Founded in the year 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop started out from a small garage and mere 25 products. The products were natural and ethically sourced. The high quality of the products along with the social responsibility and ethics became an instant hit with people. Soon The Body Shop witnessed rapid growth and grew at a rate of 50 percent annually. Currently having a range of over 1,200 products, 2,500 franchised stores spread across 61 countries; The Body Shop is perhaps the leading beauty and personal care company in the world. The Body Shop is now a part of the L`Orèal Group.