African Black Soap

Cleanse. Clarify. Comfort.

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A traditional West African cleansing bar made with plantain skin ash, cocoa pod ash and plant oils — a wash that leaves skin feeling clean, not stripped.

A cosmetic product for external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Individual experiences vary.

Why you'll love it

Black soap has been made the same way in West Africa for generations: sun-dried plantain skins, roasted, then blended with shea and palm kernel oil. It cleanses thoroughly without the squeaky-tight feeling.

Key benefits

Helps cleanse the skin

Helps lift away everyday build-up, excess oil and impurities.

Clearer-looking complexion

Helps skin look fresher and pores look clearer.

Comforting after-feel

Shea and plant oils help skin feel comfortable after washing.

Face & body

One bar for a full cleansing routine.

Inside the formula

What's actually in it.

West Africa, traditionally Ghana

Plantain Ash

The traditional cleansing base of African black soap.

West & Central African savannah

Shea

A rich butter that helps skin and hair hold on to moisture.

Coastal East & West Africa

Coconut

Softening and slip — helps hair detangle and skin feel supple.

Full listPlantain Skin Ash, Cocoa Pod Ash, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm Kernel) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water.

How to use

01Break off a small piece and lather between wet hands.

02Massage the lather over face or body, avoiding the eye area.

03Rinse thoroughly and follow with serum or shea butter.

04Start with a few times a week if your skin is new to it.

The routine

morningeveningweekly

Who it's for

Face & body

Oily and combination skin

Normal skin

Build-up-prone skin

Questions

Safety & storage

Warnings

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes; rinse with water if contact occurs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Discontinue use if irritation occurs and speak to a healthcare professional if it persists.
Traditional black soap can feel drying for some skin. Start with two to three uses a week and follow with a moisturiser.

Storage

Keep the bar dry between uses on a draining dish. Store in a cool, dry place.

Patch test

Patch test before first use: apply a small amount to the inner forearm and leave for 24 hours.

Allergen information

Contains shea (tree nut derivative), coconut and palm kernel oil.

A cosmetic product for external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Individual experiences vary.

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