This soap is easy to find online and off line – I bought mine at Target for less than $5. The size is 3.5 ounces. However, it’s not a true African black soap, although that is the first ingredient you’ll see listed. Here’s the full list:
African Black Soap Base, African Shea Butter, Oats, Aloe, Plantain Extract, Vitamin E, Essential Blend Oil Blend, Vegetable Glycerin, Palm Ash, Rosemary Extract, Iron Oxides.
I poured hot water to the small pieces of the soap I added to a bottle. The result was a grayish sludge that could be described as a gel rather than a liquid. Part of the reason for this is due to the bits of oats. The soap is a cleansing bar and it seems more suited to those of you with oily skin. I added orange essential oil to mine and it smelled nice, but the distinctive soap aroma remains. As everyone’s skin is different, along with his or her sense of smell, I can’t recommend this soap/gel as much as I can the liquid soap made from authentic African black soap. However, it is an option, especially if you don’t have or are unable to buy true African black soap.
Ingredients:
2-3 teaspoons Shea Moisture soap
2 ounces water
1-3 drops essential oil
Equipment:
Glass container for microwave or double boiler
Funnel [optional]
Container:
2-ounce plastic bottle [durable enough to withstand heat]
You’ll want a sturdy plastic bottle as you might need to squeeze the contents due to the thickness.
Instructions:
Cut off a small slice and add to your bottle.
Boil water in a glass container.
Pour slowly into the bottle. Fill almost to the top.
Cover bottle.
The soap will dissolve within a short time – usually less than an hour. It’s best to let it sit for several hours or overnight. The liquefied soap/gel is better to use at room temperature.
Shake well before using.
Store in a cool, dry place or in your refrigerator. Label with a use-by date of 7 days.
