African Black Soap (ABS), is soap made from the ash of locally harvested plants and barks such a plantain, cocoa pods, palm tree leaves, and shea tree bark. Black soap is traditionally made in West Africa, typically Ghana, from secret recipes. Varieties of black soap actually made in Africa tend to be pure, while soaps made in Europe or the U.S. tend to have added artificial ingredients. Not sure if you have the "real deal"? One rule of thumb to look for: authentic ABS should look brown and not black.
African Black Soap Benefits
Black soap cleanses gently, so it's ideal for people with rosacea, rashes, dryness and other skin conditions. Some African black soap contain a plantain extract, which has antibacterial properties that may help treat acne breakouts. Some people use the soap as a shampoo or mild makeup remover.
African Black bar soap is not a soap that should be used everyday. The ingredients are too harsh for daily use and can cause skin to become sensitive, irritated, or dry if overused. It is best to use African black soap bar up to three times per week and to follow it up with a good moisturizer.
Ingredients: Honey, shea butter, osun (camwood), palm kernal oil, cocoa pod ash, plantains, palm bunch ash, aloe vera, lime juice, water.
Weight 4.5 - 5oz
