SheaMoisture African Black Soap & Bamboo Charcoal Drying Lotion
Works for
Anti-blemishSulfur, Salicylic acidWorks well
“SheaMoisture African Black Soap and Bamboo Charcoal Drying Lotion is an overnight treatment that detoxifies skin as you sleep to help gently clarify blemish-prone skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid, sulfur. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“SheaMoisture African Black Soap and Bamboo Charcoal Drying Lotion is an overnight treatment that detoxifies skin as you sleep to help gently clarify blemish-prone skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylyl glycol.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Camphor + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholWater~12–19%
Calamine~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~3.7–5.5%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–4.3%
- 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 butterCamphor~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinSulfur~1.1–1.7%
Salicylic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilTocopherol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 TocopherolSodium palm kernelate~1–1.5%
Sodium shea butterate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateSodium cocoate~0.35–0.85%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Alcohol, Water, Calamine, Charcoal powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Camphor, Glycerin, Sulfur, Salicylic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tocopherol, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium shea butterate, Sodium cocoate, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol
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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 Drying LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Mario BadescuDrying Lotion | Rohto MentholatumAcnes Sealing Jell | UltraceuticalsUltra Clear Treatment Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 76% | 74% |
| Price | — | $15.30 | $14.58 | $89.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Centella Asiatica Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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