Who owns The Body Shop?

Aurelius Group

The Body Shop is owned by Aurelius Group, which has held the brand since 2023. Formerly owned by Natura & Co, sold to Aurelius in 2023.

Ownership source

Ownership at a glance

BrandThe Body Shop
Parent companyAurelius Group
Owned since2023
Parent HQMunich, Germany
Parent sectorPrivate equity
In our catalogNot stocked — we track the brand for reference only
All brands owned by Aurelius Group

Aurelius Group's ethics record

Private-equity ownership means no consumer-facing sustainability reporting; The Body Shop's own certifications (Leaping Bunny, B Corp) are audited at brand level, not group level.

Ownership records come from company brand directories, filings and acquisition announcements. Read our methodology.

Who owns The Body Shop? FAQs

Who owns The Body Shop?+

The Body Shop is owned by Aurelius Group, which has held the brand since 2023. Aurelius is the private-equity owner that bought The Body Shop from Natura &Co in 2023, months before the UK business entered administration.

When did Aurelius Group buy The Body Shop?+

Aurelius Group has owned The Body Shop since 2023.

Does the parent company change whether The Body Shop is ethical?+

It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so The Body Shop can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.

What other brands does Aurelius Group own?+

The Body Shop is the only Aurelius Group brand we currently track.