Alaffia, Authentic African Black Soap, Tangerine Citrus, 16 fl oz (475 ml)

• Equality - Empowerment - Beauty
• All-in-One - Body Wash - Shampoo - Shaving Soap & More
• Fair Trade Shea Butter
• For All Skin & Hair Types
• Handcrafted
• Domestic Packaging
• No Parabens
• No Animal Testing
• No Synthetic Fragrance
• Non-GMO
• No SLS
• Gluten-Free
• Biodegradable
• Safe for Babies

In West Africa, authentic black soap is known by its Yoruba name, Ossé Dudu. "Dudu" means the color black, which comes from the extensive "cooking" of the soap to the point of charcoal. Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify and 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 Africa 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.

Fair for Life: 74% of all ingredients are Fair Trade Certified. Handmade by Alaffia in Olympia, WA USA from ingredients made by our Cooperatives in Togo, Africa.

Facial Cleanser: Apply with palm or facial cloth and massage gently over skin. Rinse clean and pat dry. Follow with Alaffia Face Cream of your choice.

Body Wash: Squeeze onto a wet loofah, scrub or wash cloth and work into a lather on body. Rinse thoroughly.

Shampoo: Apply to wet hair & massage into a rich lather. Rinse thoroughly & condition with Alaffia conditioner.

Also good as: Hand Soap, Shaving Soap, and General Household Cleanse.