The Skin Benefits of Black Soap
Raw black soap, an amazing, ancient vegetable soap, is made from tropical plantain skins, a renewable, sustainable natural resource. It is still produced in the traditional way – in small batches made by local, women-owned family co-ops in villages throughout Africa. Our non-detergent Black Soaps are naturally rich in iron, Vitamins A and E, antioxidants, and skin-regenerating compounds that are essential for promoting healthy, glowing, youthful skin. Thanks to the natural enzymes from the plantain skins, all of our Black Soaps have a gentle, yet highly effective exfoliating action that is safe for daily use on all skin types, from dry to oily, problem skin to clear, young to aging complexions. Here are some of the benefits the make black soap such an effective skin care product.
Raw black soap is high in antioxidants giving it anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin E & A help soothe skin and can benefit people with inflammatory skin issues like rosacea, acne, psoriasis and other common rashes.
Black soap can benefit all skin types. Our fragrance free black soap can work well for those with sensitive skin. For those with oily, combination or dry skin, the natural moisturizing properties of black soap and shea butter can help balance oil production.
It exfoliates! Black soap has natural exfoliants that gently slough off dead skin cells which can increase collagen production and lead to a younger-looking complexion.
Black soap is rich in vitamin E and with the addition of shea butter, black soap can help with hyper-pigmentation and the reduction of fine lines, scars and stretch marks.
Black soap has natural anti-bacterial properties which can help fight acne. Anti-fungal properties can also help with athlete’s foot or other skin rashes.