Shea Moisture African Black Soap Sugar Body Scrub, 12 oz — Hydrating Exfoliant for Melanin-Rich Skin

SheaMoisture African Black Soap Sugar Body Scrub is a 12 oz exfoliating and moisturizing scrub formulated to gently clarify and hydrate melanin-rich skin while delivering 24 hours of shea-based nutrients.

This Calm & Clearing body scrub blends African Black Soap with sugar, oats, aloe, vitamin E and fair trade shea butter to remove dead skin, soothe irritation and help skin look and feel smoother. The formula is 97% naturally derived and omits sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petrolatum. Designed to work alongside other products in SheaMoisture’s African Black Soap Collection, it targets dry, troubled areas while supporting everyday skin comfort and radiance.

How does this body scrub gently exfoliate without overdrying?

The scrub uses fine sugar crystals and nutrient-rich ingredients to slough away dead skin while plant-based moisturizers restore softness. African Black Soap and oats help clarify troubled areas without stripping natural oils.

• Fine sugar granules for controlled physical exfoliation
• African Black Soap to assist with surface impurities
• Oats and aloe to soothe and reduce roughness
• Fair trade shea butter for lasting moisture

Will this work well for melanin-rich or easily irritated skin?

It’s formulated with melanin-rich complexions in mind, focusing on calming and clarifying ingredients. The blend aims to reduce surface dryness and irritation while maintaining hydration.

• Calming oats and aloe for sensitive or reactive skin
• Vitamin E for antioxidant support to the skin surface
• Free of common irritants like sulfates and parabens
• Designed to complement the African Black Soap range

How should I use it in my routine for best results?

Use the scrub 1–3 times per week depending on skin sensitivity. Apply to damp skin, massage in circular motions, then rinse; follow with a hydrating moisturizer or a SheaMoisture African Black Soap body product to lock in softness.

• Use on wet skin in the shower for easy spread and rinse-off
• Massage gently—avoid aggressive scrubbing on inflamed areas
• Follow with body butter or lotion for 24-hour nutrient support
• Pair with other African Black Soap products for a coordinated regimen

What ingredients make up the formula and what does it leave out?

The scrub combines naturally derived components like African Black Soap, oats, aloe, sugar and vitamin E with fair trade shea butter to nourish the skin. It avoids several synthetic additives to keep the formula gentler on skin.

• Key inclusions: African Black Soap, sugar, oats, aloe, vitamin E, shea butter
• 97% naturally derived ingredients overall
• Does not contain sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or petrolatum
• Plant-based moisturizers to maintain skin barrier comfort

Who is this for: This SheaMoisture African Black Soap Sugar Body Scrub is for people with melanin-rich or dry, troubled skin who want gentle exfoliation paired with lasting moisture. It suits those seeking a mostly natural formula free from common harsh additives, and anyone who prefers a skincare regimen that matches with complementary African Black Soap products for clearer, smoother-feeling skin.