Raw Natural Black Soap Bar - 6 oz. M-S514

What Is African Black Soap?

Black soap is originally an all-natural soap produced in predominantly West Africa. Exact recipes depend on where the soap originated from. The original ones include palm kernel oil, the filtrate of burnt cocoa pod ash or roasted plantain skin ash. Other additions can include aloe vera, honey, shea butter, lime, or camwood — a primary tree of central West Africa.

Black soap is made without adding lye, which makes it feel soft and yields a more moisturizing quality. It’s also unscented, making it suitable for most skin types.‌

There are many kinds of African black soap available on the market today. Some are more processed than others. Look for the ones that have the least amount of processing possible.

African black soap is difficult to find unless you know what to check for so look for a soap that has attributes and ingredients such as; brown or grey in color, and has an uneven surface. It should be slightly crumbly around the edges. Read the label to make sure there aren’t any additives you don’t want in your soap.

The soap can be diluted with water and stretched to be used as body wash for long time. A little can stretch a long way. This is the best product to use if you want to bleach your skin. You would have to use vitamin c lotions or you can add vitamin c liquid to the lotion base and use it to protect your skin from the damage of bleaching. The best sunblock is an umbrella or sun blocking pills.

Ingredients: Roasted Cocoa Pods, Plantain Skin, Palm Oil, Shea butter, Water