Raw African Black Soap is a natural face and body wash made in the traditional style, with a rustic look and texture that comes from minimal processing. Each 100g bar is left close to its raw form, so what you get is the soap in its most authentic state rather than a heavily refined version.
The bar is made from just four ingredients: coconut oil, palm oil, cocoa pod ash, and raw shea butter. Cocoa pod ash is the traditional cleansing agent in West African black soap, while coconut oil, palm oil, and raw shea butter work together to keep the wash feeling moisturizing rather than stripping.
The ash-derived components in this soap provide a mild, natural exfoliation that supports the skin's own turnover process as you cleanse. With consistent, regular use over time, some people find their skin looks and feels a little more even — though this is a gradual cosmetic effect that varies significantly from person to person, is never guaranteed, and does not change your skin's underlying tone or pigmentation.
This bar is suited to all skin types, including skin that is sensitive, oily, acne-prone, or prone to visible dark spots, and it can be used on the face, body, and even the hair as part of a simplified routine. It is made to be 100% natural and chemical-free, with ingredients that are ethically sourced through fair trade practices.
Because it skips synthetic fragrances, dyes, and fillers, this bar is a straightforward option for anyone wanting to simplify their cleansing routine down to a handful of recognizable, plant-based ingredients.
To use, wet the bar and your skin, work up a lather between your hands, massage gently over the face, body, or scalp, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Follow with a moisturizer suited to your skin type.
Continue your routine with a nourishing lotion from our Body Lotion collection, or explore more natural formulas in our Body Oil collection.