The Body Shop has announced that it has opened in Chile, beginning August 2016. It is The Body Shop’s 66th global market.

The company’s first store will open in Santiago, Plaza Egaña Mall, which is the country’s most sustainable mall.

Shown in the photo above: Ribbon Cutting to Unveil New Store Opening at Plaza Egana Mall in Santiago, Chile

Paul Kimberley, The Body Shop’s Director for Latin America, said, “After opening in Mexico in 1993 and Brazil in 2014, Chile is our third market in Latin America and we are convinced the region offers growth potential and opportunities for development. We will work with colleagues in L’Oréal Chile, benefiting from their regional expertise and customer insight to help us deliver first class products and service to suit the Chilean market.”

The Body Shop has had strong connections to Latin America for many years, with nine of its Community Trade suppliers located in the region.

Kimberley added, “We source some of our most highly-prized ingredients by working directly with the local communities in the rich biodiverse areas of Latin America; for example, organic Brazil nut oil from Peru, organic soy from Brazil and organic cane sugar from Paraguay.  We are committed to protecting and enriching these precious parts of the world and supporting the communities who live there.”