African black soap, also known as Alata or Anago Samina, is made solely of organic ingredients such as virgin palm kernel oil, cocoa pods and/or plantain skin ashes, palm oil and unrefined shea butter. 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 heal skin blemishes such as acne, blackheads and occasional breakouts, deeply clean and thoroughly detoxify the skin, remove makeup, reduce oily skin and relieve skin conditions such as hives, ringworm and skin rashes.