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April 1, 2024

British ethical beauty brand The Body Shop has expanded its fragrance offerings in Sri Lanka by launching the ‘Full Flowers’ collection, its new unisex perfume line. Inspired by botanicals, the new line features four fragrances: ‘Full Rose’, ‘Full Iris’, ‘Full Ylang Ylang’, and ‘Full Orange Blossom’.

This new unisex range is free from any chemicals and is inspired by the rich and multi-faceted scent of the whole flower. The collection is crafted by blending notes of soft petals, green leaves, woody stems, juicy fruits and sweet resin. Certified by The Vegan Society and made with 90% ingredients of natural origin, the scent of the ‘Full Flowers’ collection evolves and changes after application, revealing its myriad layers of fragrance.

The line of fragrances arrives just in time for the Sinhala Tamil New Year and make for a great vegan, gifting option for family members and friends who are appreciative of quality and responsible beauty products and look out for community fair trade gifts. Further, the Body Shop also has a vast collection of bath and body and skincare ranges well suited for the current weather conditions, allowing people to create and customize gift hampers for their loved ones.

The fragrances are sourced responsibly from flower extracts around the world: rose from Grasse, France, iris from the south of France, ylang ylang essential oil from Madagascar and orange blossom from Egypt. The Body Shop prides itself on sustainability and ethical production – the perfume bottles are made from recycled glass while the caps are made from naturally renewable wood and cork.

The Body Shop Sri Lanka’s new line of fragrances is available at The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatale Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and at the Colombo City Centre in Colombo 02.

February 8, 2024

Original British-born, ethical beauty and personal care brand, The Body Shop, unveiled an all new vegan Vitamin E range at an event at The Body Shop store in Bagatalle Road, Colombo. The Body Shop’s Vitamin E infused range now available in Sri Lanka includes a Day Cream, Night Cream, Cleanser, Facial Wash, Sleeping Mask and Serum. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects and hydrates skin, leaving it refreshed and plumped.

While Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant with many benefits, our bodies cannot produce it naturally. Therefore, it is important to supplement our lifestyle and skincare with Vitamin E rich products to protect and nourish our skin. The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range has been a symbol of excellence since the 1970s. The Vitamin E range suits all skin types, leaving skin feeling hydrated, healthy and happy. The range’s crowing star is its moisturizing cream which delivers a +38% boost in skin hydration for 8 hours.

“Sri Lanka is a very important market for The Body Shop. Over the years, we have learnt from the country’s resilience and the ability to bounce back with growth trajectory. As a Changemaking Beauty brand, we are committed to empower customers, employees and partners to drive positive change for the world though our channels, our products and our activism. We are thankful for all the support and remain on track to provide responsible beauty products in the market.” said Vishal Chaturvedi, Vice President – Retail & Operations, The Body Shop South Asia speaking at the event.

The Vitamin E range’s ingredients are a key highlight. The range adeptly harnesses the power of Vitamin E to soak deep into skin and preserve natural fats, while replenishing the outer layer of skin and helping minimise moisture loss and skin dehydration. The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range is also replete with natural-origin hyaluronic acid from wheat and corn, which increases skin elasticity by keeping it plump and hydrated.

The range, which is vegan-friendly, is also enriched with Raspberry Seed Oil from up-cycled cold-pressed raspberries, known to be rich in Vitamin E. True to The Body Shop’s ethos of sustainability, ethical production and helping the planet, the product range sources Raspberry Seed Oil by collecting, drying and cold-pressing raspberry seeds leftover from the juice industry, which would otherwise go to waste. Its packaging includes recyclable packaging made from recycled materials.

The Body Shop Sri Lanka’s new Vitamin E product range is available at The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatalle Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and at the Colombo City Centre.

November 1, 2023

The Body Shop is the first global brand to take its skincare expertise and apply it to create beauty products that are both efficacious and socially responsible. On World Vegan Day, they took their commitment a step further, to advocate a cause that aligns seamlessly with their values.

