SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Body Scrub

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SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Body Scrub is a gentle body scrub that deeply cleanses and exfoliates skin with a detoxifying blend of African Black Soap, Bamboo Charcoal, and Tea Tree Oil to buff away dead skin cells, absorb excess oil and impurities, and help balance problem skin .
African Black Soap helps clarify and balance skin, while bamboo charcoal draws out impurities and excess oil . Tea tree oil provides natural clarifying benefits, and Fair Trade Shea Butter helps moisturize and soothe, preventing over-drying during exfoliation . Salicylic acid gently exfoliates to keep pores clear .
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or sulfates, this scrub is cruelty-free and never tested on animals . Pioneering community commerce and Fair Trade since 1912, this product has been tested on the Tucker family for four generations. Perfect for those seeking a gentle, detoxifying body scrub that smooths rough, dry skin and leaves it feeling cleansed, purified, and smooth.
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SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Body Scrub

PRIMARY USES

1. Detoxifying Body Scrub for Problem Skin
  • What it does: A gentle body scrub that deeply cleanses and exfoliates skin with a detoxifying blend of African Black Soap, Bamboo Charcoal, and Tea Tree Oil to buff away dead skin cells, absorb excess oil and impurities, and help balance problem skin .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with oily, blemish-prone, or congested skin on the body, this provides an effective exfoliating solution. For anyone whose skin feels rough, looks dull, or suffers from body breakouts on the back, chest, or shoulders, this means a scrub that deeply cleanses, detoxifies, and helps balance problem skin, leaving it feeling purified, smooth, and refreshed .
2. African Black Soap for Clarifying and Balancing
  • What it does: Blended with time-honored African Black Soap, a traditional West African beauty secret, to help clarify, balance, and draw out dirt from problem skin .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with oily or blemish-prone body skin, African Black Soap provides natural clarifying benefits. For anyone whose back, chest, or shoulders are prone to breakouts or congestion, this means a scrub that helps balance oil production and promote a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.
3. Bamboo Charcoal for Deep Detoxification
  • What it does: Detoxifying bamboo charcoal helps draw out impurities, excess oil, and toxins from the skin’s surface, providing a deep, purifying cleanse .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with clogged pores, blackheads, or oily skin on the body, bamboo charcoal provides deep cleansing benefits. For anyone whose skin feels congested or looks dull from environmental impurities, this means a scrub that helps purify and detoxify, creating a clean, clear, and balanced complexion.
4. Tea Tree Oil for Natural Clarifying
  • What it does: Tea tree leaf oil provides natural clarifying and antibacterial properties, helping to combat blemish-causing bacteria while soothing the skin .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with body acne or breakout-prone skin, tea tree oil provides natural clarifying benefits. For anyone whose skin is prone to occasional breakouts on the back or chest, this means a scrub that helps keep skin clear and balanced without harsh chemicals.
5. Fair Trade Shea Butter for Moisturizing and Soothing
  • What it does: Enriched with Fair Trade Certified Organic Shea Butter to help moisturize and soothe the skin, preventing over-drying during exfoliation .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with dry or sensitive skin that still needs exfoliation, shea butter provides essential moisture. For anyone whose skin feels tight or irritated after using other scrubs, this means a gentle formula that exfoliates without stripping, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished.
6. Salicylic Acid for Gentle Exfoliation
  • What it does: Contains salicylic acid to help gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells that can clog pores and contribute to breakouts .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with rough, bumpy skin or clogged pores, salicylic acid provides gentle exfoliation. For anyone whose skin looks dull or feels uneven, this means a scrub that helps smooth and refine skin texture while keeping pores clear.
7. Gently Buffs Away Dead Skin Cells
  • What it does: The gentle formula buffs away dead skin cells while also helping to absorb excess oil and impurities, leaving skin cleansed, purified, and feeling smooth .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with rough, bumpy skin on arms, legs, or body, this provides gentle yet effective exfoliation. For anyone whose skin feels like sandpaper or looks lackluster, this means a scrub that visibly improves skin texture and smoothness with each use.
8. Deeply Cleanses and Detoxifies
  • What it does: Formulated to deeply cleanse and detoxify skin with a powerful cocktail of ingredients including African Black Soap, Bamboo Charcoal, and Tea Tree Oil .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer who wants a thorough, deep clean for their body skin, this provides comprehensive detoxifying benefits. For anyone whose skin feels clogged or looks dull from product buildup or environmental impurities, this means a scrub that helps restore a clean, clear, healthy-looking complexion.
9. Helps Balance Problem Skin
  • What it does: Helps balance problem skin by addressing excess oil, impurities, and congestion that can contribute to body breakouts .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with body acne, oily skin, or combination skin on the body, this provides balancing benefits. For anyone whose skin feels unbalanced or looks uneven, this means a scrub that helps restore equilibrium, creating a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.
10. Suitable for Sensitive Skin
  • What it does: Gentle enough for sensitive skin while still providing effective exfoliation and deep cleansing .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with sensitive skin that reacts to harsh scrubs, this provides a gentle option. For anyone who wants the benefits of exfoliation without irritation, this means a scrub that is effective yet soothing, leaving skin clean without redness or discomfort.
11. Free from Harsh Additives
  • What it does: Formulated without parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, sulfates, and petrolatum. Never tested on animals .
  • How it helps your skin: For the dermatologist recommending clean body care, this provides a trusted, minimal ingredient option. For the customer who prefers natural, ethical products, this means they can trust what they are putting on their skin, with no unnecessary or potentially irritating additives.
12. Pioneering Community Commerce Since 1912
  • What it does: SheaMoisture is the legacy of Sofi Tucker, a pioneering mother of four and entrepreneur, who sold Shea Butter, African Black Soap and homemade beauty preparations in Sierra Leone in 1912 .
  • How it helps your skin: For the socially conscious consumer, this means their purchase makes a difference. For families who believe in supporting communities and fair labor practices, this means they can trust that their body care choice contributes to a fairer world.
13. Tested on Family for Generations
  • What it does: Tested on the Tucker family for four generations, never on animals, ensuring safe, effective formulas .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer who values family-owned businesses and ethical testing practices, this provides peace of mind. For anyone who prefers cruelty-free products, this means a scrub that aligns with their values.
14. Natural Ingredients May Vary
  • What it does: Contains natural, plant-based ingredients that may vary in color and consistency from batch to batch .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer who appreciates natural, minimally processed products, this is a sign of authenticity. For anyone who prefers products without artificial colors or stabilizers, this means a scrub that stays true to its natural ingredients.

