Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 4-Count (8 oz) — Calm & Clearing, 24h Moisture with Shea Butter & Aloe

SheaMoisture African Black Soap Calm & Clearing Bar is a 4-count, 8 oz bar soap blend formulated with African Black Soap, oats, aloe, vitamin E and fair trade shea butter to gently cleanse melanin-rich skin and provide visible moisture for up to 24 hours.

This bar soap is created for skin that benefits from gentle, balancing cleansing without sulfates or harsh additives. The formula combines traditional African black soap with modern moisturizing technology—Shea Emulsion—to break shea butter into fine droplets that spread evenly across skin. The result is a bar that cleanses, soothes, and helps maintain hydration while avoiding parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petrolatum.

How does this soap help skin feel calmer and clearer?

The African Black Soap base is known for gentle exfoliation and removing surface impurities, while oats and aloe soothe irritation. Vitamin E and shea butter support the skin’s moisture layer so the skin feels smoother and less tight after washing.

• African Black Soap removes excess oil and debris without over-stripping.
• Oats reduce surface dryness and minimize rough texture.
• Aloe helps calm redness and cool the skin after cleansing.
• Vitamin E and shea droplets lock in moisture for visibly softer skin.

Will this soap maintain hydration throughout the day?

The bar is formulated to leave a moisturizing layer—using SheaMoisture’s Shea Emulsion technology—for lasting comfort. While no topical product can promise clinical outcomes, many users find their skin feels hydrated for hours after use thanks to the even distribution of shea butter microspheres.

• Shea Emulsion breaks down shea butter into thousands of droplets for even coverage.
• Fair trade shea butter supports skin’s natural barrier function.
• 92% naturally derived ingredients minimize reliance on synthetic occlusives.
• Recommended pairing with the African Black Soap collection amplifies results.

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

This bar was developed specifically with melanin-rich and easily irritated skin in mind, focusing on gentle, balancing ingredients. It avoids common irritants like sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petrolatum, but individual sensitivities vary—patch testing is advised for very reactive skin.

• Formulated without sulfates and harsh surfactants for gentler cleansing.
• Free from parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petrolatum.
• Includes calming botanicals such as oats and aloe for reduced irritation.
• Suitable as part of a routine targeting dry, troubled or uneven texture.

How should I use the bar for best results?

Use the bar on wet skin, working it into a light lather and focusing on areas that need balancing. Rinse thoroughly and follow with a moisturizer or products from the African Black Soap Collection to extend benefits throughout the day.

• Wet skin and bar, lather between hands or a washcloth, then apply gently.
• Rinse fully and pat skin dry to retain moisture layer.
• Follow with a serum or shea-rich moisturizer for added hydration.
• Use daily or as tolerated depending on skin’s response.

Who is this for: The SheaMoisture African Black Soap Calm & Clearing Bar is aimed at people with melanin-rich or dry, troubled skin seeking a gentle, naturally derived cleansing bar that also delivers visible moisturization. It’s a strong option for those wanting a sulfate-free, paraben-free soap that pairs well with other items in the African Black Soap collection, and for shoppers who prefer fair trade shea butter and botanical soothing ingredients.

Ingredients

SODIUM PALMATE, SODIUM COCOATE (OR) SODIUM PALM KERNELATE, WATER (AQUA),GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL MEAL, POTASSIUM SHEA BUTTERATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, POTASSIUM PALM KERNELATE, TOCOPHEROL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) MEAL EXTRACT, COOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, SODIUM GLUCONATE,TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, IRON OXIDES ( CI 77499).