Togo African Black Soap

Black Soap has been used by Africans for centuries to help all sorts of skin problems. Our African black soap is imported from a small country called Togo. It is known to treat skin irritations, acne, and other skin conditions.

Our genuine African Black Soap is one of the healthiest soaps for the skin due to the purity and simplicity of the ingredients. In Togo, black soap is the only soap used by mothers to wash their newborn babies, as its purity makes it gentle and non-drying for their sensitive skin. Our black soap is produced in small batches by hand, using age-old traditional techniques. Our authentic African black soap is made in Togo from pure virgin oils following fair trade and organic guidelines. The ingredients of our African black soap are virgin palm kernel oil, pure, unrefined shea butter and lye produced from the ashes of plantain leaves and bark from a local tree called Agow. The high percentage of shea butter (48%) is one of the unique features of our soap. In addition, there are no chemicals added as preservatives, color enhancers, or fragrances.

It is produced following fair trade and organic guidelines, which not only helps the villagers of Togo become self sufficient, it ensures that they are paid fair wages for their hard work... so in purchasing this soap, you're not only helping yourself by getting a wonderful product, you're helping African families.

Use Caution, because there are other black soaps you will find online. There are different varieties of black soap produced in different regions of Africa. Other companies also do not abide by the Fair Trade Federation**(see below), meaning the villagers work very hard, for little or no pay! There are even some sites selling black soap made from paste and commerically made into bars here in the US.

This soap, from Togo, is the one that has a high concentration of shea butter (48%). Check the ingredients on other sites... most other black soaps don't even have shea butter listed as an ingredient. Some black soaps have other oils and additional ingredients added such as fragrance. Simpler is better when it comes to your skin. You deserve the best nature has to offer.

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