Why Authentic African Black Soap Belongs in Your Skincare Routine
Our 100% Authentic Ghanaian African Black Bar Soap is handcrafted in Ghana using traditional, centuries-old saponification methods. Naturally rich in raw iron, Vitamins A & E, and essential fatty acids, it provides a deep, clarifying cleanse while actively preserving your skin’s vital moisture barrier.
🛡️ Authentic vs. Fake Black Soap: How to Spot the Difference
When purchasing black soap in the UK, always check the source and ingredients:
- Mass-produced imitation soaps: Typically made in Europe or the US, these are hard, jet-black, uniform blocks made with artificial charcoal dyes, parabens, and harsh chemical surfactants.
- Authentic Ghanaian Black Soap: Naturally earthy brown, soft, and slightly crumbly to the touch. Dr Shea is sourced directly from traditional West African cooperatives—raw, unrefined, and completely free from synthetic fragrances, sulphates, and preservatives.
🎯 Multi-Use Skincare Benefits
- Acne, Breakout & Blemish Control: Produces a rich, dense micro-bubble lather that penetrates deep into pores to sweep away excess oils and bacteria. Cocoa pod ash helps calm inflammation and clear razor bumps.
- Gentle Eczema & Psoriasis Relief: Formulated with a high concentration of raw shea butter to soothe dry, itchy, or stinging skin without causing flare-ups.
- Natural Waterproof Makeup Removal: Effortlessly melts away stubborn foundation and waterproof mascara without stinging delicate skin around the eyes.
- Irritation-Free Shaving Lather: Provides a natural protective cushion for razors, significantly reducing razor burn and red bumps for both men and women.
🌿 Pure Ghanaian Ingredients
- Plantain Skin Ash & Cocoa Pod Ash: Traditional nutrient catalysts that naturally clarify skin and gently exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Raw Unrefined Shea Butter: Deeply hydrates and restores broken skin moisture barriers.
- Pure Palm Kernel Oil: Ethically sourced to create a natural, luxurious lather without chemical foaming agents.
- Essential Oils (Variant Selected): Pure Organic Lavender, Tea Tree, or Coconut oils (or 100% Fragrance-Free).
💡 How to Get the “Dr Shea Glow” (2-Step Ritual)
- Purify: Lather a small piece of our African black bar soap between wet hands to create a rich foam. Gently massage the lather over your face or body in circular motions. (Avoid rubbing the raw block directly onto sensitive facial skin).
- Restore: While skin is still damp, apply your favourite Dr Shea Whipped Body Butter to lock in 24-hour hydration and a non-greasy glow.
🧼 African Black Bar Soap vs. Liquid Black Soap
Why a 100% waterless traditional bar is cleaner, purer, and lasts up to 3x longer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What skin conditions can Dr Shea African Black Soap help with?
Our authentic African Black Soap is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, making it ideal for managing acne breakouts, eczema, psoriasis, dark spots, razor bumps, and sensitive skin irritation.
Does the Fragrance-Free Black Soap have a scent?
It contains zero added perfumes or essential oils. It carries only a subtle, natural, earthy aroma from raw unrefined shea butter and cocoa pod ash.
Can this black soap be used on the face daily?
Yes! It is gentle enough for daily facial use. Always lather the soap in your hands first and apply the gentle foam rather than rubbing the bar directly on your face.
Is Dr Shea African Black Soap certified vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes, 100%! All Dr Shea products are certified vegan, plant-based, cruelty-free, and ethically handcrafted in Ghana.
Is an African black soap bar better than liquid black soap?
Yes. Authentic solid black soap is 100% waterless and unrefined. Commercial liquid black soaps are typically diluted with up to 60–70% water, requiring synthetic stabilizers, alcohol, or artificial preservatives to prevent bacterial growth.
Because a raw bar gives you the full concentration of Ghanaian shea butter and cocoa pod ash, it delivers stronger clarifying power for acne and soothing relief for eczema while lasting up to 3 times longer than liquid pump washes.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Unfortunately not good enough. It does not provide well with sensitive skin and it has poor quality.
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 –
Très bon produit J’adore ce savon. Je me nettoie le visage quotidiennement avec, je n’ai plus de boutons, il est excellent
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. –
Great soap I love this soap, makes you feel way cleaner than any body wash, also helped clear and dry up my body acne after using for a week or so
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Great cleanser I’ve used black soap since I was young and nothing beats it. My children & partner can’t get enough of it.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Perfect for skin I love it
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
nice lather strange bar of soap ok for sensitive skin stops skin looking angry price ok but delivery charges high
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. –
Beautiful nice product It cleans my face and scalp really well and i love how it’s all natural ingredients. Thank you dr shea
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Absolutely amazing Cleared up acne and discolouration, and felt really clean and smooth afterwards
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 –
Produit excellent J’aime bien ce savon
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Drying but effective I have dry acne prone skin and this product is very drying which was apparent after 1 use. It felt like I had a face lift and my skin was flaking and a little sore by the end of the day so as a face wash I wouldn’t recommend if you have skin like me. As a body soap it’s amazing. I don’t have eczema or any other skin condition so I don’t know what it’s like in that respect but I found it cleared up strawberry skin on my legs and I feel like my moisturiser lasts longer since I’ve been using this in the shower.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Brill Washing body
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Cleared my skin in a day Use it with a face brush for 60 sec, moisturise your face, eat healthier, avoid milk and cheese, meditate, drink water and you will see results. Better for combination and oily skin type
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Really good Really good soap.
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Seems to be better for my sons Eczema I bout this to try for my son as he has eczema and cant use perfumed soaps, which leave his hands very dry. This seems to leave his hands and face in better condition, so seems to be working better for him at the moment
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Quite soft Easy to use
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Soap Brilliant stuff
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 –
Livraison super rapide super, produit conforme ????
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Fabulous As always great soap
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Yes Yes
Organic African Black Soap 100g – Antibacterial Body Wash & Hand Wash – Eczema, Dry Skin, Psoriasis, Scar Removal, Face Wash & Moisturiser, Authentic Raw from Ghana. –
Good quality soap I was really impressed. I bought this as my local organic store was out of stock on my usual natural detox soap. It is really good quality, feels good on my sensitive skin, cleanses well and is not irritating on my body and face. Only downside is that it is not as long lasting as I hoped it would be.