Shea Terra Organics Authentic African Black Soap Bar Non Toxic All Natural Black Soap Full Body Wash that Cleanse Refine Firm Skin Remove Acne and Wrinkles and Manage Psoriasis and Eczema 4 oz

Thousands of years ago, humans realized that soap could be made with plant ashes and oils. Ancient soap-making methods and the quality of ingredients can be considered “artisanal” and premium in today’s modern soap-making standards. Somewhere in West Africa, they took the steps a few notches higher and thus, African Black Soap was born. They make this precious soap by roasting plantain peels, cacao pods, palm kernels and camwood in clay ovens. The result is black ash that can be used as soap on the skin for its multitude of benefits. From ridding cystic acne to making skin look years younger, this organic black powder is the true African Black Soap that helps produce radiant and healthy skin without the use of harsh chemicals. It is not dyed black and it is different from activated charcoal, which isn’t a soap in itself. Unlike activated charcoal that require the addition of lye for it to turn into soap, African Black Soap is raw and unadulterated. Nothing but the real thing. Today, authentic African black soap is seen as the most powerful all natural, anti-aging cleanser. Black soap breaks down layers of dead skin to unveil smooth, rejuvenated youthful skin beneath. Shea Terra Organics has been dramatically changing lives since early 2000 with its African black soap formulas. Discover smooth, acne and blemish-free skin through this Authentic African Black Soap. Tammie Umbel, Shea Terra’s founder, has been exploring remote villages throughout Africa for the rarest, power-packed ingredients on the planet since 2000. Shea Terra works with indigenous tribes to discover these potent ancestral plants and minerals and offers these Superhero Ingredients through our concentrated formulas. African Black Soap Though not a single ingredient, African black soap is probably one of the most crucial products for healthy skin. Using recipes handed down for hundreds of years, women in remote West African villages produce African black soap from charred cacao and plantain. This no-lye soap breaks down dead skin as it banishes blemishes. It often works better than chemicals, yet is soothing to the skin. Shea Nilotik ’ Shea Butter Cold pressed, never boiled, this rare East African shea butter is much creamier and softer than its West African sister. The nuts of this differing species produces a butter that is higher in olein and tocopherols. This unrefined butter is exceptional for aging skin and after sun care. Unlike West African shea butter, which can build up in hair, Shea Nilotik’ Shea Butter is also ideal for damaged hair. Since 2000, Shea Terra has been on a quest for natural beauty wisdom throughout Africa, exploring remote villages, trekking through miles of desert on camel back, and sailing into the depths of Nubia. Our journey has allowed us to tap into a wealth of indigenous knowledge and share these remote beauty secrets with the world. Through our diverse line of skin and hair care products, you can embark on this journey of beauty wisdom with us. Revive the essence of youth with Genuine African Black Soap People in Africa, particularly people in Nigeria and Ghana, are familiar with African Black Soap because of its many benefits to the skin. Apart from being an emollient that helps soothe skin irritations, it also clears blemishes and evens skin tone. For centuries, the soap is used for bathing and as shampoo. Women even use the soap to address postpartum skin changes caused by hormonal fluctuations like stretch marks and dry skin. African Black Soap originated from the people of Yoruba. It is believed that women traders from Yoruba introduced black soap to Ghana. Yoruba women had important agricultural roles in Yorubaland. They were responsible for processing raw produce into finished goods for trading. They tended the gardens where produce was grown, wild harvested them, processed them into trading goods and then sold these goods that include the popular African Black Soap. The process in making African Black Soap can be considered premium and artisanal in modern soap-making standards. Potash and oil are needed to make soap. Plantain peels and cocoa pods serve as the potash, while the oil comes from the oil-rich kernels. These are roasted in clay ovens. The ash produced are either sold as powder or turned into paste. It is also processed into soap bars. While others add lye to harden soap, Shea Terra uses modern hydroxide as hardening agent to better maintain many of the skin-benefiting properties. African Black Soap, if produced in remote African villages, is great in the sense that it is void of skin irritants like dyes, artificial chemicals and fragrance. Other companies just purchase black soap and other ingredients to extend yield so buyer beware. If you want the best benefit for your skin, look for those that get them direct from the source with little to no modifications, just like Shea Terra Organics. Shea Terra is founded by Tammie Umbel, an enterprising super mom , who built the company while homeschooling 14 of her children. Shea Terra grew out of Tammie’s vision to develop natural skin care treatments that would not only heal and beautify those who use them, but also empower and enrich the lives of many impoverished villages and families throughout Africa. Since early 2000, Shea Terra Organics has been working with cooperatives and conservation groups to source natural, organic ingredients in a sustainable and ethical way that would create economic opportunities and preserve wildlife. We share these indigenous, time-tested healing ingredients through our breadth of product lines, which include facial care, body treatments, hair herbals and maternity & newborn remedies. 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