African traditional black soap is one of the most beneficial soap you will ever find. Made from dried plantain skins, palm leaves, cocoa pod powder, and kernel oil for an all-natural cleansing process. Plantains skins are largely what make this soap so effective. It is a natural source of iron. When black soap is made, the skin of the plantain is gingerly dried to a precise texture under the sun then it is roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve the perfect brownish black color, texture & smell. Afterwards, cocoa pod powder is added. Cocoa pod is the shell of the cocoa fruit and also has natural healing properties. The roasted plantain skin is mixed with palm oil and palm kernel oil to form the soap. The roasted plantains determine the color of the soap. The longer the plantains are roasted, the darker the soap.
Benefits of African Black Soap
Raw African black soap has several benefits listed below. First, it is safe for all skin types – oily skin, normal skin, and even the type considered to be sensitive skin.
Prevention of acne. The soap is also helpful in relieving and preventing acne. It works well on wrinkles, premature facial lines and it is also very effective in removing makeup. The skin works well in the prevention of acne because it effectively cleanses deep pores, therefore, getting rid of toxins that cause acne.
In addition, the soap has antioxidants that protect the skin against various forms of damages that can cause facial lines or premature skin aging.
Facilitates skin-toning. Black soap also tones and makes the skin firm thus making it more supple. Black soap helps in the reduction or irritation to the skin and reduces inflammation.