Imported from Ghana, our 100% natural raw unrefined black soap is made from dried plantain skins, palm leaves, cocoa pod powder, and kernel oil for an all-natural cleansing process. Plantains skins are largely what make this soap so effective. Plantain is a fruit that grows in Africa & South America that looks similar to a banana, except it is much larger and tastes altogether different. It is a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. When black soap is made, the skin of the plantain is gingerly dried to a precise texture under the sun. Afterwards it is roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve the perfect brownish black color, texture & smell. Then, cocoa pod powder is added. Cocoa pod is the shell of the cocoa fruit and also has natural healing properties. The roasted plantain skin is mixed with palm oil and palm kernel oil to form the soap. The roasted plantains determine the color of the soap. 

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What Makes Black Soap Different:

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• Black soap is also a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. This helps to strengthen the skin and hair.

• Black soap contains a high amount of glycerin, which absorbs moisture from the air and literally deposits it into the skin, making the skin soft and supple. 

• For centuries, Ghanaians and Nigerians have used black soap to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues. Many swear by it for skin irritations and conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

• Women in Africa will use black soap during pregnancy and afterwards to keep them from getting stretch marks and to protect them from dry skin that is often accompanied by pregnancy.

• Black soap can also be used as a hair shampoo. The shea butter in the soap softens the hair, while the vitamins give it strength.

• Men can use black soap in shaving. The high shea butter content leaves the skin smooth and protected.

• Authentic African black soap contains no preservatives, color enhancers, or fragrances. African black soap creates a soft lather without the animal fat additives that are commonly used in soaps made in the US.

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Sounds good right? If you’re interested in enjoying the benefits of African black soap, you MUST be sure you are buying the real deal. There are many imitations out there and people don’t even realize it. Luckily, spotting the fakes are pretty easy. Fake black soap is hard, dyed black, and does not contain the traditional ingredients mentioned above. Our black soap is pure, high quality soap imported straight from Ghana! Click the picture below to order yours today.