Who owns The Body Shop?
The Body Shop is owned by Aurea (the United Kingdom), which has owned the brand since 1 September 2024.[1] The Body Shop was founded in 1976 in Brighton and was independent until 2024.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Aurea Group reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1976–2024)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Brighton
- Founded
- 1976 by Anita Roddick
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Bath, soap & hand care › Bar soap & body wash
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About The Body Shop
The Body Shop was founded in Brighton in 1976 by Anita Roddick, who sold refillable cosmetics in cheap containers because she could not afford anything else, and campaigned against animal testing decades before it was banned. It has changed owners four times since 2006.
Ownership timeline of The Body Shop
Where The Body Shop sits in Aurea
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of The Body Shop?
The parent company of The Body Shop is Aurea, a private-equity firm headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is The Body Shop British?
Yes. The Body Shop originated in the United Kingdom in 1976 and its owner, Aurea, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Aurea owned The Body Shop?
Aurea has owned The Body Shop since 1 September 2024.
Who owned The Body Shop before Aurea?
The Body Shop was an independent company from its founding in 1976 in Brighton until Aurea acquired it in 2024.
Is The Body Shop still owned by Aurea?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, The Body Shop is still owned by Aurea. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Body Shop — about us — The Body Shop International Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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