Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
African Black Soap and Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
African Black Soap clarifies oily, blemish-prone skin Bamboo Charcoal absorbs oil and impurities to help detoxify skin Aloe soothes and nourishes skin SheaMoisture's Story.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Shea Moisture African Black Bamboo Charcoal Detox Foaming Facial Wash deeply cleanses and detoxifies skin of dirt, makeup, and impurities,The African Black Soap in this facial cleanser clarifies oily, blemish-prone skin,This face wash, formulated with Bamboo Charcoal, absorbs oil and impurities to help detoxify skin,The gentle face cleanser contains Aloe, which smoothes and nourishes the skin,Shea Moisture African Black Bamboo Charcoal Detox Facial Wash is made with fair trade ingredients,Shea Moisture facial cleanser is paraben free, phthalate free, mineral oil free, sulfate free, and not tested on animals Shea Moisture African Black Bamboo Charcoal Detox Foaming Facial Wash deeply cleanses and detoxifies skin of dirt, impurities, and makeup.
Source: Target
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.
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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Key Actives
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Menthol, Charcoal powder, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao extract, Elaeis guineensis kernel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium pca, Glyceryl oleate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Benzoic acid, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum
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