Why True African Black Soap Belongs in Your Skincare Routine
Our 100% authentic African Black Soap is handcrafted in Ghana using traditional, centuries-old methods. Rich in natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it provides a deep, clarifying cleanse while preserving your skin’s vital moisture barrier.
🛡️ Buyer Beware: How to Spot Authentic vs. Fake Black Soap
When purchasing authentic Ghanaian black soap in the UK, always check the source and ingredients. Mass-produced imitation soaps made in Europe or the US are often hard, completely uniform, solid black blocks. They rely on artificial charcoal dyes, harsh chemical surfactants, and synthetic fragrances to mimic the real thing.
True, unrefined black soap is naturally earthy deep brown, soft, and slightly crumbly to the touch. Dr Shea is proudly sourced directly from traditional West African cooperatives—pure, raw, and entirely free from parabens, sulphates, and synthetic “parfum.”
🎯 Multi-Use Skincare Benefits
- Deep Acne, Breakout & Blemish Control
Our soap creates a wonderful, dense lather of fine micro-bubbles that penetrates pores deeply to sweep away impurities, environmental dirt, and acne-causing bacteria. The natural anti-inflammatory properties of cocoa pod ash help calm active irritation, soothe skin flair-ups, clear razor bumps, and naturally fade dark spots over time. - Natural Waterproof Makeup Removal
Say goodbye to harsh, sy
nthetic chemical makeup wipes. Our rich, organic lather effortlessly dissolves waterless cosmetics, stubborn heavy foundations, and waterproof mascara without stripping or stinging the delicate skin around your eyes. - Irritation-Free Shaving Lather
Fabulous for both men and women as a shaving soap alternative. The high content of raw, unrefined shea butter provides a rich, protective, smooth glide for your razor, significantly reducing razor burn, red bumps, and ingrown hairs on your face or body.
🌿 Pure, Minimal Ingredients
Plantain Skin & Cocoa Pod Ash: The traditional, nutrient-dense saponification catalyst that gently cleanses, deeply purifies, and lifts dead skin cells away while infusing the soap with iron and natural clarifying properties.
Authentic African Black Soap
Traditional, waterless formulation designed to naturally clarify acne-prone skin, soothe eczema irritation, and balance deep oil layers without stripping your natural moisture barriers. Sourced raw from Ghana and handcrafted for premium dermatological care.
🌿 Pure Ingredient Base:
Crafted traditionally from harvested plantain skin ash, cocoa pods, palm kernel oil, and deeply moisturizing raw shea butter. 100% free from chemical detergents, sulfates, and synthetic perfumes.
✨ Dermatological Balance:
Highly effective as an antibacterial face wash and organic body wash for daily cleansing across sensitive, dry, and combination skin types.
💡 How to Get the “Dr. Shea Glow”
For the ultimate radiant result, follow our simple, targeted two-step daily skin ritual:
1. Purify: Use our African Black Soap Range to clear impurities, makeup, and bacteria without stripping your natural oils. Do not rub the raw soap block directly onto your skin. Instead, work a small piece in your hands with water into a fine lather, then massage the foam onto your face or body.
2. Restore: While your skin is still damp from washing, massage in your favorite 250ml **Shea Body Butter Range** (available in Lavender, Vanilla, Coconut, Citrus, Tea Tree, or Fragrance-Free) to lock in 24-hour hydration, deep Vitamin E nutrients, and a completely non-greasy glow.
Why Shop With Dr Shea?
Eco-Friendly: Recyclable tins and minimal plastic waste across our entire range.
100% Organic Ingredients: Zero compromise. No synthetic chemicals, fillers, or artificial bases.
UK Small Business: Hand-packed, freshly verified, and shipped with care straight from London. Free UK delivery on all orders over £30!
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Wow!!Amazing!! Best soap I’ve ever used. It lathers up nicely, doesn’t smell bad and leaves you clean. The only negative would be that this soap leaves you with that “squeaky” clean feeling, not a preferred softness. Popping on a moisturiser fixes that pretty easily though!
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Wow Bought this for my daughters skin in which she suffers from acne like most teenagers and have to say I’m gobsmacked by the difference it has made to her skin, spots reduced and not as inflamed and has left her skin soft considering its soap. Definitely will buy again
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
AMAZING The media could not be loaded. My skin is normal to oily and not sensitive but this is an amazing product for acne, I’m not sure about excema or dry skin but I had texture and many acne related problems like active pimples, scarring etc. I’ve used this soap for over a month and the results are amazing. I’ve only used this soap and cerave moisturising cream and it’s a life changer. (used to use cerave foaming cleanser with the same moisturiser)
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Good product poor delivery packaging The product appears good thus far. The packaging was damaged as well as the Shea butter.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Presumably naturally produced Liked its antibacterial qualities
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Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Great Has helped me a lot, I have bad reactions to many face care products but this is lovely, works very well. Remember to moisturise after and ensure you’re using properly !
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Dr Shea Body Butter – Ideal for Acne, Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face cleanser. Body Wash & moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Amazing, buy it!!!!! Bought it for myself and my brother wanted to try it, he had acne. Within the first couple times of him using it his acne started to fade away, Purchased a second time for him. Was equally amazing when I used it.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
definitely improved my skin. Writing a second review for this as it’s just the best. My skin has never been cleaner and this soap has dramatically improved my skin tone and helped with blemishes. I love it I’ve included a before and after pic.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
amazing works so well not too harsh in skin works great for breakouts
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Excellent soap It cleans the skin very well the soap works a bit expensive but the soap works
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Good for dark marks and pimples I used another brand of Black soap before this one. Will continue to use, as it doesn’t affect my eyes or sting. Lovely and gentle lather makes skin look and feel nice and fresh after. Reduces dark marks on skin.
Mercy A. –
Mercy A. –
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Best soap I have ever bought I bought this for my little girls eczema and after 3 days it has made a huge difference to her skin. No longer red and inflamed. Best soap I have ever bought and I have bought everything you can possibly think of.
Thomas M. –
Very good for dry skin
Véritable savon noir africain 100g – Nettoyant pour le corps et les mains antibactérien – Eczéma, peau sèche, psoriasis, élimination des cicatrices, nettoyant et hydratant pour le visage –
Topissime! J’en ai fait un Shampoing et ajouté des huiles Il est super doux donc applicable 1x semaine contrairement au savon noir marocain qui lui est plus exfoliant. Ravie !!
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Saved my skin!!! I’ve had issues with spots for years and could never find a cleanser that helped with my oily skin and my spots until I got this. Currently on my 3rd purchase of this :)!! Please use a moisturiser afterwards though especially if you have sensitive skin lol
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
I really liked the soap A good value for the money, I am very happy