African Black Soap 100% Natural Bar Soap
African Black Soap 100% Natural African Black Soap is made in West Africa from palm oil, palm kernel oil and water.
African black soap is a traditional soap from West Africa, and this 100% natural black soap bar is a product of West Africa. It is made from palm oil, palm kernel oil and water, and its aroma and deep, rich color come from a centuries-old extraction process.
African Black Soap 100% Natural
African Black Soap is made in West Africa from palm oil, palm kernel oil and water. The aroma and deep rich color result from the centuries old extraction process that blends the two ingredients together resulting in the finest skin cleaner available.
Usage:
1. Relieves acne and removes blemishes.
2. Prevents rashes, itching, dry and scaly skin from developing.
3. Cleans pores and rejuvenates the skin, leaving your body fresh and clean
Product of West Africa
About this black soap
This is the traditional version of African black soap, sold as a bar. Authentic African black soap often looks rough, uneven and handmade, and no two batches are exactly alike. That is part of what many people like about it. Other traditional black soaps are made with ingredients such as plantain skins, cocoa pod ash and shea butter, depending on the region and the family recipe, so always check the label of the bar you are buying.
How people use African black soap
African black soap is a deep cleanser, so more is not always better. Monique suggests starting slowly, paying attention to how your skin responds, following up with a moisturizer if you need one, and not scrubbing aggressively. People use it on the face, body, hands and even the scalp. Everybody's skin is different, and what works for one person may not work the same for someone else.
Other African black soaps we carry
We carry several kinds of black soap so you can compare them. Besides this bar there is an 8 oz tub of 100% natural African black soap and an enriched bar, Madina black soap with shea butter and aloe vera. See every bar in the soaps department.
Learn more, or visit the shop
New to black soap? Read what African black soap is and why it has been used for generations, and how to use it without the dryness. In Brooklyn, our African black soap page has our address and hours, or come in and ask us at 1396 Fulton Street.
Frequently asked questions
What is this African black soap made from?
This bar is made in West Africa from palm oil, palm kernel oil and water, according to the product description. Other traditional black soaps use ingredients such as plantain skins, cocoa pod ash and shea butter, so check the label on any bar you buy.
How do I use African black soap?
Start slowly, because African black soap is a deep cleanser and more is not always better. Pay attention to how your skin responds, follow up with a moisturizer if you need one, and avoid scrubbing aggressively. People use it on the face, body, hands and scalp.
Is raw African black soap better than enriched black soap?
Not necessarily. Some people love the traditional raw soap, while others prefer liquid soap or enriched bars with ingredients such as shea butter and aloe vera. It comes down to personal preference, and we carry several kinds so you can compare them.
Where can I buy African black soap in Brooklyn?
Nicholas Brooklyn sells African black soap at 1396 Fulton St in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216, open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm. You can also order online, and we ship nationwide.
