Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Oatmeal Body Wash, 18 oz — Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with 24H Visible Moisture

SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Oatmeal Smooth & Exfoliating Body Wash is a 92% naturally derived cleansing formula that gently exfoliates and leaves skin feeling softer and visibly moisturized for up to 24 hours.

This body wash blends Manuka honey, colloidal oatmeal and yogurt with fair trade shea butter broken into micro-droplets via Shea Emulsion technology to deliver even, smoothing coverage. It’s formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or petrolatum and was developed with melanin-rich skin in mind to address uneven texture and dryness while cleansing.

How does this body wash smooth and exfoliate without over-drying?

The formula uses gentle exfoliation combined with conditioning ingredients so skin is buffed and nourished rather than stripped. Colloidal oatmeal helps lift and soften rough patches while Manuka honey and yogurt add humectant and conditioning properties that keep skin feeling supple.

• Colloidal oatmeal: physical and soothing exfoliant for uneven texture
• Manuka honey: natural humectant to retain moisture
• Yogurt: skin-softening and smoothing component
• Shea Emulsion: micro-droplets of fair trade shea butter for even coverage

Will it hydrate my skin for a full day?

The product is designed to provide visible moisture for up to 24 hours when used as part of a routine, pairing hydrating actives with emollient shea droplets. While individual results vary, the combination of humectants and shea-derived emulsion supports prolonged softness after showering.

• Visible moisture claim based on SheaMoisture formulation testing
• Humectants attract and hold skin moisture
• Shea Emulsion spreads moisturizing droplets evenly across the skin
• Works best when followed by complementary products from the same collection

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

This body wash was formulated with melanin-rich skin in mind and avoids common irritants like sulfates, parabens and phthalates. It includes soothing ingredients such as oatmeal to help calm surface irritation, but patch testing is recommended for highly reactive skin.

• Free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum
• Contains colloidal oatmeal to soothe and reduce friction
• Gentle surfactants to cleanse without aggressive stripping
• Patch test first if you have known sensitivities

How should I use it to get the best results?

Use this body wash in the shower or bath as your regular cleanser, lathering on damp skin and gently massaging to exfoliate uneven areas. Rinse thoroughly and follow with a moisturizer or the SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Oatmeal lotion or butter for enhanced hydration and longer-lasting softness.

• Apply to wet skin with hands, washcloth, or loofah and massage in circular motions
• Focus on rough or textured areas such as elbows, knees and legs
• Rinse well and pat skin dry to preserve moisture
• For best effects, use alongside other Manuka Honey & Oatmeal Collection items

Who is this for: This 18 oz body wash is aimed at anyone seeking a naturally derived cleansing option that balances mild exfoliation with sustained hydration—particularly people with melanin-rich skin concerned about uneven texture, dryness, or dullness. It is a good pick if you prefer formulas free from harsh sulfates and common synthetic additives and if you plan to build a targeted body-care routine using matching nourishing products.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Honey , Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Tocopherol, Yogurt, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid,Lauric Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal.