WHAT IS AFRICAN BLACK SOAP: (anago soap, alato soap)

If you haven’t heard of it before or used this beautiful soap then you now have the opportunity. This is an ancient soap used for centuries in West Africa. It is 100% completely natural. The lye used in the saponification process is made from the ash of dried plantain leaves and bark from the local Agow tree (which is harvested sustainably). This process is what gives it its unique dark brown/black colour. Once you try this soap for yourself you will see why this soap has the great reputation that it does.

African black soap contains no animal fats, no chemicals and has no added colour or fragrance whatsoever. It has a mild natural smell. It is much softer than most commerical soaps so it must be kept in a soap dish that allows it to dry out. A little goes a very long way with this soap due to its wonderful creamy lather so it will last a long time. As this is a pure product you may occasionally get a gritty bit so rub it in your hands first before applying especially when applying to babies, young children or to sensitive areas of the body.
One of the main ingredients of African Black Soap is Shea Butter. This is what provides the creaminess that leaves such a beautiful moisture level on your skin after use. It is absolutely non drying.

Alot of people have heard of Shea Butter. It is made using the nuts of the Karite (pronounced Kar-et-tay) tree. The is tree is also referred to as the tree of life. Shea butter has a thick texture that will melt when warmed in the palms of your hands. It has renowned healing properties and traditionally is used as a barrier cream for baby’s bottom, skincare to maintain moisture, natural sunscreen and many more uses. When used in combination with the black soap the skin benefits are immense. Traditionally in many parts of West Africa the black soap and shea butter is all that is used on a baby from their birth.
When shea butter is being produced the remains are not thrown away instead they are used to make the black soap. How’s that for original recycling? The ingredients that go into the making of this soap include virgin plam kernel oil, virgin coconut oil, shea butter, plantain leaves, shea butter nuts .

African Black Soap is one of the healthiest soaps for the skin due to the purity and simplicity of the ingredients. Black Soap is recommended for young & old, or anyone with tender skin. It leaves the skin smooth and soft & as a facial soap it is believed to be excellent for clearing acne. It also has an excellent reputation for moisturising the skin & is believed to combat rashes, dry & eczema prone skin, as well as a natural shampoo for optimum scalp health. It is suitable for all skin types.
It can also be used as a shaving soap, and excellent dish washer, washing the family dog, great for removing make up and instant removal of stains from grimy and greasy hands and clothing.
Everyone in my family uses it now as both a shampoo and conditioner as it works amazingly well to clean and soften the hair. It cleans the scalp as well to help with dry scalp etc.
It is the only soap that we use on our 18 month old baby for her skin and her hair care.
It has been documented that African people did not suffer from skin problems whilst shea butter was used on a daily basis.

AFRICAN TRADITION
By tradition, no individual can own a Shea nut tree even if the tree is on the individual’s property. It is a taboo. It is forbidden to cut or cause damage to a shea nut tree. The tree belongs to all. The Shea tree is perceived to be the lifeline of the people. The people of Northern Ghana live in harmony with the Shea tree in nature.

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