Raw African black soap, also known as Alata Samina, is mainly produced in Ghana, West Africa. African black soap is made solely of organic ingredients such as palm oil, cocoa pods and/or plantain skin ashes and unrefined shea butter. [A black market has attempted to reproduce African black soap with ingredients other than the ones mentioned; their imitations resemble hard soap bars that are dyed tar black and scented with artificial fragrances. Their soaps are made with unstable oils, surfactants and color dyes that bleed when used.] Organic African black soap resembles no such things. In fact raw black soap is crumbly by nature, brown in color, unscented and soft to the touch. If you are looking for real, authentic African black soap, Hosia Online carries organic black soap that is directly imported from Africa and fairly traded. 5 oz

Unrefined African black soap has long been a staple in western Africa for centuries. The many benefits of African black soap are well documented as they include its ability to deeply clean and thoroughly detoxify the skin, remove makeup, reduce oily skin and relieve skin conditions such as eczema, hives, ringworm and skin rashes. African Black Soap contains a powerful emollient in shea butter, as it is comprise of approximately 50% of shea butter which lends to its ability to also help minimize dark spots, marks and skin discoloration and even skin tone.

African black soap can also be used to heal skin blemishes such as acne, blackheads and occasional breakouts. This phenom can be achieved because black soap penetrates the skin deeply to clear clogged pores. A common way to help black soap clear skin thoroughly is to use the following method which entails dipping a washcloth or towel in warm water, placing it on the face for up to 10-15 minutes and then washing the face with African black soap and cold water. This works because warm water opens up pores allowing black soap to penetrate deeply and wash off impurities. This method cannot be achieved with just any soap however, because certain soaps do not wash off completely and can leave behind surfactants that can exacerbate breakouts. For men, African black soap can prove to be an exceptional tool in dealing with unsightly razor bumps as black soap can be used to help minimize the appearance and severity of those razor bumps under the chin and sides of the face; use with shea butter to completely eliminate bumps and the marks they leave behind. Therefore, the use of African Soap daily can help keep skin clear and blemish free.

Unlike traditional soap bars, African black soap can be used from head to toe. When used as a bath and body tool, African black soap provides a rich and creamy lather that deeply penetrate the skin as it cleanses and detoxifies. When used on hair as a shampoo bar, African black soap not only removes oil and product build up, but also help alleviate problematic scalp issues such as sore scalp, dandruff and flakiness.

Because African black soap has a higher concentration of glycerin than most, it is imperative that it is stored away from water content. Glycerin is a natural substance used in popular bath and body products because it helps pull moisture from the air and into the skin. For that reason if black soap is left in an area with high water concentration, including a steamy bathroom, it will readily absorb the moisture from the air causing it to soften and shrink in size. To store African black soap, simply place it on a dry soap dish or enclose it in a soap case, ziplock bag or saran wrap.

African Shea butter is a great companion to African black soap and many native Africans won’t use one without the other as the combination can maximize benefits. Use African shea butter and black soap daily to keep your skin healthy looking, clear, radiant, soft, supple and elastic.

Virgin Palm kernel oil, cocoa pods and/or plantain skin ashes and unrefined shea butter.