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Raw African Black Soap Bar (0.5 lb)
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The rich lather. The thorough clean. The reason to look forward to washing up. Our Raw African Black Soap brings a traditional Ghanaian formula to your face-and-body routine in one substantial half-pound bar. Shea butter, palm kernel oil, honey and plant ashes give this soap its identity. Lather it in your hands, wash away everyday dirt and excess oil, and discover what your wash has been missing.
- Sourced from Ghana
- Face + body cleansing
- 0.5 lb bar + multipacks
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Raw African Black Soap Bar (0.5 lb)
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Raw African Black Soap is the washing step in face and body care. After cleansing, continue with your facial toner and moisturizing products, or your body moisturizer. Let the bar drain and dry between washes to keep it ready for the next use.
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Raw African Black Soap is the washing step in face and body care. After cleansing, continue with your facial toner and moisturizing products, or your body moisturizer. Let the bar drain and dry between washes to keep it ready for the next use.
Test a small area of skin before first use, especially before facial use. Lather the soap in your hands or with a washcloth and apply the lather to damp skin. For your face, use only the foam from your hands; do not rub the raw bar directly on facial skin. Avoid your eyes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Finish with your chosen face or body moisturizer.
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African Black Soap, explained
Let’s look at what this step does.
The ingredients behind your black-soap cleanse.
Palm-kernel-oil soap lifts oily residue
Palm kernel oil supplies fats used to make the soap’s cleansing base. Once turned into soap, they help surface oil and dirt mix with rinse water, giving the lather its practical job in cleaning your skin.
Shea butter shapes the lather’s feel
Shea butter contributes fatty acids to this traditional soap. Those fats help shape the body and creamy feel of the lather, so the foam spreads across damp skin as you wash.
Honey and aloe contribute conditioning
Honey has moisture-attracting properties, while aloe contains water-binding natural sugars. They bring conditioning functions to the formula alongside its cleansing base, with skin comfort in mind during the rinse-off step.
A Ghanaian tradition, shaped by plant ashes.
Raw African Black Soap is handcrafted in Ghana. Cocoa pod ash and palm bunch ash supply alkali used to turn fats into soap—the process that creates its cleansing action. Camwood and the other traditional ingredients contribute to the earthy character of this soft, marbled bar.
How to use it
Test a small area of skin before first use, especially before facial use. Lather the soap in your hands or with a washcloth and apply the lather to damp skin. For your face, use only the foam from your hands; do not rub the raw bar directly on facial skin. Avoid your eyes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Finish with your chosen face or body moisturizer.
What’s in the formula
Where it fits in your routine
Raw African Black Soap is the washing step in face and body care. After cleansing, continue with your facial toner and moisturizing products, or your body moisturizer. Let the bar drain and dry between washes to keep it ready for the next use.
A few things you might be wondering.
Where is the soap made?
Our Raw African Black Soap is handcrafted in Ghana, West Africa.
Why is the bar brown and marbled?
The traditional ingredients give the bar an earthy, uneven brown appearance. Natural variation is part of its character.
Is the soft texture expected?
Yes. This raw soap has a soft, malleable texture. Handle it gently and keep it well drained between uses.
What is the thin white film that can appear?
A thin, powdery white coating can develop as the soap is exposed to air. Rinse that surface coating away before using the bar.
Is Raw African Black Soap vegan?
No. This formula contains honey.
Does the formula include an added perfume blend?
No added perfume or essential-oil blend is included in this raw bar’s formula.
Can I use it for facial cleansing?
Yes. Use the lather from your hands for facial cleansing, keeping the raw bar away from your face.
Why does a draining soap dish matter?
Standing water continues to dissolve soap between washes. A dish with drainage helps the bar dry and last longer.
Can I put a wet bar straight into a travel case?
Let the bar drain and dry before closing it in a travel case, so it does not sit in trapped water.
How should I store spare bars?
Keep unused bars in a dry place, away from standing water and shower spray.
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- 0.5 lb raw bar
- Sourced from Ghana
- Store on a draining soap dish
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A half-pound raw soap bar sourced from Ghana, with shea butter, palm kernel oil, honey and plant ashes among its listed ingredients. Lather for face or body, rinse thoroughly, and let the bar dry between uses.
More about Raw African Black Soap Bar (0.5 lb)
Plant ashes have a purpose
Cocoa pod ash and palm bunch ash belong to the traditional soap-making story. Their role is connected to making soap from fats and oils; the finished lather does the washing.
Give your bar a place to dry
Keep it out of standing water and use a soap dish with drainage. Letting the bar dry between washes helps you get more use from it.
Know what is in your bar.
Read the full ingredient panel, choose your pack, and use the lather as directed.
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J
Hi GG FAM, y’all know I love this African Black Soap. It’s been a staple in my household for more than three years now. My skin stays soft, subtle, and my complexion is always clear. I use it from face to feet! That’s not bad for a woman in her mid 60’s, that doesn’t wear any type of makeup foundation on her face. I haven’t any reason to, as I have nothing to hide or cover up at this time. The ABS has done well by me, and it will continue to be the one soap I reach for 98% of the time.
