VOLUNTEER IN PRODUCING ORGANIC SOAP IN GHANA

It's not black magic, but African organic soap is definitely magical.

African organic soap is a gem coming from traditional African communities. Made with natural ingredients and filled with blissful properties, the soap products are a great alternative to the western highly chemical and unsustainable cosmetic industry.

In the western world, we know this product as African black soap, but in western African communities where it has originated from, it is commonly known as “alata samina” or “ose dudu.”

African organic soap was created in the Yoruba communities in western African countries, such as Ghana, Togo, or Benin, and since then the recipe has been passed down from mother to daughter for generations. Women in these communities relied on this soap for the health of their skin, since the product is packed with bacteria-fighting oils and phytochemicals found in the plants it is made of. It is known by its deep cleansing and nourishing properties for pretty much all the skin types.Our African organic Soap which is 100% pure and handmade from natural ingredients. Plantain skins are largely what make this black soap so effective. They are a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. Our Soap easily cleanses away oil, makeup, dirt, and leaves a fresh glow.

Ingredients

Purified Water (aqua), Plantain skin Ash, Cocoa Pod ash, Palm fronds, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Saponified Palm kernel oil, Shea Butter Pods, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil

The soap is known by its nourishing and cleansing properties, and a number of benefits have been associated with its use. Here are some of our favorite benefits of organic soap.

• Many users have reported that by using this organic soap, their skin developed a lovely glow. After using it for a couple of weeks, you will start seeing these positive effects on your skin.
• It is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from harsh environments and sunlight.
• Many users have reported that African black soap helps soothe dry patches and irritated skin.
• It has great exfoliating properties.
• It is great to remove makeup because of the oils and butters it contains.

There are not many risks associated with the use of this organic soap, since it's made of all-natural gentle plants. The product is safe for most people, but there have been a number of minor reports that its usage has created irritations or rashes. If this happens to you, just stop using it and make a strip test - you might be allergic to one of its components.

Overall, the organic soap is a great natural product with a number of benefits and great properties. In today's highly chemical cosmetic industry, natural products offer a great alternative with plant-based, non-chemical/harmful ingredients, coming from small communities with old traditions of production, usually in a non-industrial sustainable way.

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