On 31st October, The Body Shop store at the Colombo City Centre celebrated this choice of style with the distinguished guests who gathered to grace the occasion. The guest of honor, Tashie Roberts, an experienced entrepreneur, helped shed light on the remarkable journey of The Body Shop and the role of independent changemakers in shaping a systemic change. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. World Vegan Day is not only a day to celebrate veganism but also a day to reflect on the impact of our choices.

The “Changemaking Beauty” campaign by The Body Shop is not just a catchy slogan. Their commitment to vegan and cruelty-free products goes beyond mere words. It’s a part of their DNA. With its new range of products, the brand is pushing boundaries further, challenging the status quo, and inviting customers to be part of a global movement for positive change.

At the heart of The Body Shop’s commitment are purposeful and sustainably sourced plant-derived ingredients. The result is an all-natural, vegan, plant-based skincare range with certified, sustainably sourced botanical ingredients designed to be equally kind to the skin and the planet. These bountiful gifts from nature provide deep nourishment and moisture, leaving your skin aglow with vitality.

Their range of Body Yogurts, for instance, is an ode to healthy and hydrated skin. These vegan delights are light, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing, giving you 48-hour moisture. Made with 92% natural-origin ingredients. Available in Almond Milk, Moringa and Strawberry aromas, they smell wonderful and is super creamy. So, slather them on and embrace the joy of beautiful, nourished skin.

Why settle for ordinary skincare when you can have aloe-extraordinary? The Body Shop Aloe Vera range, sourced from Mexico, is specially formulated to calm sensitive skin and a complete top-to-toe care package. From Cream Cleansers to Face and Body Gels, The Body Shop’s got your sensitive bits covered. Plus, their Aloe day and night creams now feature the skin-healing cica plant, offering 48 hours of moisturization for unpredictable skin.

If you are looking for a daily dose of pure, natural radiance, The Body Shop’s Vitamin C skincare line, made with at 90% natural-origin ingredients, showcases this commitment. With formulas enriched with Camu Camu berry extract, one of nature’s richest sources of vitamin C, these products are a breath of fresh air for your skin. Their Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum packs a whopping 10% vitamin C – the highest concentration ever! It’s enriched with bakuchiol, promising to reduce uneven pigmentation and deliver 24-hour hydration.

But what truly sets The Body Shop apart is their iconic Vitamin E range. Harnessing the power of antioxidant powerhouse Vitamin E, this line offers deep hydration and leaves your skin feeling refreshed and plumped. Plus, it’s enriched with Raspberry Seed Oil from up-cycled cold-pressed Raspberries and natural origin hyaluronic acid, ensuring day-long plump-looking skin, no matter your skin type.

The next time you pick up a product from The Body Shop, remember that you’re not just pampering your skin; you’re making a conscious choice to be a changemaker and drive systemic change. Your beauty routine becomes a force for good, and that, is truly beautiful.

Shop the Body Shop’s range of Body Yogurts and Body Lotions -as well as your other favourites-

from The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatalle Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City

Centre, and the Colombo City Centre.

August 28, 2023

The original activist brand and British cosmetics titan, The Body Shop, is reaffirming its commitment to creating a fairer and more beautiful world with its new global “Changemaking Beauty” campaign; encouraging too customers as independent changemakers and drivers of systemic change.

Founded by Dame Anita Roddick in 1947 on the radically different approach that beauty can be a force for good, The Body Shop has long been recognised for challenging the beauty industry with its inclusive and uplifting vision; creating products and beauty routines that help people feel good in their own skin, while also constantly holding the sector to higher standards and demanding positive change for our communities and planet. Be it through the brand’s broad nature-inspired ethical product portfolio, the sustainability-centred experiences it provides, or the people (customers, colleagues, and partners) that constantly hold themselves accountable, with this new campaign The Body Shop is only doubling its efforts in lobbying for societal and environmental justice.

The Changemaking Beauty campaign is founded on 3 key pillars: Changemaking For You, Changemaking For Communities, and Changemaking For Planet, where product efficacy and self-love, Community Fair Trade partners, and sustainability feature highly on the agenda respectively.

For nearly the past five decades, The Body Shop has contributed to a bold vision of sustainability, inclusivity, and regeneration, having pioneered ethical sourcing (in addressing all forms of exploitation), environmental consciousness (in sustainably sourcing natural ingredients wherever possible), and cruelty-free manufacturing (the first cosmetic company to ban animal testing) of products that are of the highest quality but with an even higher purpose.

