African Black Soap Clarifying Problem Skin Toner
Toner

African Black Soap Clarifying Problem Skin Toner

Shea Moisture
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
73% Natural27% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.4 — Suboptimal
4.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.4
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.4: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

73% natural27% synthetic
16 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural and 27% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning6:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate
surfactant - emulsifying4:Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Cocoate, Glyceryl Undecylenate
solvent3:Water, Dimethyl Sulfone, Isopropyl Alcohol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.