop products on this page is unlikely to suit dry skin well, as individual items such as the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and Tea Tree Oil are rated with Caution for dry skin.
Is The Body Shop good for sensitive skin?
Yes, The Body Shop is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Every The Body Shop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is The Body Shop good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, The Body Shop is well suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Its Tea Tree Oil helps treat acne, and every The Body Shop product 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 ideal 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 type.
Is The Body Shop good for mature skin?
No, The Body Shop is not ideal for mature skin because Lovi rates the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash and the Tea Tree Oil serum as Low for mature skin. The brand fits best for oily, oily acne-prone, and acne-prone skin types.
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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