Shea Moisture African Black Soap Body Wash Calm & Clearing, 18 oz — 24H Moisture, Sulfate-Free

SheaMoisture African Black Soap Calm & Clearing Body Wash is a gentle, moisturizing cleanser formulated for melanin-rich skin that soothes, clarifies, and delivers up to 24 hours of visible hydration.

This body wash blends traditional African black soap with nourishing botanicals to address dry, troubled skin without harsh ingredients. The formula combines oats, aloe, vitamin E, and fair trade shea butter processed through a proprietary emulsion to spread lightweight, even moisture across the skin. At 92% naturally derived, it avoids sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and petrolatum, making it a conscientious choice for daily cleansing paired with SheaMoisture's African Black Soap Collection.

How does this body wash calm and clarify troubled skin?

The wash uses African black soap together with soothing plant extracts to gently lift impurities while minimizing irritation. Antioxidant-rich vitamin E plus oat and aloe support a calmer skin surface after cleansing, reducing the appearance of redness and rough patches.

• African black soap helps remove buildup without overly stripping natural oils.
• Oats provide anti-irritant benefits for sensitive areas.
• Aloe soothes and cools skin after cleansing.
• Vitamin E offers antioxidant support and helps maintain skin comfort.

Will it actually keep skin feeling moisturized for 24 hours?

The product is engineered to provide visible moisture for up to 24 hours via a shea emulsion that disperses hydration evenly. While individual results vary, the lightweight droplets help lock in softness and reduce the tight, dry feeling that can follow some cleansers.

• Fair trade shea butter is broken into micro-droplets for uniform coverage.
• Hydrating emulsion minimizes post-shower dryness.
• Leaves skin smoother and more comfortable to the touch.

Is this formula safe for sensitive or melanin-rich skin types?

The wash was created with melanin-rich and sensitive-prone skin in mind, focusing on gentle, naturally derived actives and removing common irritants. It’s free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and petrolatum to lower the risk of dryness and inflammation.

• 92% naturally derived ingredients to reduce exposure to harsh chemicals.
• No SLS/SLES sulfates which can strip delicate skin.
• Formulated to soothe rather than provoke sensitivity.

How should I use it for best results with other products?

Use daily in the shower as your primary cleanser, massaging onto wet skin and rinsing thoroughly. For optimal results, follow with a complementary SheaMoisture African Black Soap lotion or body oil to enhance and extend hydration benefits.

• Apply to wet skin, lather, then rinse completely.
• Pat skin dry and apply a hydrating body lotion or oil from the same collection.
• Use consistently to maintain smoother, more even-feeling skin.

Who is this for: This body wash is targeted to people with melanin-rich, dry, or easily irritated skin who want a cleansing option that soothes and hydrates without harsh additives. It suits daily use for those seeking cleaner ingredients and visible moisture, and it works well when paired with other African Black Soap products for a more comprehensive skin-care routine.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Palm Kernelate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract , Jojoba Esters, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caramel, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Ppg-9, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Gluconate, Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Coumarin, Iron Oxides (Ci77499).