What are the key ingredients in African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub?

African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub contains 30 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Lac, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, and more.

Does African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub rated?

Safety ratings for African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub 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-clarifying-facial-wash-and-scrub.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/sheamoisture-african-black-soap-clarifying-facial-wash-and-scrub.

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African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub

Updated on: 09/09/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

23 of 30

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 30

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

2 of 30

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

30 ingredients

1 potential irritant

2 pore-clogging

Contains Salicylic Acid and Panthenol. Mostly fragrance‑free. 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

Lac

Skin Enhancer

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Mangifera Indica Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Myristic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant Fragrance Provider +1

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

Decyl Glucoside

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover Emulsion Stabilizer

Sucrose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Calming Agent

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener

Panthenol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Salix Alba Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Jojoba Esters

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Skin Hydrator +1

Bisabolol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Scent Provider

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Tamarindus Indica Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Surface Refiner Dead Layer Dissolver

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract

Skin Enhancer

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Hydrator

Acer Saccharum Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Extract

Skin Enhancer

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Scent Provider

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Anti-Aging Protector

Black seed oil

Aloe Vera leaf juice

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 Lac		Skin Enhancer
03 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
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 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
06 Mangifera Indica Seed Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
07 Myristic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant +2
08 Cocos Nucifera Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +2
09 Decyl Glucoside	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +1
10 Sucrose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1
11 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
12 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
13 Punica Granatum Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener
14 Panthenol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
15 Salix Alba Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
16 Jojoba Esters	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2
17 Bisabolol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1
18 Chamomilla Recutita Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
19 Nigella Sativa Seed Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
20 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
21 Tamarindus Indica Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Surface Refiner Dead Layer Dissolver
22 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
23 Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract		Skin Enhancer
24 Saccharum Officinarum Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Hydrator
25 Acer Saccharum Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
26 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Extract		Skin Enhancer
27 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +1
28 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Anti-Aging Protector
29 Black seed oil		N/A
30 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

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Is SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub appears to be comedogenic. It contains 2 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</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 Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub 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 Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/melaleuca-alternifolia-leaf-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-seed-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-limon-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Limon Fruit Extract</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 Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/cocos-nucifera-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocos Nucifera Oil</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub?

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What are the ingredients in SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub?

African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub contains 30 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/lac" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lac</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-lauroyl-lactylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/stearic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Stearic Acid</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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