African Black Soap Bars and Natural Body Care
African black soap is a traditional soap from West Africa, and we sell it here as raw bars, tubs, liquid and shea-enriched bars. Nicholas Brooklyn is a family-owned, Black-owned apothecary at 1396 Fulton St, Brooklyn, open since 1974, and ships nationwide.
In stock now: bar from $4.00, 8 oz tub from $5.00, liquid from $4.99. Free local pickup at our Brooklyn store, or we ship nationwide.
Shop African black soap
African Black Soap 100% Natural Bar Soap$4.00Small or big blockIn stock
African Black Soap 100% Natural 8oz Tub$5.008 oz or 16 oz tubIn stock
African Black Liquid Soap$4.998, 16 or 32 ozIn stock
Madina African Black Soap - Shea Butter With Aloe Vera 3.5oz$4.003.5 oz bar or 6 packIn stock
Madina African Black Soap - Cocoa Butter with Vitamin E 3.5oz$4.003.5 oz bar or 6 packIn stock
Dudu-Osun Black Soap 150gram$3.00150 gram barIn stock
Madina- Round African Black Soap$3.003.53 oz barIn stock
African Wash Cloth - 1 Piece$3.001 pieceIn stockA traditional soap, and what goes with it
African black soap is a traditional West African soap, not a trend. We carry several versions: thetraditional raw bar, an8 oz tub, aliquid black soap, and enriched bars such asMadina with shea butter and aloe. See every bar on the soaps page.
New to it? Monique explains what African black soap is and how touse it without the dryness.
Beyond soap, the body and skin care department hasshea and mango butters, body wash,African wash cloths and hair care. Looking for a scent? Browse our body oils and fragrance oils in Brooklyn.
Looking for butters? See our raw and whipped shea butter page and our body butter page.
Visit us in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
1396 Fulton St, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 7 pm. More on our visit page.
Our team can explain the differences between the soaps we carry. We do not make medical claims about any product. If you have a skin condition, please check with your doctor or dermatologist before changing your routine, and follow the directions on each label. Call (718) 858-4400.
African black soap: Questions
What is African black soap?
African black soap is a traditional soap that originated in West Africa. It is typically made from ingredients such as plantain skins, cocoa pod ash, palm products and shea butter, depending on the region and family recipe. Check the label on each bar you buy for its exact ingredients.
Which African black soaps do you sell?
We sell a raw bar in small and big blocks, an 8 oz and 16 oz tub, a liquid black soap in 8, 16 and 32 oz sizes, a 150 gram Dudu-Osun bar, a Madina round bar, and Madina bars with shea butter and aloe or with cocoa butter and vitamin E.
Why do African black soaps look and feel different?
Authentic African black soap is often handmade, and different makers use different ingredient combinations and traditional methods. That is why one bar can look and feel different from another. We carry several versions so you can compare, including raw bars and enriched bars.
Do you ship African black soap?
Yes. Nicholas Brooklyn ships nationwide, so you can order African black soap, shea butter and wash cloths online and have them sent to you. The shipping policy page has the rates and timing, so please read it before you place an order.
Can I pick up African black soap in Brooklyn?
Yes. We offer free local pickup at our Brooklyn store, 1396 Fulton St in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11216. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm. The shipping policy page explains order processing times.