With the brand’s purpose and vision always at the heart of everything it does, The Body Shop has also built for itself a reputation for creating safe formulas that respect all skin types –like with its Hemp Hand Protector-,offering robust protection, moisturisation, and relief, without compromise.

As part of a global community of certified B Corps (businesses that meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability), The Body Shop is mobilising more changemakers to fight beauty stereotypes, unlock economic empowerment, and endeavour to live more sustainably; working continuously to make a positive systemic impact across society, within beauty culture, and right into the corridors of power. An unceasing commitment to change an ever-changing world -one that serves the greater good for generations to come- is Changemaking Beauty.

Be part of the “Changemaking Beauty” revolution by shopping from The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatelle Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and the Colombo City Centre.

July 20, 2023

Summer has officially landed, and whether you’re off travelling to exciting sunny destinations, or making the most of our gorgeous local beaches, some dedicated skin care is in order.

So, while you’re busy cooling off with some creamy Italian gelato or delicious treacle-drizzled breakfast curd, don’t forget to quench the thirst of your sun-baked skin too.

To help you achieve that healthier looking, hydrated, and more supple ‘look’, in enters The Body Shop Body Yogurt. These non-greasy, instantly absorbent moisturisers work their magic on any skin type – just slather on damp skin right after a shower, and with its 48hr moisture lock-in guarantee, we’re good to go for the day(s)!

To make things all the more sunnier, the Body Yogurt collection boasts several fun and richly scented nature-inspired flavours. Choose from berrylicious Strawberry to regally floral British Rose, from delicately subtle Moringa to sweet and nutty Almond – all of which are 100% vegan and enriched with Community Fair Trade ingredients.

For specifically dry skin types however, The Body Shop’s Body Lotion range is here to save the day. Neatly fitting in to your hand bag for those emergency on-the-go skin emergencies, these intensely nourishing products pack in moisture for a whole 72hrs, leaving behind softer and replenished skin. From Avocado to Olive, British Rose to Almond Milk, take your pick from luxuriant and great-smelling creams enriched with Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, in addition to the sustainably sourced ingredients that make each lotion unique.

And if there wasn’t enough reason to splurge on these fantastic moisturisers, both The Body Shop Body Yogurt tubs and Body Lotion tubes are recyclable – testament to the British beauty brand’s commitment to sustainability.

Here’s to great looking sun-kissed skin!

Shop the Body Shop’s range of Body Yogurts and Body Lotions -as well as your other favourites- from The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatalle Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and the Colombo City Centre.

June 14, 2023

Father’s Day is right around the corner and we’re all looking for something unique to gift the father-figures in our lives – just not another pair of socks please!

They may not say it loud, but dads do love a spot of pampering now and then, and looking dapper has always been high on the agenda. So, this year, why not give dad the often-undervalued gift of grooming? Be it skincare, bath and body, haircare, or even fragrance products, this Father’s Day The Body Shop has made the gift-hunt so much easier.

Let’s first talk haircare. It’s well-established that dandruff is more a concern for men than it is for women. Enter The Body Shop’s Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo. With proven effectiveness, this pleasantly scented shower must-have helps clear those pesky flakes and leaves itchy scalps feeling instantly soothed.

While we’re on the subject of bath, we can’t not talk about body care – more specifically for those hard-working hands and tired feet. Pick The Body Shop’s Hemp Hand Protector and Hemp Foot Protector – both of which restores moisture and protects ultra-dry skin – for great-smelling robust protection and relief.

Let him lather and slather with The Body Shop’s exclusively-for-men Guarana & Coffee skincare range. Whether it’s the pre-shave Energising Cleanser to knock out those impurities, or the post-shave Energising Moisturiser for long lasting hydration (or both!) – there’s no better way to take on the day ahead.

One can’t go wrong either with The Body Shop’s powerful selection of fragrances for men. Be it the anti-perspirant deodorants or the light and long-lasting eau de toilettes, choose from White Musk for Men for more floral accents, or White Musk Sport for fruity and citrus notes – to have pops feeling fresh and energised after a long day at the office or on the field.

