Authentic Black Soap is an 'all in one' option for cleaning, and is ideal for faces and babies, shaving, shampooing, and as a general hand & body wash. Scented with invigorating peppermint essential oil.
What is African Black Soap?
In West Africa, authentic black soap is known by its Yoruba name, OssŽ Dudu. 'Dudu' means the color black, which comes from the extensive 'cooking' of the soap to the point of charcoal. Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify and purify the skin, and this is an integral aspect of our true African black soap.
Further more, our authentic black soap is made from a centuries old recipe of handcrafted shea butter and indigenous West African palm kernel oil. Saponification is provided by adding ashes to the hot oils, then cooking the soap for six hours. The final step is to dry and cure the soap in the sun for three weeks.
The extensive cooking and curing process makes authentic African black soap mild and gentle, and is the major reason for its great popularity rise in America. The second important reason is this soap's versatility. In Togo, our black soap is an 'all in one' option for cleaning, and is ideal for faces and babies, shaving, shampooing, and as a general hand & body wash.
About Alaffia:
Alaffia not only makes premium bath and body products but every single item is completely pure, handcrafted and certified fair trade. They live and produce with high morals and environmental and social sustainability. Their products are made in Africa and use indigenous ingredients which have been used for centuries. Each one is gentle, non-irritating, and effective.
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