The third is The Body Shop’s owner – Anita Roddick -. In 1976. In just a few years, her company that is a cosmetics business has grown from one small shop into a large international business. During this time, she has shown people that business is not just about making money; she believes that business can help to make the world a better place. And Anita Roddick has also changed the cosmetics industry in a big way. Although Anita spent a lot of time and energy on her campaigns and her work for the poor, her business certainly didn't.