Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar Versus Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Meal
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Plantago Major Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingCharcoal
Abrasive
Pentasodium Pentetate
Iron Oxides
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Chloride, Avena Sativa Kernel Meal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Charcoal, Pentasodium Pentetate, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Palmate is a surfactant and used to saponify fatty acids. It can be derived from palm oil or synthetically created.
As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil off the skin to be cleansed.
Sodium Palmate is also used during the soap-making process to saponify fatty acids. This helps soap creates bubbles without leaving residue on the skin.
Learn more about Sodium PalmateWe don't have a description for Sodium Palm Kernelate yet.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
i tested this soap for 3-ish months and while i loved it for my body it’s a skip for the face. drying, stripping, triggered my eczema, triggered my fungal acne, broke me out. i don’t think this is real natural african black soap. if ur looking for african black soap please buy from a real small african/african american owned business instead
