Shea Butter Balm Plus
Cleanser
Updated 4w ago

Shea Butter Balm Plus

CJ's BUTTer
9Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
2.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
2.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
89% Natural11% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Cleansing BalmDetected
Minimalist Formula9 ingredients
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

89% natural11% synthetic
8 natural 1 synthetic

Based on 9 ingredients analyzed. 89% natural and 11% synthetic.

Functions Overview (14)

emollient3:Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter (Cocoa Butter, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
skin conditioning3:Olea Europaea Fruit (Olive) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil
antioxidant2:Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.