Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap All-In-One - Citrus Ginger Versus Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap - Peppermint
Updated on April 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap All-In-One 14 ingredients
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap All-In-One 14 ingredients
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap 11 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap All-In-One 14 ingredients
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap 11 ingredients
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