SheaMoisture African Black Soap Charcoal Body Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Deeply cleanse and exfoliate skin with a detoxifying cocktail of ingredients.”
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.
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol + 12 moreCleanses gently
“Deeply cleanse and exfoliate skin with a detoxifying cocktail of ingredients.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coconut acid, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate citrate, hydrogenated castor oil, myristic acid, sodium cocoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium shea butterate, stearic acid) 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~8.1–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCetyl alcohol~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinMyristyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholStearic acid~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineMyristic acid~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidMangifera indica seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coconut acid~1.1–1.3%
Jojoba esters~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOryza sativa powder~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–0.7%
- 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 butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTamarindus indica fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidPanthenol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCharcoal powder~0.35–0.65%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilNigella sativa seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilBisabolol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- 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 Hydrogenated castor oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium palm kernelate~0.65–1%
Sodium shea butterate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateSodium cocoate~0.3–0.6%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Myristic acid, Mangifera indica seed oil, Coconut acid, Jojoba esters, Oryza sativa powder, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Salicylic acid, Panthenol, Charcoal powder, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium shea butterate, Sodium cocoate, Unknown, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Potassium hydroxide, 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 Charcoal Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeSA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin | NaturiumTHE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH | Beauty PieAcidEnzyme Exfoliating Face & Body Cleanse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 77% |
| Price | $12.99 | $7.99−$5.00 | $6.00−$6.99 | $13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 22 | 4 of 22 | 3 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract |
| 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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