As if great grooming products aren’t enough, The Body Shop allows you to take gifting to the next level with the Create Your Own Gift option! Just pick your favourite products (because you won’t be able to settle for just one, of course) and allow us to arrange it into a presentable basket or box – with all the trimmings.

Because dad definitely deserves to be treated, Father’s Day and every day after.

You can put together your personalised Father’s Day gifts at The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatale Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and at the Colombo City Centre.

June 9, 2023

As well-established champions of sustainability in the global beauty industry, The Body Shop Sri Lanka commemorated World Environment Day this year by hosting “Beauty Upcycled” – a DIY and upcycling workshop aimed at spreading awareness on the importance of rethinking our approach to plastics as part of the larger goal of reducing our load on the planet.

On Monday the 5^th of June at The Body Shop store in Colombo City Centre, members of the beauty influencer community, the media, and select guests, were treated to an enlightening and engaging workshop conducted by socio-ecological researcher and practitioner, Savandie Abeyratne. In keeping with the “Beat Plastic Pollution” theme of this year, the event raised awareness on the detrimental effects of plastic waste, and also highlighted how reusing, repurposing, and recycling single use plastics can turn us into more environmentally conscious consumers in the fight against the climate crisis.

The CEO and co-founder of grassroots research and development company Green Life Generation, Savandie -alongside her husband-, has also launched several waste management and sustainability-centred initiatives, including ethical and sustainable brand I Am Upcycled: a community empowerment shop selling handmade products by Sri Lankan women.

At the interactive event, Savandie first introduced attendees to the concept of upcycling along with its many benefits, before proceeding to demonstrate how The Body Shop’s own Body Yoghurt containers can be repurposed into lovely plant pot holders using natural fibre macrame – showcasing how everyday consumers can easily breathe new life into items that would otherwise be thrown away.

Guests were then encouraged to try out the exercise for themselves, taking home with them their own plants in their newly upcycled macrame pots, and also the resolve to make more conscious decisions when it comes to paying back the earth.

“Collaborating with an environmentally and socially conscious brand that I have learnt a lot from growing up and has influenced my mission to use business as a force for good, was a great privilege and opportunity for us,” commented Savandie. “This event gave us an opportunity to talk openly about the plastic pollution of the cosmetic industry, the changes that need to be made -by both consumers and producers-, and also possible solutions like upcycling just to prevent containers from ending up in non-circular recycling streams, landfills and water bodies.”

She added, “In the end we live in a finite planet with finite resources, and a commitment to sustainable development means we need to be more responsible about our consumption and production practices so that we leave a clean and safe planet earth for future generations.”

Shop all of your favourite (recyclable) skin, body, and beauty products from The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatalle Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and at the Colombo City Centre.

April 28, 2023

We’re all feeling the heat this festive season, right? But how do we make sure we look -and feel- good when all we want to do is take up permanent residence in our home refrigerators?

The Body Shop comes to the rescue yet again, with body-loving and feel-good treats for every skin type – and budget! Be it for your yourself or as a gift for your loved ones, choose from your everyday skincare favourites, or even try something new with the exciting now-back-in-stock collections in store.

While we’re keeping ourselves hydrated, let’s not forget to show our thirsty skin some love too. The varying heavenly scents of The Body Shop Body Butters will have your skin feeling like royalty all day every day. Or opt for the lush pampering of the bestselling -and heat-beating- range of body yogurts for 48hr hydration. For a permanent addition to your skincare regime, we turn to The Body Shop cult favourite Tea Tree collection, and for that on-the-go refresher spritz, you can’t go wrong with The Body Shop’s delightfully-scented fruity hair and body mists.

Now let’s talk make up. Whether you feel like looking your natural best or amping up the glam, The Body Shop’s wide range of beauty products give you the freedom to choose the look you want- on your own terms. From foundation to eye shadow, lip gloss to mascara, be the belle of the festive ball while keeping your skin cared for at the same time.

On top of being spoilt for choice, all The Body Shop products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, making your gift-giving choices 100% guilt free.

