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SheaMoisture

African Black Soap Body Wash

(229) REVIEWS (27) Q&A

13.0 oz Item 2271828

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Shea Moisture's African Black Soap Body Wash With Frankincense & Myrrh cleanses, hydrates and calms problem skin. Helps to balance oily skin for clearer complexions. Use daily.

Shea Moisture's Story:

Sofi Tucker started selling shea nuts at the village market in Bonthe, Sierra Leone in 1912. By age 19, the widowed mother of four was selling shea butter, african black soap and her homemade hair and skin preparations all over the countryside. Sofi Tucker was a grandmother and sheamoisture is her legacy. With the purchase of African Black Soap Body Wash it helps empower disadvantaged women to realize a brighter, healthier future.

Benefits:

Ethically traded ingredients sustainably produced
Pioneering community commerce and Fair Trade since 1912
Tested on their family for four generations. Never on animals.

African Black Soap, Coconut Oil Soap, Decyl Glucoside(Coconut Oil), Lauroyl Lactylate(Palm Kernel), Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Essential Oil Blend, Jojoba Beads, Lonicera Capriflorium (Honeysuckle) Flower (and) Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Dead Sea Salt, Aloe Barbadensis Leave Juice*, *Certified Organic Ingredient.

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SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Body Wash

4.7

(based on 229 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Cleans effectively (156)
Easy to use (132)
Pleasant smell (125)
Gentle (97)
Moisturizes (77)

Cons

Pricey / poor value (11)
Smells bad (6)
Unpleasant smell (5)
Dries skin (3)
Messy (3)

Best Uses

Daily use (171)
Shower (148)
Baths (66)
Travel (45)
Women (15)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Budget shopper (94), Brand buyer (56), First time user (15), Health conscious (9)

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6/8/2018

5.0

it smells amazing

By SimoneVenise

from N. Hollywood

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

When I initially try the product I did not think that smelled good. I was used to using those body washes that have a lot of fragrances and colors in them. I didn't realize that all the extra stuff in the stove was irritating my skin. As soon as I started using this product my skin changed completely. It is definitely not as dry and it has definitely helped with some of the scarring that I have. I like that it bothers very well, so each bottle last for a long time because it only takes a little bit to make it work.

5/23/2018

4.0

Good product

By Bri

from New York

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Easy To Use
Pleasant Smell

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Showers

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

Good product!

5/19/2018

5.0

Smooth skin

By Betzy

from Ladson, SC

About Me Brand Buyer

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Easy To Use
Gentle
Good Value
Moisturizes
Pleasant Smell

Cons

Best Uses

Baths
Daily Use
Showers
Travel

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

Leaves your skin smooth!

4/15/2018

5.0

Perfect Body Wash

By sophahhh

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Brand Buyer

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Easy To Use
Gentle
Good Value
Moisturizes
Pleasant Smell

Cons

Best Uses

Baths
Daily Use
Showers

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

This is the second SheaMoisture product I've purchased and it definitely won't be my last. This body wash is both soothing and moisturizing and doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped. in the past I've looked over this brand and I wish that I stared using this brand sooner! Great pricing, amazing quality, and ethical.

3/26/2018

5.0

The best

By Linds

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Budget Buyer

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Easy To Use
Gentle
Good Value
Moisturizes
Pleasant Smell

Cons

Leaves a dark scum in shower

Best Uses

Daily Use
Showers

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

I'm not going to lie, I am a brand hopper. I am constantly jumping around and trying new products. But this, I always come back to. Has been my favorite for a few years now. I have some crazy skin allergies and with very dry skin. This is the best and now my whole family loves it too. The only downside and it's the ONLY downside is the soap scum is dark gray. But it's not like you weren't gonna clean the shower anyway.

3/23/2018

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The BEST!

By ZC

from Boise, ID

About Me Brand Buyer

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Gentle
Moisturizes

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Showers

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

I use the African Black Soap Mask so I tried this just to see how it did on the rest of my body. I love it so much! I have breakouts on my back and this took care of those. My husband has really dry skin, especially in the winter, and this has helped him immensly. It works for both of our very different skin issues. I love it and will continue to purchase it.

3/20/2018

5.0

Great for homes with different skin types!

