Plus, customizable haircare brand Prose makes it’s AI-powered skincare debut.
The Body Shop opens a flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto
Thrilling news from another cruelty-free advocate: certified B Corp beauty brand The Body Shop has just unveiled their latest flagship store at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. One of six Changemaker’s Workshops in Canada, the new location is focused around celebrating local communities. “Our goal was to create a physical space that people truly want to be a part of,” said Hilary Lloyd, VP of brand & corporate social responsibility at The Body Shop North America in a press release. “Whether learning about our incredible products and testing them through our sink experiences, or engaging in Changemaking through our Act station, a space dedicated to petition signing and advocacy, the Workshop retail experience is different, and people are noticing.” At the new location, The Body Shop has collaborated with artist Laura Moore who’s handmade repurposed textile artwork is on display. The new location also serves up major nostalgia with limited edition throwback t-shirts on sale, with proceeds supporting the brand’s Changemakers Youth Fund.
Cosmetic testing will be no more in Canada
Great news for Canadians: after years of tireless advocacy from animal rights groups across the country, Bill C47 is finally coming into play. On June 23rd, the Canadian government passed an amendment to the Food and Drug Act that will ban the testing of cosmetic products on animals in the country, effective in December. Cruelty-free cosmetics brands have been advocating against animal testing for years. For instance, Lush Cosmetics has been collaborating with organizations like Humane Society International and the Animal Alliance of Canada since 2013 to help make this major milestone happen.
“The passing of this bill is historic because Canada is joining a growing group of…
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