Shea Moisture African Black Soap Soothing Body Lotion 13 oz — Calming Hydration with Fair Trade Shea & Aloe

This lightweight yet deeply hydrating lotion blends the calming tradition of African black soap with emollient shea butter and soothing botanicals to help rebalance and comfort skin that feels dry, irritated, or uneven. Designed for everyday use, it absorbs without heavy residue and encourages moisture retention when applied to damp skin. The formula avoids parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and sulfates, and is crafted with ethically sourced shea butter.

How does this lotion soothe irritated or troubled skin?

The formula combines gentle, skin-friendly ingredients to help reduce roughness and support the skin’s natural barrier. Aloe and oats add calming properties while fair trade shea butter supplies long-lasting emollience. African black soap-inspired elements help balance skin without stripping natural oils.

• Soothing mix of aloe vera and colloidal oats for calming sensitivity
• Fair Trade shea butter for deep, lasting hydration
• Non-stripping black soap elements to help rebalance troubled areas

Will this lotion work for daily full-body hydration?

Yes — it’s formulated for everyday all-over use. The lightweight, quick-absorbing texture spreads easily from arms to legs and concentrates well on drier patches like elbows, knees and hands. Applying to damp skin helps lock in extra moisture after bathing.

• Fast-absorbing texture suitable for morning and evening routines
• Best results when applied to damp skin to seal in hydration
• Targets dry spots without leaving a greasy finish

Is this lotion formulated with clean ingredients and ethical practices?

The product avoids common irritants like parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and sulfates, and it is not tested on animals. SheaMoisture highlights its heritage by sourcing raw shea butter through fair trade partnerships that support women-led cooperatives in Africa. The brand combines traditional ingredients with modern formulation standards.

• No parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or sulfates
• Cruelty-free formulation with fair trade shea butter sourcing
• Blend of traditional African black soap elements and botanical extracts

How should I use this lotion for best results?

For optimal hydration, smooth the lotion over damp skin immediately after showering or bathing to trap moisture. Use daily and pay extra attention to areas that feel rough or flaky. Reapply as needed throughout the day for persistent dryness or after hand-washing.

• Apply to damp skin after cleansing to improve moisture retention
• Concentrate on elbows, knees, hands and other dry areas
• Use daily; reapply when skin feels dry or after washing

Who is this for? This lotion is ideal for anyone seeking a daily body hydrator that supports dry, uneven or easily irritated skin with natural-inspired ingredients. It suits people who prefer cruelty-free, cleaner formulations and those who value ethically sourced shea butter and gentle botanical support. If you want a non-greasy, reassuring moisturizer to add to a skin-supporting routine, this is designed for you.

Ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii, Deionized Water, Stearyl Alcohol (palm Kernel), Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter,african Black Soap Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Meal, Aloe Barbadensis, Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Vegetable Glycerin, Jojoba Oil, Salicylic Acid, Lonicera Capriflorium (honeysuckle) Flower, Lonicera Japonica (japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract.