Table of Contents What Is African Black Soap? African black soap is a traditional West African cleansing bar that's been crafted for centuries using time-honored methods. Made primarily from plantain…
Table of Contents Introduction: My First Encounter with African Black Soap I'll never forget the moment my college roommate handed me what looked like a chunk of dark, crumbly earth.…
What Is African Black Soap? Origins: West Africa, tradition, and community craftsmanship African black soap, known as "ose dudu" in Yoruba or "alata samina" in Ghana, represents centuries of West…
When I first picked up a bar of black soap at a local market, I was skeptical. The rough, uneven texture and earthy smell were unlike any cleanser I'd used…
If you've scrolled through skincare TikTok lately, you've probably seen African black soap touted as everything from an acne miracle to a hyperpigmentation eraser. But here's the thing—I've been using…
Quick Take (Why I Tried It and What Happened) After hearing countless beauty enthusiasts rave about this traditional cleanser, I decided to test African black soap for two weeks on…