I've gone through a few bars of black soap-it's one of my favorite things to use on my face. This is my third bar, I bought a couple last year to give a go and when I'm don't have anything else to try and review, I reach for this.
Alaffia claims:
Our multipurpose, triple-milled Authentic African Black Soap is handcrafted with Certified Fair Trade Shea Butter and other plant-derived ingredients. This blend of nutrient-rich Authentic African Black Soap cleanses and detoxifies, leaving you with soft, hydrated skin. Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
- Detoxifying + Deeply Cleansing
- For All Skin Types
- Suitable for Sensitive Skin
- Excuse this picture- this is the only one I have left and I forgot that I cut it previously. Whoops!
It's not the traditional black soap. Those bars look very different. And looking at the ingredients it doesn't come anywhere close to being like a traditional black soap. It's mostly a soap that's colored black with Charcoal. The ingredients are not unlike most other bar soaps.
It has an OK lather- nothing big and bubbly but bubbles easily. It cleans well, rinses clean, and isn't as drying as I found traditional black soap to be. Sometimes black soaps are over drying and cause my face to start over producing oil- I don't find that to be the case with this though.
I mostly use it on my face. I have used it on my body a few times but I prefer a scented soap bar in the shower. Anything unscented I find boring, but I do like it as a face wash.
It does seem more smoothing and makes me skin look and feel "healthier". I just love what a black soap (even if it's not a true black soap) does for my skin. It's the perfect cleanser to start the skincare routine off.
The only thing is that it isn't amazing on mascara but it's easy enough to use a make-up remover to get whatever the cleanser doesn't. And it does really depend on what mascara you use since some are more washable than others.
The one thing to note, it can be a bit messy. It leaves black and grey behind but it doesn't bother me too much. I thought I should mention it.
I haven't used anything from the Alaffia brand in years- but I do love that they use fair trade and place an emphasis on helping the community.
I like the ingredients. I do prefer more natural skin care and this meets that requirement.
Ingredients:
Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Oleate, Sodium Laureate, Charcoal Powder,Water, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Sodium Gluconate
Overall, I like it. And would recommend it. I have gone through three bars after all!
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