SheaMoisture African Black Soap Foam Body Wash
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“African Black Soap Foam Body Wash”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineWater~12–18%
Decyl glucoside~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium pca~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaGlycerin~2.5–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2–3%
- 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 butterSodium palm kernelate~1.8–2.6%
Sodium shea butterate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateSodium cocoate~1.1–1.6%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Tamarindus indica fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSalix nigra bark extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractAvena sativa bran extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium pca, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium shea butterate, Sodium cocoate, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Salix nigra bark extract, Avena sativa bran extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium phytate, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Unknown
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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 Foam Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | Green PeopleBody Scent Free Shower Gel | Josie MaranEveryBODY Wash Now! Moisture Mousse All-Over Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | — | $14.15 | $24.47 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Gluconolactone | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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