Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Clarifying Facial Wipes African Black Soap
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 (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-10 decaoleate, shea butter polyglyceryl-6 esters, sodium cocoate, sodium palm kernelate) 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Works as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Exfoliation
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: gluconic acid.
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
In this Shea Moisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wipes, African Black Soap clarifies oily, blemish-prone skin.
Source: Walgreens
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propanediol, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Avena sativa bran extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Shea butter polyglyceryl-6 esters, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium cocoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butter, Polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 decaoleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Phytic acid, Gluconic acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Parfum, Unknown
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