Hi Jacque, thank you for sharing this and for making our African Black Soap a staple in your household for more than three years. We’re honored it has a place in your routine from face to feet. Your continued trust and support mean a great deal to our team. We appreciaye you!
K
Made my all approve instantly and lighten dark spots
Hi Kerrina,
Thank you for sharing your review. We are thrilled to hear that our Raw African Black Soap Bar has been so effective for your skin and that you saw results with your dark spots so quickly.
Our soap bars are handcrafted in small batches using traditional methods and natural ingredients—never synthetic stabilizers or artificial fragrances. We believe that maintaining the purity of these ingredients is what allows the natural properties of the soap to perform so well.
Thank you for being part of the Garner’s Garden family and for your commitment to natural care. We truly appreciate your support.
– The Garner’s Garden Team
C
Garner's Garden African Black Soap is the greatest Soap ever.
D
It is shaped as and looks like from my grandparent's times. The scent is a bit off but it lathers quite well and cleans the body so well that you feel refreshed after. 😊
Thanks for this review, Denys!
R
I love how they packaged the soap and I also love how it feels on my skin. I love the fact that it doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry. So it’s a 10/10
Thank you so much. We are so glad that you liked this product!
D
Absolutely love love love this soap makes my skin look and feel amazing
N
I stopped using deodorant about 5months or so now. I've been using other natural soaps, but I smelled. I bought this African black soap and have been using it, these are the things I noticed.
1. It's soft, you can squeeze it together
3. Doesn't really have a scent
2. I DON'T SMELL, I do HIIT training and I don't smell strong and stinky like I did when using other 'natural soaps'
I was so surprised, I don't use deodorant anymore and even after working out, sweating , I don't stink and I don't shave my armpits, so yeah I 100% recommend this soap. I bought 2lbs
E
Smell really no irritations
C
I wanted to love this soap, but all it did was break me out. My face,neck,arms started itching and this rash would appear, this happened at least 2x a day. It stopped once I discontinued using the soap. It just didn't work for me.
We apologize for any inconvenience! Breakouts can occur as your immune system initiates the detox process. Don't worry—continue using the soap, and you'll soon enjoy the benefits of a fully detoxed face and body. We appreciate your patience and commitment to healthier skin.
D
This is what real African black soap is supposed to look like. It isn’t supposed to be black, but brown/beige with a hint of black. I use this soap to cleanse my face as I became tired of using products on my skin with a bunch of chemicals causing irritation and dryness. I have what’s called combination/oily skin. So my skin rotates with being dry and oily depending on the day. This soap cleanses my face a little do good and leaves it squeaky clean, like my skin squeaks when I’m rinsing it in cold water. That lets me know that too many oils were removed from my skin, therefore I use this every other day. Since using it, my skin has become brighter.
C
I love the option of adding oils to the product, a definitive clean indeed
D
Amazing product 👏 👏 👏
A
I have used black soap from time to time, and I must say that this is one of the best ones I've had.
L
I’m a first time customer. I ordered 1lb and the amount of product I received for the price is a steal! I cut it according to my preferred usage and have more than enough to last until my next order. This stuff works wonders on the skin. You have to be selective on where you purchase. Some vendors’ products have rocks, fragrance and fillers that irritate the skin. This one is top tier with no fragrance and feels soothing to my face. Please try for yourself. Oh, and the coup de grace is the shipping time. My order arrived within a few days. Give it a try!
A
So far its has been removing majority of my acne in a week. My face has a soft texture as in back then it used to be so rough and bump due to acne. But now i have a smoother face. And my acne scars are fading away as well little by little.
M
This was the first product I ever actually have not liked. I never shopped with them before but when using this in the shower, after I get out my skin always feels extremely dry. I used this product 3 times and it has happened everytime. I am not the type to put on lotion either right after my shower because I never need it but everytime I use this soap I literally NEED it. This never happens with any other soap so I am not sure why or maybe if my skin is just sensitive to it. Whatever the case may be I will not be shopping with them again.
Hello Morgan,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our African Black Soap. We're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations and caused dryness to your skin. We truly value honest feedback from our customers, as it helps us improve our products and better serve you in the future.
African Black Soap is known for its deep cleansing properties, but it can vary in its effects on different skin types.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we understand that skincare is a personal journey. If you have any other concerns or need assistance finding a product better suited to your skin's needs, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team.
n
All I can say is I’m looking younger each time I use this soap. This soap cleans you like no other soap I have tried. It leaves your skin soft and smooth. If you are a cologne person like I am it gives a more intense smell to your cologne when it hits your body. Extremely thankful for your product.
E
THE LATHER IS NUMBER 1 OMG AND I LIKE THE WAY THE SOAP LOOKS EVERY THOUGHT IT WAS A BROWNIE 🤣
T
This soap makes my skin feel sooo soft!! Shared half with a friend!
I
Improve my skin texture ans tone
Reduce some dark spot in your face because of its natural ingredients with antibacterial and exfoliating properties
R
I truly looooove the way my skin feel after bathing with this soap.❣❣❣
