72%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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description

ingredients

(**This is the list for the non-organic large bar. I believe they are the same but the small bars ingredients are organic**) African Black Soap Base , African Shea Butter , Oats , Aloe , Plantain Extract , Vitamin E , Essential Oil Blend , Vegetable Glycerin , Palm Ash , Rosemary Extract , Iron Oxides

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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8 years ago

i used this alongside coconut oil for about a month as i have many acne scars it seemed to clear my skin slightly nothing drastic however it did make my skin very soft but my scars are still there...

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AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Oily, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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8 years ago

I was really excited to try this, but was extremely disappointed. I've had cystic acne on and off for the past 10 years. I had it under control for awhile and then started to break out a little...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


1.0
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8 years ago

I have very oily, acne-prone skin. I've always heard that shea butter should not be used on acne-prone skin, because it clogs pores and causes more breakout. So even thought I had seen this soap at...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Shea Moisture's African Black Soap is a thick, black bar that will last for about 3-4 weeks. It comes in a plastic wrapper with a label on each side. Expect for it to have little chunks throughout...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I have been using this soap for about 3 weeks and I'm terrified to declare it a HG because I don't want to jinx it and have it stop working for me, but so far I am incredibly happy with it. I...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Absolutely love this product. I have extremely sensitive skin. I had been breaking out horribly with cystic acne for the last 3 years which led to dark scar marks on my cheeks. The amount of money...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairOther

EyesHazel


1.0
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9 years ago

I tried this because I was out of the black soap I usually use. This is NOT real black soap!!!!!! There are so many chemicals and ingredients!!! Real black soap one has a few. It left a film on my...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

I tried this product last year when I had a mild breakout. Over the next month my acne became moderate to severe, with many painful red bumps. I went from mild acne, to being what my dermatologist...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

Created an account on here just to write this review, it's that good. I have always had breakouts on my chin, jawline, hairline and between my brows- some days clearer than others but almost always...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I just started using Shea Moisture African Black Soap about a week ago and was a little nervous about how it would react with my sensitive, acne-prone skin. It seems that each time I have used...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I love love love this soap! I would get a lot of blemishes on my cheeks, and they would leave behind dark marks. Since I started using this soap, I don't break out anymore, and maybe I'm...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Love it for my acne prone skin. Keeps my acne under control and leaves my skin soft. It smeel good.

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I love this soap. I saw this soap at target for about $3. Ive only been using this bar for 2 weeks but ive notice my breakouts have decreased and my face is brighter. Cant wait to see the results...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Anyone with acne prone and/or sensitive skin should most definitely try this! I have tried just about every drugstore face cleanser on the market: chemically, natural, in-between, and nothing works...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

Repurchased twice! I tried another black soap and it was not good. This is awesome though- I use it on my body and I have not broke out on my back or chest. If I stop using this-I will break out....

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

I like that this soap made my skin feel squeaky clean, it is nice for the price. However after using it for a week, while it did clear up my skin, I was soooo dry and flaky, I only use this once or...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Who would have thought that this cheap product would make me move my high end cleansers down in the sink cabinet? Well, it did. I have acne-prone oily/combination skin, and I felt unhappy with my...

About reviewer (193 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

This stuff is magic in a bar! I have oily/combination acne prone skin and this stuff cleared it up in only 3 days! And I have not only noticed a difference in my acne but my skin looks brighter...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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9 years ago

simply magic.....great for senstive acne prone skin.....just love it

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I have spent a lifetime struggling with my skin-oily and acne prone yet Sensitive-none of the RX treatments worked. They were expensive and so abrasive on my sensitive skin that even if my...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair

HairOther

EyesBrown