Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Who is Viva La Body?
Viva La Body is an Australian-made, Australian owned brand that specialises in solid personsal care products. Our range is handmade in South-East Queensland and features sustainable (plastic-free) packaging and natural ingredients.
2. Where is the brand based and who are the founders?
Viva La Body was founded in 1999 by a husband-and-wife team, Jo and Micko, on Larrakia country (Darwin region), Australia. Viva La Body was purchased by another dynamic duo, Ellie and Murray(Go For Zero) in 2025 after Jo and Micko reckoned it was time for a well earned rest and some long awaited travel.
3. What are the core values of the brand?
- Cruelty-free, palm oil-free and vegan formulations using all-natural ingredients.
- Plastic-free, Chlorine-free paper packaging printed using soy-based inks, ensuring all Viva products are home compostable after use.
- Small-batch handmade local production in South-East Queensland.
- Plastic-free, carbon positive shipping in Australia
4. What categories of products does Viva La Body offer?
We have magnesium-enriched deodorants, solid natural perfumes, handmade soap bars, handmade shampoo and conditioner bars, outdoor balms and eco-accessories (e.g., bamboo soap dishes, soap pouches). We are always bringing new and limited edition products into the range, so sign up for our mailing list to make sure you get the latest updates!
5. Are Viva La Body products vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. All Viva La Body products are vegan and cruelty-free.
6. Are the products palm-oil free?
Yes. All Viva La Body products and ingredients are Palm Oil-free.
7. How is the packaging of Viva La Body products handled?
Packaging is specially designed to be home compostable by our in-house design team. We use home-compostable paper tubes and cartons for both our products and shipping boxes. We follow a zero-waste approach both with our products, our warehouse logistics and our customer shipping.
8. Where can I buy Viva La Body products?
You can purchase directly from this website. Additionally, there are retailers across Australia which stock the brand, including goforzero.com.au,floraandfauna.com.auandnourishedlife.com.au.
9. Does Viva La Body ship internationally?
No, not at the moment. Unfortunately sending small amounts of products overseas has a huge environmental effect. However, we are looking to bring Viva La Body into overseas markets in the future, so please reach out if you’d like to see Viva La Body products at your favourite store:love@vivalabody.com
10. Do the deodorants contain aluminium, bicarbonate (bi-carb), or other common deodorant ingredients?
No! Viva La Body deodorants are formulated with no-aluminium, no-parabens, no-sulphates, no-silicones, and no-baking soda (bi-carb). Viva La Body are magnesium-enriched deodorants making them great for your pits, and all your other bits!
11. Why were shampoo, conditioner, or facial bars discontinued?
The solid hair & facial care ranges were discontinued because a key emulsifier (Brassica alcohol) could no longer be obtained in a palm-oil-free form (which conflicted with our ethical standards). However we have found new manufacturers and these products will be back on shelves soon! Stay tuned :)
12. What should I do if I have sensitive skin or allergies?
Please read the product label carefully, and check for allergies or sensitivities before purchase and seek medical advice if needed. Always perform a patch test for essential oils or natural ingredients. If you have further concerns please reach out to us, we’d be happy to talk you through any questions you have.
13. What is the brand’s environmental / conservation commitment?
We are currently updating ourenvironmental / conservation commitment, we will let you know very soon our future plan to support our planet and people.
14. How are ingredients sourced and disclosed?
We are currently building a comprehensive 'what’s in this?' ingredients guide for the website. If you have any questions right now, just send us a message at love@vivalabody.com and we’d be excited to talk with you.
15. How can I contact Viva La Body for enquiries or wholesale?
General enquiries: love@vivalabody.com
Wholesale enquiries: sales@vivalabody.com
Office & Warehouse: 2/8 Tectonic Crescent, Gabi Gabi Land (Kunda Park) 4556 QLD.
16. How can I find the ingredients list for a product?
Yes. Although we don’t no longer make them ourselves as Jo and Micko did, we do work together with two family businesses (Gold Coast and Stanthorpe) to maintain small-batch handmade production. This means certain items will vary slightly in form and look between batches. This is a great thing though, it means that you are getting a specialist product made by skilled local artisans.
17. Are the products handmade, and how does this affect availability?
All products feature a full ingredient list on the packaging, as well as on each product page online. Soon you will be able to find a full overview of all ingredients on our ‘what’s in this?’ page.
18. Are products suitable for all skin/hair types?
While we only use natural ingredients, our products could still cause sensitivity in some individuals. We strongly advise checking ingredients with a medical professional if you have concerns, and patch testing before use.
19. What is Viva La Body's approach to packaging and waste?
We f***ing hate plastic.So all of Viva La Body product and shipping packaging can be composted at home after use. Of course you can throw it in the yellow bin - but why note add it to you composter, dig a hole and bury it, or fill it with some soil, and a few seeds, to return it to the earth.