African Black Soap (Imported from Ghana)
African black soap is definitely magical, and is one of the world's best kept skincare secrets! African Black Soap is made in West Africa, the recipe passed down from mothers to daughters. It is made with plantain skins, palm tree leaves, cocoa pods and shea tree bark, and is first sun-dried and then roasted to produce ash. Next, water and various oils and fats, such as coconut oil, palm oil, and shea butter, are added to the ash. The mixture is cooked and hand-stirred for at least 24 hours. After the soap solidifies, it is scooped out and set out to cure. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties, is 100% organic, and does not contain any synthetic ingredients/dyes/fragrances. Touted for generations as a solution for breakouts, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, and everything in between, black soap is the ultimate beauty buy for those on a budget! It is for ALL skin types, and may help to clear up acne, psoriasis, and eczema. It may also help to correct uneven skin tone and dark spots, it is anti-inflammatory, eliminates body odor, and helps to prevent razor burn and rashes from shaving. It is very exfoliating, and over time may help to prevent and soften fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin healthy happy and glowing. Can be used daily, from head to toe! A little goes a VERY long way, and a bar can EASILY last you 1-2 months, with daily use and proper storage. Each bar comes in an adorable, reusable Organza bag.
Shea Butter comes from the nuts of the Shea Tree (Vitellaria Paradoxa) in Ghana, Africa . The Shea tree has been nicknamed “Tree of Life,” for its ability to help with numerous skin, hair, and health conditions. Shea Butter itself is also known as “Mother Nature’s Conditioner” for its exceptional moisturizing and softening properties. You can get Shea Butter in a raw, unrefined or refined state. We recommend raw or unrefined as the butter contains more of its natural nutrients and beneficial properties.
Shea Butter is a nutrient rich cosmetic butter packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It deeply moisturizes the skin to help soothe and repair dry, itchy, cracked skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its properties also make it effective in evening out skin tone, diminishing blemishes, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally Shea Butter can be used on the scalp or in the hair to stimulate growth, tame frizz and lock in moisture.
This is a semi soft butter, it melts upon skin contact so can be applied as it is or mixed with other ingredients to make skin and hair care products. Shea Butter is vegan and safe for all skin types.
BENEFITS OF SHEA BUTTER
Naturally non-comedogenic.
Anti-inflammatory agents reduce swelling, stinging, muscle pain, and redness.
Loaded with Vitamin A (for cellular turn over and also collagen production) as well as Vitamins E, F and fatty acids for deep moisturizing.
Fights fine lines, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone.
The history of shea butter as an invaluable cosmetic traces back to Ancient Egypt, where Queen Cleopatra always kept in stock jars of raw shea butter. It has been around for centuries!