Must Know #1
Black soap is generally made from palm kernel oil , cocoa pod ash and plantain skin ash. Popular additives include but are not limited to shea butter, carrier oils such as coconut oil and essential oils such as peppermint essential.
Must Know #2
Authentic black soap is not actually black, but dark brown. It may also contain tiny particles, remnants from the production process which are not inherently harmful to you but may scratch your skin if rubbed on directly.
Must Know #3
Before using black soap or any new cosmetic product for the first time, you should do a patch test on a small area of skin. If you end up with any sort of irritation or inflammation it’s probably best that you dont use the product anymore, or maybe test a different brand.
Must Know #4
When used properly, black soap may be used to treat acne and other skin ailments leaving you with a clearer and evened-out skin tone. Wet your face first, lather the soap in your hands then gently transfer it to your skin. This will not only prevent you from using too much soap it will also prevent abrasions caused by particles in the soap.
Must Know #5
Lastly, Black soap has a very strong personality and there are no set rules for what works and what doesn't work. People may be able to use it constantly, not at all or only moderately yet also on certain parts of skin but not on others. Everyone's skin is different so it is okay to modify your usage and routine to best suit your specific needs.
African black soap is an all-in one cleanser known for working it's magic on faces just as well as on heads of hair. But before you try it, here are a few things you must know and keep in mind when purchasing and using black soap.