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, sodium cocoate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium shea butterate) 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

cocamidopropyl betaine 5.7% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

decyl glucoside 8.4% - 10.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

sodium cocoate 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Works as a cleansing agent

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Deeply cleanse and detoxify skin of dirt, impurities and makeup with this gentle, sulfate-free foaming facial wash. Clarifying African Black Soap plus the added benefits of Bamboo Charcoal help to balance oily, blemish-prone skin.

Source: Walgreens

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allantoin 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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allantoin 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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

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decyl glucoside 8.4% - 10.3%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

cocamidopropyl betaine 5.7% - 7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

decyl glucoside 8.4% - 10.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

cocamidopropyl betaine 5.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Water, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Unknown, Pca glyceryl oleate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Charcoal powder, Allantoin, Menthol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Tocopherol, Parfum, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium shea butterate, Sodium cocoate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Unknown, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Triethyl citrate, Benzoic acid

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Key ingredients	panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: glycerin allantoin +2 more Other: simmondsia chinensis seed extract disodium laureth sulfosuccinate +4 more	Common: allantoin glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid hamamelis virginiana extract	Common: glycerin decyl glucoside +1 more Other: coconut acid peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: pantolactone bisabolol +6 more	Common: glycerin cocamidopropyl betaine +1 more Other: sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii oil xanthan gum +1 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +4 more Other: salicylic acid hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine +29 more	Common: glycerin sodium palm kernelate +1 more Other: lauric acid sodium lauroyl isethionate +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: zinc pca laureth-2 +2 more	Common: decyl glucoside Other: cyclopentasiloxane coco/oleamidopropyl betaine +1 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +1 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +26 more	sodium palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? disodium laureth sulfosuccinate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more

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SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Face Wash

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