African black soap is called “Ose dudu” in Nigeria and “Alata Samina” in Ghana. “Ose dudu” comes from the Yoruba language and translates to “black soap.” The following are some of the soap’s properties:
It is a natural product with numerous benefits for the hair and Skin.
Its key ingredients are shea butter and plantain skin potash.
Many West African countries manufacture it, notably Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo, and Nigeria.
How to Make Black Soap for dark Skin from scratch
Before you begin producing the best soap for dark Skin in Nigeria, you must thoroughly organize your workspace. You should also wear rubber gloves to shield your hands from the irritating substances.
Black soap ingredients:
- Shea butter
- Banana peels or cocoa pods
- Whatever dried herbs or essential oils you want
- Distilled water
Equipment required:
Two heatproof dishes of varying diameters
- Spatula
- Molds
- skimmer spoon
Making African black soap
The first step is to burn the banana peels or cocoa pods, whatever you like. When finished, thoroughly crush the ashes into a fine powder.
Then, carefully heat the water without allowing it to boil. Add the ash powder and slowly dissolve it. The more you add, the darker and more concentrated the product will be. You should feel free to add as much as you like.
Melt shea butter slowly and gently. It is critical not to overheat it, as this will destroy the butter’s healing properties.
Combine the melted butter, water, and ashes. Slowly heat the mixture using a double boiler or heatproof bowls and the steam temperature.
Meanwhile, add essential oils, dry herbs, or both, according to your preference. Tea tree oil, for example, has anti-inflammatory properties, and dried herbs are excellent exfoliants.
Pour the liquid into the prepared molds after gently gathering the film that develops on the surface with your skimmer spoon. Afterward, place the molds in a cool, dry area for a few weeks.
The liquid foundation will solidify within this time, and you can use it.
Can you use African black soap on your face daily?
Although black soap is a great deep cleanser, it should not be used daily. It would help if you only used it two or three times per week.
Apply an excellent moisturizer appropriate for your skin type after the operation. It might make your already dry, older Skin even drier, especially during winter.
It can also dry out oily Skin, causing it to overproduce sebum (oil) and cause breakouts. Your body’s Skin is more resilient than your face’s Skin. It can endure the product’s more frequent application.
Now you understand how to make black soap to keep your Skin in good shape. Do not be concerned if you prepared your first soap bar and saw a white film on the surface. It is a natural occurrence that occurs over time. It does not affect the product’s quality.
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