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SheaMoisture African Black Bar Soap - 8oz
$5.99 ($0.75/ounce)
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Highlights
- SheaMoisture's African Black Soap Calm & Clearing Bar soap, designed for melanin-rich skin, replenishes and restores skin for 24 hours.
- Infused with African Black Soap, Oats, Aloe, & Vitamin E, this bar soap gently cleanses and helps balance dry, troubled skin.
- Made with fair trade shea butter and 92% naturally derived ingredients, this bar soap is free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and petrolatum.
- Upon use, skin feels calm, smooth, and visibly moisturized. For healthy, glowing skin.
- For best results, use in combination with other products from SheaMoisture's African Black Soap Collection.
- SheaMoisture is committed to serving the Black community through strategic investment and community give back. With every purchase, you're helping to fund investments that support Black-owned businesses.
Description
Our new African Black Soap, Calm & Clearing Bar soap is designed specifically for melanin-rich skin. Infused with African Black Soap, Oats, Aloe, & Vitamin E, this bar soap gently cleanses and helps balance dry, troubled skin, leaving it feeling calm, smooth, and visibly moisturized for 24 hours. Our moisturizing Bar soap is formulated with fair trade Shea Butter. Through our proprietary Shea Emulsion technology, we were able to break down Shea Butter into thousands of droplets that provide even, smooth coverage across the skin. This bar soap is 92% naturally derived and free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and petrolatum. For best results, use this bar soap in combination with other products from SheaMoisture's African Black Soap Collection.
Scent: Shea
Suggested Age: 18 Years and Up
Sustainability Claims: Community Fair Trade Ingredients, Cruelty-Free, Not Tested on Animals
Beauty Purpose: Moisturizing, Basic Cleansing
Recommended Skin Type: Normal
Net weight: 8 Ounces
TCIN: 75661618
UPC: 764302233039
Item Number (DPCI): 037-05-2790
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:
sodium palmate, sodium cocoate (or) sodium palm kernelate, water (aqua), glycerin, fragrance (parfum), butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*(a) sodium chloride, avena sativa (oat) kernel meal, potassium shea butterate, potassium cocoate, potassium palm kernelate, tocopherol, avena sativa (oat) meal extract, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil sodium gluconate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, benne alcohol coumarin, geraniol, limonene, iron oxides (c1 77499). * certified organic ingredient. (a) fair trade ingredient.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.44 inches length x 3.94 inches width x 1.73 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.529 pounds
Return details
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Q: Is the packaging plastic?
submitted by becass - 2 years ago
A: Thanks for asking! No, the packaging on our African Black Soap Bar soap is an acetate wrapper, and can be recycled - we hope this helps.
submitted bySheaMoisture - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Do woman use this? A man told me he uses it and makes his skin feels like silk. He said if I have dry skin I woul love it! Thank you, Patty
submitted by patty - 4 years ago
A: Hello Patty! Both men and women can use the SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bar, we hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 years agoBrand expertA: We now design our products with specific fragrances for men and for women. There is nothing preventing a woman from using a men's product or a man from using a women's product. We recommend selecting your product based on fragrance preference, and other specific personal needs. We want to assure your comments are important to us and are evaluated on a regular basis.
submitted bySheaMoisture - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: How does the soap benefit troubled skin?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: It helps calm and clear blemishes, and relieve symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: How should the soap be used for best results?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: Lather it in your hands or on a washcloth and wash your entire body.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: Is the soap suitable for sensitive skin?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: Yes, it is formulated to comfort irritated skin and is free from harsh chemicals.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: What ingredients are in the African Black Soap?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: The soap contains palm ash, tamarind extract, tar, plantain peel, oats, and aloe.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: What is the scent of the African Black Soap?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: The soap has a shea scent, providing a pleasant and soothing aroma.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: Is African black soap antibacterial?
submitted by Jess B - 3 months ago
A: Thank you for reaching out to us. Our African Black Soap Bar Soap is not an antibacterial soap - we hope this helps!
submitted bySheaMoisture - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the fragrance used synthetic? If so, WHY use fragrance oils and not essential oils? Fragrance/synthetic oils are so toxic. Thanks.
submitted by CaliforniaCupcake - 8 months ago
A: Thank you for reaching out. Our proprietary fragrances consist of a blend of essential oils and synthetics to provide for the optimal olfactory experience. We hope this helps!
submitted bySheaMoisture - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Why is it for use for 18yo and up?
submitted by Rose - 2 years ago
A: Thanks for asking. Our African Black Soap Bar is for acne prone skin not for normal or combination skin. We hope this helps!
submitted bySheaMoisture - 2 years agoBrand expert
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5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Wonderful natural scent leaves skin hydrated
I always go back to this soap. It is so affordable while also having amazing ingredients and smelling insanely good almost like a tropical island without being a synthetic smell. This soap leaves the skin feeling clean and hydrated with great ingredients which I love! I highly recommend.
