Is Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap Tangerine Citrus the right soap for you? In West Africa, authentic black soap is known by its Yoruba name, Ossé Dudu. "Dudu" means the color black, which comes from extensive "cooking" of the soap to the point of charcoal. Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify & purify the skin. This is an integral aspect of our true African black soap. Alaffia's Authentic Black Soap is made from a centuries-old recipe of handcrafted shea butter and West African palm kernel oil. Saponification is provided by adding ashes to the hot oils, then cooking the soap for six hours. The last step is drying and curing the soap in the sun for three weeks, resulting in a gentle hand & body wash for all ages.
- ALL IN ONE - for cleaning, and is ideal for faces and babies, shaving, shampooing, and as a general hand & body wash. Unscented for sensitive skin. Suitable for all skin & hair types.
- EMPOWERMENT - Empowerment projects are Alaffia's mission in action, funded by the sales of Alaffia products. The goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage gender equality.
- FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED - Fair trade certification is an independent, neutral third party certification verifying an organization upholds fair trade, social, and environmental standards in their operations.
- BENEFICIAL INGREDIENTS - Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify & purify the skin. This is an integral aspect of our true African black soap. Alaffia's Authentic Black Soap is made from a centuries-old recipe of handcrafted shea butter and West African palm kernel oil.
- NATURALLY SCENTED - Scented with a clarifying blend of citrus essential oils.
- ALL IN ONE - for cleaning, and is ideal for faces and babies, shaving, shampooing, and as a general hand & body wash. Unscented for sensitive skin. Suitable for all skin & hair types.
- EMPOWERMENT - Empowerment projects are Alaffia's mission in action, funded by the sales of Alaffia products. The goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage gender equality.
- FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED - Fair trade certification is an independent, neutral third party certification verifying an organization upholds fair trade, social, and environmental standards in their operations.
- BENEFICIAL INGREDIENTS - Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify & purify the skin. This is an integral aspect of our true African black soap. Alaffia's Authentic Black Soap is made from a centuries-old recipe of handcrafted shea butter and West African palm kernel oil.
- NATURALLY SCENTED - Scented with a clarifying blend of citrus essential oils.
