Thursday, April 18, 2019

Out of Africa Peppermint Shea Butter Soap Review


I'm about to pop some popcorn and settle in to watch the latest Game of Thrones episode for the third time. I'm so happy it's back and ready for the next five episodes. I  am pretty upset though that it is only five episodes though. Let's get right into it so I can press play.

Out of Africa claims:

So gentle and creamy, it’s like no other soap you have ever used.
Our mild bar soap cleanses the skin without stripping it of moisture
We use no harsh ingredients or dyes.

All Shea butters are not created equal.
• Enriched with 20% Pure unrefined Shea butter

   most others contain 1 or 2%

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, E, & F.
• Great for dry, sensitive and irritated skin.
• Helps restore & maintain skin elasticity and tone.
• Out of Africa soaps last 50% longer.

Vegan
No Parabens, Sulfates, Petrolatums, Phthalates, Gluten Free



Every natural brand of soap is going to have a peppermint scented soap. There was a time when I wasn't a fan of peppermint soap at all. Especially back when I was trying out Lush's brand. They had a Colgate toothpaste smelling mint and dirty mint soap. I've since discovered much better peppermint scented soaps and this is one of them. It's not a super strong scent, but just a mellow mint that kind of smells like the mint stem. It's both relaxing and energizing at the same time if that makes sense. I really like it.

The soap itself is supposed to be triple milled. It's not super long lasting but I don't find it melts away quickly either. The lather is super thick, creamy, and rich. Just a little created quite a bit of lather.

The only problem is after I'm done using it, my skin looks powdery/dry. It doesn't feel dry or tight or even itchy. It just looks horrible. Lotion is a MUST. Anything to get rid of the cracked look on my skin. And that's my least favorite thing about the soap. I don't know if it's because the water is hard or  just my skin.


My favorite thing about the soap- A portion of the proceeds from your purchases will be donated to help provide education as well as medical care to children in West Africa.
I believe the soap says 5 cents. I love brands that give back.

I also love the ingredients. In a lot of beauty products they don't tell you if they are using refined or unrefined shea. I prefer unrefined and this contains it in a large amount. It's completely natural, just like I like my soaps.

Ingredients: 
Pure Unrefined Shea Butter, Palm Oil, Botanicals/Essential Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Sea Salt, Purified Water

Overall, I did really like it even with having to follow up with moisturizer. I still really want to try the other scents and especially the complexion soap. The price was nice, I got it for under three dollars. If you can find it, I think it's worth a try! 


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