Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Soap Bar
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Suitable for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin types, this bar soap works to purify the complexion with its gentle absorption and exfoliation properties.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Herbivore Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Soap Bar”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilOlea europaea fruit oil~8.7–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilElaeis guineensis oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilTocopherol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolKaolin~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCharcoal powder~1.5–2.2%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Tocopherol, Kaolin, Charcoal powder, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Herbivore BotanicalsHerbivore Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Soap BarYOUR PRODUCT | RiReAll Kill Black Soap | APRIL SKINSignature Soap Black | TypologyExfoliating Cleansing Bar With Poppy Seeds — Exfoliating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $11.10 | $14.59 | $16.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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