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. –
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.