The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Facial Soap
Works for
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“100% vegan Enriched with Community Trade tea tree oil from the foothills of Mount Kenya and shea butter from Ghana With bamboo charcoal from the Himalayan foothills Leaves skin feeling clean Removes impurities and dirt effectively For normal to oily skin Dermatologically tested”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coconut acid, sodium cocoate, sodium isostearoyl lactylate, 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium palm kernelate~8.5–12.7%
Water~4.7–7%
Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoate~2.4–3.6%
Parfum~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCharcoal powder~1.7–2.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterMethyl gluceth-20~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Sodium isostearoyl lactylate~0.85–1.3%
Limonene~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.45–1.1%
Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAlcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCoconut acid~0.2–0.75%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoate, Parfum, Charcoal powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Methyl gluceth-20, Sodium isostearoyl lactylate, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Alcohol, Coconut acid, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin, Citric acid
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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.
| The Body ShopHimalayan Charcoal Purifying Facial SoapYOUR PRODUCT | MoroccanoilBody Soap | Beekman 1802Honey & Orange Blossom Goat Milk Soap | Grandpa Soap Co.Pine Tar Bar Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $14.39 | $7.00 | $4.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Kukui Nut Oil | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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