Shop all of your favourite skin, body and beauty products as well as festive gifts from The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatale Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and at the Colombo City Centre.

March 9, 2022

Although it sounds like yet another process to add to your already filled-up schedule, there’s more than just one reason to include moisturisation into your day. Aside from helping your skin feel hydrated, it protects against the harsh elements, reduces the chances of breakouts and blemishes, gives skin the boost it needs to repair itself, and also keeps premature ageing at bay.

The Body Shop’s Vitamin E collection of hydration heroes has stood the test of time for over forty years – a firm favourite for its soothing properties as well as the daily and long-term protection it affords. More excitingly, the iconic British beauty brand has reformulated this already successful range of moisturisers to take hydration to new heights. Now made with hyaluronic acid and its new hero natural raspberry extract (rich in antioxidants), each new Vitamin E product is closer to the source of all goodness: nature.

Take the Vitamin E Moisture Cream. A skincare staple, this wonder product is easily absorbed into the skin, helping to restore moisture and maintain hydration for 48hrs. The easiest way to moisturise and protect, whatever your skin type

For combination skin types, The Body Shop’s Vitamin E Gel Moisture Cream is a life saver. Fast-absorbing and oil-free, this formula provides a super light and refreshing feel that delivers 48hrs of hydration. Enriched with community-trade aloe vera from Mexico and filled with all its healing properties.

Dry skin types need a hard-working formula by their side. The Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream is committed to the task, refreshing, moisturising, and protecting skin for hydration that lasts a whopping 72hrs. Rich without feeling greasy, this effective combo of Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid holds onto hydration like no other product.

Hydration while you sleep? All skin types can include the Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream into their skincare routine, by just slathering some on right before bed. This non-greasy overnight moisturiser deeply replenishes the moisture in your skin after a day of being exposed to the harmful effects of the environment, and will have you waking up to softer, great-smelling, and seriously refreshed skin. It’s called beauty sleep for a reason.

A bonus product for your well-deserving skin is The Body Shop’s brand new Vitamin E Gel Mist for hydration on the go. This super-light and feel-good face mist comes in a handy size, and with just a few spritzes throughout the day will have your skin feeling super-charged, refreshed, and of course, hydrated.

The Body Shop’s iconic Vitamin E product range is one of its best-selling collections. The 100% vegan line is as close to the source as one can get, and as with all The Body Shop products, each formula is cruelty-free and sourced only with Community Trade ingredients.

Shop The Body Shop’s Vitamin E moisturiser range -and more- from The Body Shop flagship store on Bagatale Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, the Kandy City Centre, and the Colombo City Centre.

March 8, 2022

Since 1976, The Body Shop has championed equality guided by principles of women empowerment. Founder of The Body Shop, Dame Anita Roddick, has always wholeheartedly believed in building a fairer and more beautiful world where every woman is celebrated for her fearless vision and unstoppable spirit.

As a result, the activist brand has a long history of being a force for good in beauty by uplifting communities across the world. As the world moves towards leaders that believe in radical change and building a sustainable tomorrow, Dame Anita Roddick’s words serve as a reminder that “No company can afford to waste valuable brain power simply because it’s wearing a bra.”

So this year, in staying true to the brand’s legacy and heritage, The Body Shop Sri Lanka asks each woman to take a pledge to live fearlessly – as a symbol of confidence and self-love.

The Body Shop Sri Lanka celebrates International Women’s Day with carefully crafted special-edition gift packs featuring favourites from its skin, hair, bath & body, makeup, and fragrance ranges. These hampers can be customized online, or at The Body Shop stores on Bagatale Road, Odel in Alexandra Place, Kandy City Centre, and Colombo City Centre.

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The Body Shop launches ‘Full Flowers’ range of fragrances in Sri Lanka in time for the Sinhala Tamil New Year

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The Body Shop reignites activism heritage with “Changemaking Beauty” campaign

The Body Shop has your Summer skincare covered with its exciting range of body yoghurts and body lotions

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The Body Shop marks World Environment Day 2023 with successful interactive DIY and upcycling workshop

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Empowering women across all communities; The Body Shop celebrates International Women’s Day