SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Gel Cleanser
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CleansingXanthan gumCan be harsh
“African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Show oily, blemish-prone skin the door.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinWater~4.8–7.3%
Lithium magnesium sodium silicate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButyrospermum parkii butter~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterRicinus communis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSalix alba bark extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCharcoal powder~1.3–2%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilElaeis guineensis kernel oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis kernel oilCocos nucifera oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Water, Lithium magnesium sodium silicate, Xanthan gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ricinus communis seed oil, Salix alba bark extract, Charcoal powder, Theobroma cacao extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Elaeis guineensis kernel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium benzoate, Benzoic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Triethyl citrate, Citric acid, Parfum
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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.
| SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CAGlycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser | Doctor Rogers RestoreRestore Face Wash | Spotles SKNJelly Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | $42.00 | $8.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Coco-Glucoside | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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