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- SheaMoisture African Black Soap & Bamboo Charcoal Scrub
Overview
SheaMoisture African Black Soap & Bamboo Charcoal Scrub falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Decyl Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Myristyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Myristic Acid | Botanical, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
| Coconut Acid | Botanical | Emollient,Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Jojoba Esters | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Abrasive |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder | Botanical | Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
A surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Animal
A waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A naturally derived fatty alcohol that thickens and stabilizes emulsions.