What is African Black Soap (without palm oil)?

African Black Soap (without palm oil) is a traditional, handmade soap based on shea butter. This variant is completely palm oil-free and is known for its gentle, nourishing effect.

The soap is made from the residual streams from shea butter production. Extra shea butter and potash are added to this mixture of ash. Potash is a natural mixture of salts, mainly potassium carbonate, derived from burned plant materials.

During the production process, this mixture is heated and stirred, whereby a large part of the shea butter is saponified. A part remains unsaponified and provides the nourishing character of the soap.

The result is a creamy, mild soap that cleanses the skin without drying it out.

How is African Black Soap (without palm oil) made?

African Black Soap (without palm oil) is produced in an artisanal way.

Plant materials are burned to ash, from which potash is created. This potash forms the natural basis for the saponification process. Shea butter is added to this base. During heating and stirring, saponification takes place, whereby part of the fats is converted into soap and part remains unsaponified. This combination provides gentle cleansing and a nourishing skin feeling.

Benefits of African Black Soap (without palm oil)

• Cleanses the skin gently without drying out
• Palm oil-free and therefore richer and creamier than many other variants

Gentle for the skin
Unlike many other soaps, this variant is made with potash as a natural alkaline component. This makes the soap milder in use and keeps the skin barrier better intact. Dirt and excess sebum are removed, while the skin doesn't immediately feel tight.

The unsaponified fraction of the shea butter ensures that the skin is already nourished and hydrated during cleansing.

Supports the skin with skin aging
The presence of natural components from shea butter, such as vitamin A and E, contributes to maintaining supple skin. These substances support the skin structure and help the skin look nourished and healthy.

Suitable for dry or impure skin
Due to the mild but effective cleansing, this soap is suitable for various skin types. The skin is cleansed without aggressive degreasing, which helps keep the skin in balance.

How do you use African Black Soap (without palm oil)?

Break off a small piece of the soap and rub it between your hands with water until it foams. Apply the foam to damp skin. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Start with 1–2 times per week and gradually build up usage, depending on your skin type.

Tips for using African Black Soap (without palm oil)

African Black Soap can feel somewhat intense at first. Therefore, gradually build up usage.

• Always use foam, not the block directly on the skin
• Store the soap in a dry place
• Use a nourishing oil or butter afterwards, such as shea butter or jojoba oil

What is so special about African Black Soap (without palm oil)?

Many African Black Soaps contain palm oil. In this variant, shea butter has been deliberately chosen as the base. Shea butter saponifies less completely than palm oil, leaving more unsaponifiable components. This creates a softer, creamier soap that dries out the skin less quickly.

Our African Black Soap is:

• completely palm oil-free
  
• free from synthetic additives

Side effects of African Black Soap (without palm oil)

African Black Soap is a natural, but active cleanser. For sensitive skin, the soap may cause some irritation at first.

• Always test first on a small patch of skin
• Wait 24 hours to check for reaction
• Gradually build up usage