Description

Ghana black soap originated from West African, and is made with locally harvested African plants and dried peels, which gives the soap its characteristic brown to dark colour.
While the ingredients for black soap vary by region, they almost all contain water, roasted plaintain skin (or cacao pods in place where plantain is not native) palm oil, palm kernel oil or shea butter. These ingredients contain antioxidants and moisturizing properties that provide the soap with medicinal qualities for which its known.

African black soap is loaded with bacteria-fighting oils and phytochemicals found in plants, which contain cleansing and nourishing elements, making it suitable for nearly all skin types. Black soap helped reduce inflammation and skin irritations; soothe dry and irritated skin; and relieve dry patches, rashes, and red areas, and was most effective in ameliorating acne.

HOW BLACK SOAP IS MADE:
Traditionally, black soap is made by ash from the leaves and bark of local plants. Shea tree bark, plantain, palm leaves, and cocoa pods are sun dried, then put in a kettle to be roasted. To ensure proper color, texture, and smell, the temperature must be kept even and constant. Palm oil, coconut oil, Shea butter, cocoa pod powder, other oils, and water are added. The mixture must then be stirred for at least a day, then set and cured for two weeks.
Vitamin A, vitamin E, and iron are in black soap due to the plantain leaves, and the Shea butter content can offer modest UV protection. It is excellent for people with sensitive skin, for babies, and for the elderly.

BENEFITS OF AFRICAN BLACK SOAP

1. It Fights Acne:
If you have oily and acne-prone skin, African black soap can prove helpful. It balances the natural oil of your skin and does not let excess sebum clog your skin pores. It is also effective in controlling the proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes – the acne-causing bacteria

2. It Helps In Soothing Irritated Skin:
African black soap can calm down your skin, whether it is excessively dry, eczema-affected or with skin allergies. It helps in clearing and soothing rashes and itching.

3. It Has Antibacterial Properties:
African black soap contains phytochemicalsi and oils derived from plants. These components are rich in flavonoidsi , alkaloidsi , and bioactive compounds that can fight bacterial infections and prevent further infection.

4. It Is Safe For All Skin Types:
Synthetic soaps contain a lot of chemicals and artificial fragrances that destroy the acid mantle of your skin. African black soap contains plant-based organic products and is fragrance-free. It is extremely gentle and helps in balancing your skin’s pH without stripping it of moisture.

5. It Is A Great Natural Moisturizer For The Skin:
As African black soap contains a concoction of oils, along with shea butter, it is incredibly moisturizing and beneficial for dry and combination skin types. The butter and oils enrich the skin, lock in moisture, and keep it plump and hydrated.

6. It Cleanses And Exfoliates The Skin Thoroughly:
African black soap is rich in vitamin E and other emollients. It exfoliates your skin gently, gets rid of dirt and dead skin cells, and is also known to help with anti-aging. Moreover, it is hypoallergenic and does not irritate your skin. This soap has antiseptic properties that can also soothe an itchy scalp.

7. It Prevents Razor Bumps:
After you have waxed or shaved, your skin needs proper exfoliation to prevent the dead skin cells from clogging the pores and causing razor bumps. Using African black soap can help in preventing the bumps and infections that result from shaving and waxing your skin

8. It Helps In Reducing Hyperpigmentation:
Sun damage caused by excessive exposure to UV rays can leave ugly, dark spots on your skin (called hyperpigmentation). African black soap contains shea butter that protects your skin from sun damage and minimizes dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

9. It Has Antifungal Properties:
African black soap is a strong antifungal agent and very effective against several types of fungi, including Candida albicans (a type of yeast) that causes athlete’s foot, jock itch, and other skin infections.

10. It May Help Reduce Fine Lines:
A survey involving 100 subjects who used African black soap found that about 4% of them used it for fine lines, and all of them were satisfied with the results.

11. It Is Good For Overall Skin Care:
The survey also found that 70% of the respondents used African black soap for overall skin care, and about 56% of them used it on both the face and the body. They used it to treat acne, dark spots, razor bumps, eczema, and fine lines. Around 51% of the subjects were very satisfied, and 40% of them were somewhat satisfied with the results.

Recommended usage: 1-100%

Country of origin: Ghana

DISCLAIMER:
– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.