By Shannon

from Seabrook TX

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Easy To Use
Gentle
Good Value
Moisturizes
Pleasant Smell

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Showers

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

I love this for its moisturizing properties on my dry skin, my boyfriend loves it because it clarifies. Go figure! Magic in a Bottle.

3/17/2018

4.0

Cleansing body wash

By Nina

from Springfield, IL

About Me Budget Buyer

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Easy To Use
Gentle
Good Value
Moisturizes

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Showers

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

I have been use this body wash for the past 3.5 years and I love it. IT is a nice cleansing body wash and gentle exfoliates.

3/11/2018

5.0

Love it!

By Cat

from port orange, Fl

Pros

Cleans Effectively
Pleasant Smell

Cons

Best Uses

Baths
Daily Use
Showers
Travel

Comments about SheaMoisture African Black Soap Body Wash:

I have very sensitive skin, I can use this daily without irritating my skin. Love the scent

3/7/2018

5.0

I would buy this product again

By just me

from arkansas

About Me Budget Buyer

Pros

Cleans Effectively

Cons

Best Uses

Showers

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Q:
I have a lot of scarring from acne on my chest and back. Will this product help to correct my dark spots/discoloration ?
Asked on 2/10/2018 by RedWolff223 from undisclosed
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  The African Black Soap Body Wash is a great way to help balance and calm the skin and many people have seen great results when it comes to acne.
  Answered on 2/21/2018 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Does this help with body acne & pimples??
Asked on 1/3/2018 by jade from Florida, US
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  Yes, it does.
  Answered on 1/5/2018 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
will this help with redness and keratosis pilaris?
Asked on 12/19/2017 by slands from MINNESOTA
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  Our products are not formulated to treat medical conditions but Keratosis responds well to exfoliation. We would recommend this product.
  Answered on 12/21/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Did this used to contain salicylic acid?
Asked on 11/18/2017 by bmart from ca
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  Yes, it still does. Salicylic acid is a naturally occurring and synthetically produced beta hydroxy acid used in skin treatment products. When used above 0.5% in a product, it is considered an over-the-counter anti-acne and anti-dandruff ingredient.
  Answered on 11/28/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Where can you buy this product
Asked on 11/8/2017 by Shandawg from Sacramento Ca
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- A:
  This is available at Ulta.
  Answered on 11/11/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Can teens and children use it
Asked on 10/10/2017 by Breona from Texas
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- A:
  Yes, teens and children can use this.
  Answered on 10/11/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Would this soap fade dark knees and elbows? If not what would you recommend.
Asked on 9/8/2017 by Tiana from US
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- A:
  SheaMoisture's African Black Soap Body Wash helps to balance oily skin for clearer complexions. To fade dark spots, we recommend SheaMoisture's Coconut & Hibiscus Body Wash because it contains Songyi Mushrooms which naturally brighten and even out skin tones.
  Answered on 9/8/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Can this be used on the face also ?
Asked on 8/21/2017 by AlyssaAlcatraz from San Diego California
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  Yes it can.
  Answered on 8/23/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
What is different about African Soap than other store-brand soaps?
Asked on 8/12/2017 by Emma from USA
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- A:
  African Black Soap is a solid chunky soap produced in cooperatives in Ghana. It is the same ingredient that is in our bar soap but it is also not the only ingredient in our Black Soap because we use other natural ingredients that are proven to help further enhance the results our #SheaFam experiences. When black soap is made, the skin of the plantain is dried under the sun and then roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve the perfect brownish black color, texture & smell. Afterward, cocoa pod powder is added. Then, the roasted plantain skin is mixed with palm and palm kernel oil to form the soap. The length and temperature at which the plantains were roasted determines the color of the soap. The longer the plantains are roasted, the darker the black soap will become when finished. -- Thus the black color. We hope this helps to explain.
  Answered on 8/15/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture
Q:
Is this soap the same as the African black bar soap just in a liquid form? If not which one will help more for back ance scarring?
Asked on 7/22/2017 by TB from Belmont, CA
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  Yes, this is a liquid version of the SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bar Soap and this will help with issues related to back acne.
  Answered on 7/23/2017 by Brand Expert from SheaMoisture

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