This African black soap is traditionally handmade and fair trade certified by women's cooperatives in Ghana, West Africa.
Shea butter, coconut oil, palm oil, cocoa butter, and rose water
African Black Soap is made from wild-harvested, unrefined shea butter, coconut oil, palm oil, and cocoa butter, as well as organic rose water, and looks like melted chocolate! It produces a wonderfully creamy lather and leaves the skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Traditional soap-making method
Liquid African Black Soap is made with shea butter and oils, as well as lye from vegetable ash, such as cocoa shells. This is the oldest and most traditional way to make soap, as ash has been used for thousands of years to create a lye solution. The soap’s lovely black-brown color results from the saponification process.
Pure, natural, and skin-friendly soap
The shea butter and oils become saponified. No lye remains in the finished product after the process is complete. No chemicals, preservatives, or synthetic fragrances are added. Thanks to the purity and simplicity of the ingredients, it is one of the most skin-friendly soaps available.
African black soap (saponified wild shea butter, coconut oil, palm oil, and cocoa butter)*, organic rose water (Rosa damascena). *Wild-harvested, fair trade, and sustainably sourced. No fragrance added. Vegan.
Body use: Suitable both as a hand soap and as a soap for the whole body for everyone. It is economical, mild yet effective.
Face use: Works well as a facial soap for oily skin and acne, but is not suitable for dry faces. Said to counteract rashes, problematic skin, and eczema-prone skin as it contains a lot of shea butter..
Hair soap use: Suitable as a shampoo for short hair and afro hair, but it can be too "heavy" for thin and long hair.
Made by a women's cooperative in Ghana, West Africa. They produce environmentally friendly and socially responsible African products, such as organic shea butter. This project enables thousands of Ghanaian women to supply the international market with their products. By supporting such projects, we help protect tree populations, such as the shea parks. It also helps preserve the biodiversity and natural habitats of the hippos living along the Black Volta River.
Akamuti creates natural and organic products with care for both people and the environment. The raw materials are carefully selected, and the products contain no synthetic preservatives or unnecessary additives.
The company places great emphasis on ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients and works as directly as possible with the producers. Through long-term collaborations, they contribute to more sustainable trade and strengthen the livelihoods of small local communities around the world. Each product is handmade with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and care at every step.
Dark, dry, and cool. Should be used within 6 months after opening.