Handmade by traditional methods in West Africa, some people ask - what exactly is Black Soap? Well, black soap isn't actually "black" in colour. Real black soap is more brownish, and high humidity area, absorb moisture from the air and becomes a dark chocolatey colour. It has a distinctive smelland does not contain perfume or chemicals. As it is not chemically hardened, it is soft, pliable and melts easily in even a small amount of water.
For centuries, West Africans have used Black Soap to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues. African Black soap has also been used to achieve beautiful skin. Africans have also used this natural soap for bathing and washing their hair. Great for removing make-up. Black Soap will leave your skin soft, clear and smelling delicious. This soap is not scented or fragranced with artificial perfumes. It just smells natural and pure like natural ash. We can add essential oil in the liquid soap, for customers who wish a more floral aroma. To read more about African Black Soap (Alata Samina), please go to the Alata Samina page.
We advise regular users to buy the bigger bar/bottle when fresh stocks arrive, as we cannot guarantee availability during periods of conflict in Ghana, Lagos and Nigeria. To retain freshness for long periods, extra soap can be wrapped in brown paper and stored in plastic container in fridge (not freezer).
For queries or to place order, please contact us here. Prices are NOT inclusive of shipping cost.
Please email us at [email protected] to confirm your order and we will confirm the postage rate for your city/country. We ship from Australia, Malaysia or Singapore.
For centuries, West Africans have used Black Soap to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues. African Black soap has also been used to achieve beautiful skin. Africans have also used this natural soap for bathing and washing their hair. Great for removing make-up. Black Soap will leave your skin soft, clear and smelling delicious. This soap is not scented or fragranced with artificial perfumes. It just smells natural and pure like natural ash. We can add essential oil in the liquid soap, for customers who wish a more floral aroma. To read more about African Black Soap (Alata Samina), please go to the Alata Samina page.
We advise regular users to buy the bigger bar/bottle when fresh stocks arrive, as we cannot guarantee availability during periods of conflict in Ghana, Lagos and Nigeria. To retain freshness for long periods, extra soap can be wrapped in brown paper and stored in plastic container in fridge (not freezer).
For queries or to place order, please contact us here. Prices are NOT inclusive of shipping cost.
Please email us at [email protected] to confirm your order and we will confirm the postage rate for your city/country. We ship from Australia, Malaysia or Singapore.
Larger sizes are by special order only. Please email us to discuss the weight/volume and pricing. Thanks.