African Black Soap Body Wash
Shower Gel

African Black Soap Body Wash

Shea Moisture4w ago
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
69% Natural25% 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 Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural25% synthetic
11 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 6% unknown and 25% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Surfactant typeGentle

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.