Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar versus Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar .
Published on July 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 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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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
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 Powder • Pentasodium Pentetate • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 PalmateShea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 1.
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Sodium Palm Kernelate.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 2.
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinShea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum 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 ButterShea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 5.
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 7.
Chances 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 ChlorideShea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 6.
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 10.
Charcoal Powder is an exfoliant.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 13.
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients
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