Sign up to receive beautynews, product samples, couponsand more.
Please enter a valid e-mail address
We're sorry. That email address has already been used.
To see how we may use your information, take a look at our Privacy Policy and terms of use
Thank you.You'll hear from us soon.
You are $75 away from free shipping
$
$0
L'Oréal Paris x Isabel Marant Collection
VOLUMINOUS® Original Mascara
Unbelieva-brow Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel
Your Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Skin Care Routine Schedule
PURE-CLAY Detox & Brighten Cleanser
PURE-CLAY Clear & Comfort Face Mask
4 Best Tips for Touching Up Your Roots
COLORISTA Semi-Permanent Hair Color
Meet The Roots
Your Guide to Sulfate-Free Hair Care
ELVIVE Extraordinary Oil Treatment
ELVIVE Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm
3 Easy Hairstyles in 3 Minutes Each
ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray
ELNETT SATIN HAIRSPRAY Extra Strong Hold
Categories:Plant Extracts African Black Soap Benefits: Astringent Purifying
African black soap is generally made from harvested African plants such as cocoa-pods, plantains, and palm tree leaves. Unlike conventional soaps, black soap is produced from oils and agro-wastes ashes, which contain various amounts of potassium and sodium compounds, the most popular being potassium carbonate. The plants are first sun-dried and then burned, giving black soap its iconic color. Afterwards, a wide variety of oil-based moisturizing ingredients can be implemented for enhanced skin care benefits, such as shea butter and Vitamin E. Overall, black soap has proven to have excellent solubility, cleansing, and lathering abilities. 1
The primary constituents found in African black soap are alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, and tannins. These plant metabolites are believed to be responsible for black soap’s astringent properties. Furthermore, saponins and phenols play a distinctive role in the foaming and soaping characteristics of black soap. Combining black soap’s lathering effect and astringent properties, black soap proves to be useful in purifying the skin’s surface. 2 Common black soap based skin care products include masks and facial cleansers, which can help to rid the skin of impurities that may lead to clogged pores and problematic skin.