Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
African Black Soap Problem Skin Facial Wash & Scrub
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, myristic acid, sodium lauroyl lactylate, 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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
SummaryConscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™Clean IngredientsCruelty FreeSheaMoisture's African Black Soap Problem Skin gentle facial exfoliator provides instant resurfacing benefits while helping to control breakouts.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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)
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
African Black Soap Problem Skin Facial Wash & Scrub
Source: From product name
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Lac, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Glycerin, Unknown, Stearic acid, Mangifera indica seed oil, Myristic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Salicylic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Punica granatum seed oil, Bisabolol, Chamomilla recutita extract, Nigella sativa seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tamarindus indica extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita extract, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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