SECONDARY USES

1. Full Body Exfoliator: Gently massage onto damp skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly. Use once or twice weekly as needed .
2. Back and Chest Acne Treatment: Concentrate on areas prone to breakouts such as the back, chest, and shoulders to help clarify and balance problem skin.
3. Pre-Shave Prep: Use before shaving legs, underarms, or body to exfoliate dead skin cells and create a smooth surface for a closer, more comfortable shave.
4. Keratosis Pilaris Treatment: Regular use helps prevent and smooth bumpy skin (chicken skin) on arms and thighs.
5. Foot Treatment: Concentrate on rough heels and calloused areas for intensive exfoliation and softening.
6. Hand Treatment: Massage into hands to soften rough, dry skin and smooth cuticles.
7. Post-Sun Skin Recovery: Use after sun exposure to gently remove peeling skin and replenish moisture.
8. Winter Skin Defense: Use during cold, dry months to combat rough, flaky skin caused by harsh weather and indoor heating.
9. Pre-Tanning Prep: Exfoliate before self-tanning to ensure even, streak-free application.
10. Elbow and Knee Smoother: Focus on extra dry, rough areas such as elbows and knees for targeted exfoliation and softening.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Brand: SheaMoisture
  • Product Name: African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Body Scrub
  • Size: 6 oz (170 g) 
  • Product Type: Exfoliating body scrub
  • Key Ingredients: African Black Soap, Bamboo Charcoal Powder, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Salicylic Acid, Mango Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Rice Powder, Coconut Oil 
  • Key Benefits: Deeply cleanses, detoxifies, exfoliates, absorbs excess oil, balances problem skin, smooths rough patches
  • Target Concerns: Body acne, oily skin, clogged pores, blackheads, rough skin, bumpy skin (keratosis pilaris), problem skin
  • Skin Types: Oily, combination, blemish-prone, problem skin, sensitive skin 
  • Texture: Creamy scrub with gentle exfoliating particles
  • Scent: Natural essential oil blend with tea tree
  • Formula Integrity: Paraben-free, phthalate-free, propylene glycol-free, mineral oil-free, sulfate-free, petrolatum-free, cruelty-free, no animal testing, Fair Trade shea butter, sustainably produced 
  • Made in: USA 

