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African black soap is a mild soap that is ideal for children or adults with sensitive skin. In addition to being easy on the skin, African black soap is considered a cure for acne, ring worms and measles. It can also be used as a shampoo that is great for clearing up a dry or itchy scalp, which can eradicate a bout of dandruff as a result.


Things you need:


 


 


Coconut husks


Plantain skins


Cocoa pods


Shea tree bark


Hand press


Bowl


Strainer


Double boiler


Lighter


Soap mold


Instructions             


Press the coconut husks in a hand press to extract palm oil.   (  I'm sure one could use pure coconut oil instead of having to do this part)      



Burn the plantain skins, cocoa pods and shea bark to ash.



Mix the ash with water in the bowl, and pour through the strainer into the double boiler.             



Add the palm oil to the double boiler and cook over low heat.             




Stir the mixture until smooth.             




Scoop hot soap off the surface of mixture when it begins to rise to the surface, and leave it to cool.             




Pour the cooled wax into the mold of your choice and leave to sit until hard.             




Leave the hardened soap to cure for two weeks




 


OR if you are not adventuresome.... one could always find an outlet that sells this soap! It's imported from Africa.... Smile


 


 


 


 


 

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Kahaluu Girl
I want to try some of this
  • April 15, 2014
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Redneck Angel Warrior
Me too! I want to make some or even find some to buy for my daughter who is going through that stage of getting pimples.
  • April 15, 2014
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Kahaluu Girl
I think I would like to buy some before trying to make it....not sure what it is or why but I have been breaking out lately, hoping that being in the ocean more often now  will fix it
  • April 15, 2014
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Redneck Angel Warrior
You might try taking a zinc supplement and some vit. A.... a tad bit more of iodine might also help too!

I've been putting Lavender essential oil mixed with coconut oil on daughter's outbreaks after washing with soap every evening before bed. it has helped somewhat but wanting it to get under control...
  • April 15, 2014
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Kahaluu Girl
....but that soap has some great sounding ingredients and I still want to get some
  • April 15, 2014
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Sitara Singley
Does it help itchy skin?
  • April 15, 2014
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Redneck Angel Warrior
I believe it should help with that too as it is said to relieve dry, itchy scalp...
  • April 16, 2014
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Sitara Singley
You define awesome. Where can i find some?
  • April 16, 2014
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Redneck Angel Warrior
That is the golden question! I just googled it!

I found out that these places have it for sale...

You can find it at Target or online. http://www.sheamoisture.c...

http://www.amazon.com/Raw...

The African Store (www.theafricanstore.org ) Dudu-Osun African Black Soap

Important links:

1. Store Locator...
  • April 16, 2014
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Sitara Singley
Thanks love.
  • April 16, 2014
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Redneck Angel Warrior
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