What are the key ingredients in African Black Soap Body Lotion?

African Black Soap Body Lotion contains 31 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, and more.

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

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

How is the safety of African Black Soap Body Lotion rated?

Safety ratings for African Black Soap Body Lotion 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-soap-body-lotion.

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

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

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African Black Soap Body Lotion

Updated on: 17/06/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

26 of 31

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 31

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

3 of 31

Potential Pore-Clogging

+2 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

31 ingredients

1 potential irritant

3 pore-clogging

Contains Panthenol and Allantoin. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Glyceryl Stearate

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider Skin Softener +1

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Cetyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +4

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Stearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Skin Softener

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Avena Sativa Bran Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Polishing & Scrubbing Agent

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Allantoin Panthenol

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Glyceryl Caprylate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Odor Neutralizer Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Triethyl Citrate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +3

Caprylyl Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Odor Neutralizer +1

Glycine Soja Oil

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Benzoic Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Scent Provider pH Controller

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 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
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
03 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
04 Glyceryl Stearate	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
05 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
06 Cocos Nucifera Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +2
07 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider +2
08 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
09 Cetyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6
10 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +1
11 Cetearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +5
12 Mangifera Indica Seed Butter	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
13 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
14 Stearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cloudiness Creator +7
15 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1
16 Theobroma Cacao Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
17 Elaeis Guineensis Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener
18 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
19 Avena Sativa Bran Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Polishing & Scrubbing Agent
20 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
21 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
22 Allantoin Panthenol	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
23 Glyceryl Caprylate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Odor Neutralizer Skin Softener +1
24 Triethyl Citrate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +4
25 Caprylyl Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +2
26 Glycine Soja Oil	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
27 Benzoic Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Scent Provider +1
28 Mango butter		N/A
29 Jojoba Oil		N/A
30 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A
31 Vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Parfum

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Is SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Lotion comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic African Black Soap Body Lotion appears to be comedogenic. It contains 3 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/theobroma-cacao-seed-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is SheaMoisture a good skincare brand?

US natural personal care brand focusing on shea butter formulations. SheaMoisture makes products such as African Black Soap Body Lotion 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 Soap Body Lotion safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution African Black Soap Body Lotion may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</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 Soap Body Lotion clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present African Black Soap Body Lotion contains 5 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/theobroma-cacao-seed-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Lotion?

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What are the ingredients in SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Lotion?

African Black Soap Body Lotion contains 31 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/caprylic-capric-triglyceride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butyrospermum-parkii-butter" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyrospermum Parkii Butter</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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