What are the key ingredients in African Black Bar Soap?

African Black Bar Soap contains 13 ingredients. Key actives include: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Parfum, and more.

Does African Black Bar Soap contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

African Black Bar Soap contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of African Black Bar Soap rated?

Safety ratings for African Black Bar Soap are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/sheamoisture-african-black-bar-soap.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for African Black Bar Soap?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for African Black Bar Soap are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/sheamoisture-african-black-bar-soap.

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African Black Bar Soap

Updated on: 04/02/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

9 of 13

Skin-Safe

low risk

3 of 13

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 13

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

13 ingredients

3 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

SheaMoisture product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Sodium Palmate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Thickness Regulator Dirt & Oil Remover +1

Sodium Palm Kernelate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cleansing Surfactant Thickness Regulator Dirt & Oil Remover +1

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Carbon

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Colloidal Oatmeal

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Volume Builder Thickness Regulator Polishing & Scrubbing Agent +1

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Anti-Aging Protector

Sodium Gluconate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Metal Ion Binder

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Alcohol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Revitalizer +2

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Sodium Palmate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Thickness Regulator +2
02 Sodium Palm Kernelate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cleansing Surfactant Thickness Regulator +2
03 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
04 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
05 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
06 Carbon	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	N/A
07 Colloidal Oatmeal		N/A
08 Avena Sativa Kernel Flour	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Volume Builder Thickness Regulator +2
09 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Anti-Aging Protector
10 Sodium Gluconate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Metal Ion Binder
11 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
12 Alcohol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
13 Salix Alba Bark Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +3

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Parfum

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Is SheaMoisture African Black Bar Soap comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic African Black Bar Soap appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 13 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is SheaMoisture a good skincare brand?

US natural personal care brand focusing on shea butter formulations. SheaMoisture makes products such as African Black Bar Soap that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about SheaMoisture.

Is SheaMoisture African Black Bar Soap safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution African Black Bar Soap may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>, <a href="/ingredient/melaleuca-alternifolia-leaf-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does SheaMoisture African Black Bar Soap clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, African Black Bar Soap is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 13 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes SheaMoisture African Black Bar Soap?

This product is from SheaMoisture. See more products from SheaMoisture.

What are the ingredients in SheaMoisture African Black Bar Soap?

African Black Bar Soap contains 13 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/sodium-palmate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Palmate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-palm-kernelate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Palm Kernelate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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