SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bar Soap
Works for
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium cocoate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“African Black Soap Bar Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (potassium cocoate, sodium cocoate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Coumarin + 2 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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Sodium palmate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium cocoate~8.1–12.1%
Sodium palm kernelate~3.5–5.2%
Water~2.9–4.4%
Glycerin~2–3%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.1%
- 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 butterSodium chloride~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAvena sativa kernel meal~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium shea butterate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cocoate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoatePotassium palm kernelate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolAvena sativa meal extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractCocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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 gluconate~0.15–0.5%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCoumarin~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium cocoate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium chloride, Avena sativa kernel meal, Potassium shea butterate, Potassium cocoate, Potassium palm kernelate, Tocopherol, Avena sativa meal extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium gluconate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Benzyl alcohol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Bar SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Tea Tree TherapyVegetable Base Soap | Beekman 1802Almond Honey Cookie Goat Milk Soap | MORSoapette Bohemiene | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | $4.49 | $7.00 | $8.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Jojoba Oil | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
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