2. TECHNICAL & FORMULATION PROPERTIES

  • Key Active 1: African Black Soap – clarifies, balances, draws out dirt from problem skin 
  • Key Active 2: Bamboo Charcoal Powder – detoxifies, draws out impurities and excess oil 
  • Key Active 3: Tea Tree Leaf Oil – natural clarifying, antibacterial properties 
  • Key Active 4: Fair Trade Shea Butter – moisturizes, soothes, prevents over-drying 
  • Key Active 5: Salicylic Acid – gently exfoliates, clears pores 
  • Exfoliating Agents: Rice powder, jojoba esters, gentle physical exfoliants 
  • Primary Function: Deeply cleanses, detoxifies, and exfoliates problem skin
  • Application: Gently massage onto damp skin using circular motions, rinse thoroughly 
  • Frequency: Use once or twice weekly as needed 
  • Skin Types: Suitable for oily, combination, blemish-prone, problem, and sensitive skin
  • Cruelty-Free: Yes, tested on the Tucker family for four generations, never on animals 
  • Community Commerce: Pioneering Fair Trade since 1912 

3. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Product Form: Creamy scrub
  • Texture: Creamy consistency with gentle exfoliating particles
  • Volume: 6 oz (170 g) 
  • Packaging: Tube or jar
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 5.6 x 5 cm 
  • Shipping Weight: 0.2 kg 
  • Scent: Natural essential oil blend with tea tree
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Precautions: Natural ingredients may vary in color and consistency. If irritation occurs, discontinue use 

4. HOW TO USE

  • Wet: Wet skin thoroughly with warm water.
  • Apply: Apply a generous amount of scrub to your hands or a washcloth.
  • Massage: Gently massage onto damp skin using circular motions, concentrating on rough, dry areas such as elbows, knees, and heels .
  • Lather: The scrub will create a gentle lather as you massage.
  • Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Pat Dry: Gently pat skin dry with a soft towel.
  • Frequency: Use once or twice weekly as needed for best results .
Pro Tip for Body Acne: For back and chest acne, use a long-handled bath brush to reach difficult areas and allow the scrub to sit on the skin for 1-2 minutes before rinsing.
Pro Tip for Keratosis Pilaris: Regular use (1-2 times weekly) helps prevent and smooth bumpy skin (chicken skin) on arms and thighs.
Pro Tip for Foot Care: Concentrate on rough heels and calloused areas, massaging for 1-2 minutes before rinsing for intensive exfoliation and softening.
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Patch Test Recommended: As with any new skincare product, especially if you have very sensitive skin or known allergies, perform a patch test before first use. Apply a small amount to your inner arm and wait 24 hours to check for any reaction before full use.
  • External Use Only: This product is formulated for external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean, lukewarm water.
  • Natural Variation: Natural ingredients may vary in color and consistency from batch to batch .
  • If Irritation Occurs: If irritation occurs, discontinue use .
  • Broken or Irritated Skin: Do not apply to open wounds, broken skin, or active infections. Wait until the skin has fully healed before using.
  • Discontinue Use If Needed: If you experience persistent redness, itching, swelling, or irritation, discontinue use immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a dermatologist or healthcare professional.
  • Children: Keep out of reach of children. This product is intended for adult use.
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Expiration: Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on packaging.
  • Pregnancy and Nursing: If you have specific concerns, consult your healthcare provider before introducing new products, especially those containing salicylic acid.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Eye Contact: If product enters eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
  • Skin Reaction: If skin irritation or rash occurs, discontinue use immediately. Wash the area with mild soap and water. Apply a cool compress to soothe discomfort. If the reaction is severe or persists, consult a dermatologist.
  • Ingestion: This product is not intended for ingestion. If accidentally swallowed, rinse your mouth with water and drink a glass of water. Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs.
  • Allergic Reaction: Signs of allergic reaction may include rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. If allergic reaction is suspected, discontinue use immediately and seek emergency medical attention.