Handcrafted RAW African Black Soap

Produced as a bar soap, this handcrafted formula combines shea nut butter, coconut oil, apricot kernel oil, and cocoa pod ash.

Shea butter is usually used to soften dry skin and support the skin barrier. African black soap is a plant-ash and oil soap, and saponified oils are commonly used to lift dirt and sebum.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for full-body cleansing. A moisturizer after washing is suggested for those with dry skin. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters.
• Use: Work up a rich lather under warm water, apply where needed, rinse, and pat dry.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: natural, from the ingredients
• Size: about 8 oz (227 g)
• Caution: Black soap can dry some skin types, so follow with a moisturizer.
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Sold as a single bar

Ingredients

Organic shea nut butter, organic coconut oil, organic apricot kernel oil, organic cocoa pod ash

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