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originally posted on influenster.com
Obsessed
LOVE THIS!! Lathers well and smells really nice. Has very few ingredients which is great for sensitive skin. Doesn’t dry out my skin either but still feels clean after using. My skin has improved dramatically in texture
1 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on sheamoisture.com
African Black Soap
I decided to give it a try so I can compare it with Real African Black Soap I use on a daily basis. Unfortunately, it doesn't come close to the soap I use, Dudu-Osun, the Black Soap which is made in Africa. Yours made my skin dry and itchy so had to stop it immediately.
1 reply from SheaMoisture Consumer Services team - 3 months ago
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our African Black Soap Bar. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at support@sheamoisture.com with your contact details and the ref id: 52201452 so we can address your concerns promptly.
5 out of 5 stars
15 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
The SheaMoisture African Black Soap is a powerhous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The SheaMoisture African Black Soap is a powerhouse for troubled skin, blending raw shea butter with oats, aloe, and plantain peel. Its earthy, natural scent feels grounding, and the rich lather deeply cleanses without leaving skin stripped. I noticed it effectively tackled oil, buildup, and blemishes while calming irritation. The bar lasts a long time and feels like a true back-to-basics skincare staple. If you want something gentle yet effective for clear, balanced skin, this is it. Used it to theblast drop
4 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Nice size and smell
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It smells really good and it’s a very big bar… it lathers up pretty well and leaves your skin feeling soft and clean. It seems like a natural type of soap
4 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Great Cleanse
When I used this product I realized it had an extraordinary cleanse to the body that allowed a super clean feeling to the body. If you feel your body wash isn’t working for you I strongly recommend you try this one.
5 out of 5 stars
6 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good Soap. Moisturizing — non-stripping yet gets the job done. Does not leave a film on the skin. The ingredients list isn't bad either. Nice scent — very mild.
4 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 3.5 stars - strong product, but if you know how to use it, can be a god send! Simple packaging and scent. Will try to incorporate this more in the future, but feel nervy about how strong the soap can be.
4 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Lovely!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This smelled SO good. It made my skin so soft and moisturized. The ingredients are so hydrating and brightening. The soap is probably one of my new favorites.
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30 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Not impressed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This smelled ok. I wasn’t impressed at all. The product made my skin feel tacky and dry. I don’t think i can recommend this product to anyone. Very disappointing.
1 reply from Seventh Generation Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
We’re sorry our African Black Bar Soap wasn’t the right fit for you. We’re happy that you gave it a try, and we’ll share your thoughts with our team.
5 out of 5 stars
29 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Leave you squeaky clean!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this bar mostly on my back and chest, and it’s helped with texture and the occasional breakout. It has a natural, earthy scent and it’s super clarifying without being too drying. Definitely one I keep in the rotation.
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It clears and evens skin!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After prolonged use of this soap, I can say it worked well for me. I noticed spots on my skin starting to clear. My skin was less oily than usual. I don't know how to explain it but my skin just feels much cleaner and smoother after continued use of the soap.
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Moisturizing soap
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this shea moisture calming soap. It’s moisturizing and not drying to my skin. The scent is very light but very fresh. I also appreciate that there are a lot of bad ingredients that are not included in this soap.
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Great value and so good for my skin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s great for my skin. Left it feeling clean but not stripped. The scent is pleasant but not overpowering. The size of the bar will last for long time! I’ll definitely keep using it.
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Very moisturizing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This soap smells Amazing. I love ,love ,love how it makes my skin feel very moisturizing! It's feels gentle on the skin. I definitely will pick this soap up at the store.
5 out of 5 stars
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] SheaMoisture’s African Black Soap is a cult-favorite skincare product known for its natural ingredients and versatility. Traditionally crafted in West Africa, this soap is made with plantain ash, tamarind extract, tar, and shea butter, among other natural components. It’s marketed for troubled skin, especially those prone to acne, oiliness, or sensitivity.
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Cleanses & moisturizes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice packaging and scent! Will cleanse and moisturize the skin and leave it baby soft. Definitely worth purchasing and I will recommend to others!
5 out of 5 stars
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Great Bar Soap!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The soap bar was amazing to use! The texture isn’t bad it’s slightly granular which is great for getting off dead skin and exfoliating. The packaging isn’t unusual for bar soap and the scent is good. It isn’t overwhelming and it isn’t messy despite the color. I like using it in conjunction with the liquid soap.
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Good clean good smelling and long lasting
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First of the sent was really good and just smelled like it was effective and texture was soft but easily came off when showered the black stuff from some package was decent and calm and yea effective still using