Authentic Imported Raw African Black Soap, 4 oz

Traditional skincare from West Africa, made with nature’s purest ingredients

• Imported directly from Western Africa—unrefined, authentic, and full of heritage
• Naturally rich in skin-loving minerals and antioxidants
• Beloved for supporting clearer skin and soothing common skin concerns
• Rustic in appearance—each piece is uniquely shaped and textured
• Semi-soft and crumbly by nature due to traditional potash (plant-based lye), not a hard commercial bar
• Lathers beautifully with a soft, silky feel—especially effective in hard water
• Ideal for face and body; great for oily, blemish-prone, or combination skin

Why it Works:

• Palm Kernel Oil – Adds firmness and silky lather
• Coconut Oil – Boosts cleansing power with rich, fluffy bubbles
• Shea Butter – Deeply conditions and nourishes with skin-softening moisture

To Use:
Lather in hands or with a cloth, then gently cleanse skin. Avoid leaving the soap in standing water—due to its soft texture, it can break down quickly if not kept dry between uses.

Ingredients:
Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Potash (Plantain/wood ash-derived natural lye)

Note: Due to the handmade nature of African Black Soap, shape, texture, and color will vary with each bar. Store in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness.

oap is imported from western Africa.  Credited by many to aid in many skin care issues, this rustic soap is growing in mainstream popularity.

This raw soap doesn’t look like regular bar soap as it isn't smooth or uniform in shape.  The texture of the soap is semi-soft and it can be a bit crumbly but never hard like regular bar soap.  This is because African black soap is made from naturally occurring lye found in plantain or wood ashes. This form of lye, called potash, creates a softer, more malleable bar that will absorb water easily so it's best to keep this out of direct water or it will break down faster than it should.

A look at its key ingredients:

Palm Kernel Oil contributes to the hardness of the soap, helping to create a bar that lasts longer, promotes lather stability, and adds a silky feel to the soap.

Coconut Oil contributes to the hardness of the soap, helping to create a bar that lasts longer, and provides a fluffy, bubbly lather to the soap, even in hard water conditions.

Shea Butter contributes to the hardness of the bar, lather stability and is wonderful for skin conditioning.   Shea contains a large percentage of ingredients that do not react with lye, thus remaining in the soap to nourish your skin. 

For optimal freshness, store the product in a cool, dry place away from humidity.