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Natural Treatment for Acne and Acne-prone skin

Inspired by the African Black Soap

Detoxifying and Moisturizing Soap for Acne, Dry & Sensitive and Oily Skin

The Wonders of African Black Soap

For centuries, women of West Africa, particularly in Ghana –made and used native plants like plantain skins, cocoa pods, shea tree bark, or palm tree leaves to make soap to gently cleanse hair and skin. This is commonly what we know today to be African Black Soap.

Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Acne Natural Treatment and Acne Control with Cacao, Charcoal and Plantain Soap

If you suffer from Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis and Acne especially, you can replace harsh chemical cleansers with our premium Organic African Black Soap. With Activated charcoal, Cacao, Plantain, essential oils of Orange, Bergamot and Tea Tree, they are great for acne control and can help prevent outbreaks. By drawing bacteria, toxins, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of skin, it helps you achieve a flawless complexion and fight acne and disinfect some wounds too!

Plantain promotes quicker wound healing and prevents scarring too.

Great Make-up Remover with this Detoxifying bar

Did you know that leaving make-up on your face can result in clogged pores leading to pimples and acne?
Our Premium Organic African Black soap contains charcoal and cacao which detoxifies and serves as a great make-up remover by drawing dirt, grime and any make-up remains out from your pores!
Simply wet your face and soap, lather and apply on face, then swipe with facial cotton! Repeat until all make-up is removed and face thoroughly cleansed. Feel the softness and suppleness of your skin after that!

Anti-Aging Soap Bar and Natural Sunscreen

With Plantain and Cacao, this bar is chock-full of anti-oxidants that fights free-radicals which cause premature aging. They also have natural suncreen properties and help block out harmful UV rays on skin. They also contain anti-cancer properties and help prevent skin cancer too.

Using a Soap Bar as Hair Shampoo:

  1. Our bars contain no SLS, a commonly known chemical for creating lather or foam, so it is recommended when shampooing the hair to pop it into our naturally anti-bacterial Bamboo Charcoal Soap Saver Pouch/bag to produce lather. Place the soap in the soap bag/pouch and with some water and rubbing action, will produce amazing amount of NATURAL lather/foam easy for hair washing. Simply use the foam to apply on your hair/scalp.
  2. Using this soap bar as a hair shampoo bar is new for most of us. This was done for a long time until liquid shampoo with SLS was produced and marketed by profit making conglomerates, much to the detriment of our skin, scalp and body health!
  3. (To learn more about the dangers of SLS click here) Did you know that the natural emollients in the soap bar are also great for your hair?
  4. Most would feel a slight waxy feel on the hair because of the natural emollients. Depending on your hair health, usually the waxy feeling goes away when the hair is dry. Some would also prefer to use a conditioner after it for a smooth feeling. But it is all up to the individual. Usually with a hair brush while your hair is wet, the natural emollients are spread across the hair follicles and help give you strong healthy hair!
  5. Some might go through a "transition period" of 1-6 weeks depending on how long your hair and scalp has been exposed to SLS products (SLS is a degreaser chemical and harsh allergen which helps liquid soaps, shampoos produce lather). Afterall, your hair scalp is trying to find its balance, after all the exposure to chemicals that strips your hair down. Press on!
  6. These soaps strengthen hair roots and give you a healthy scalp preventing hair fall.
  7. For some, they might experience sticky feeling on hair after wash. Generally some acid rinse is needed.
  8. A Simple Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Recipe

    • Do not apply concentrated ACV onto hair. ALWAYS DILUTE.
    • Mix 1/2 to 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (ACV) with 8 oz/250ml of water in a plastic squeeze bottle, spray bottle or other containers. Be careful not to spray into eyes.
    • Try different amounts to find a dilution that works best for your hair type (dry hair likes less ACV and oily hair likes more).

GMO-free Ingredients (Organic*):

Saponified oils of sunflower*, coconut*, palm*, and safflower* (with retained glycerin); water; cocoa butter*; essential oils of orange, tea tree, and bergamot; charcoal, plantain leaf*, cacao*; shea butter*; rosemary extract

WE CARE FOR YOUR SKIN

Only the good stuff

At The Soap Haven, we're passionate about chemical-free skincare. Our products are made with natural ingredients chosen by our team of skin enthusiasts. We also prioritize a no-animal-testing, cruelty-free process to save your skin and conscience.

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HAVE A QUESTION?

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Browse our collection of common queries. If you still need answers, feel free to contact us for a quick personalised response.

How long does a soap bar last?

Our soap bars last about 40-50 washes and for about four weeks (based on an average person who showers once a day). It all depends on your personal routine, how you store the soap, as well as the size of bar you purchase — obviously, larger ones last longer. Even the amount of natural oils in the soap can affect its lifespan, but three-to-four weeks is a good estimate.

Fun fact — we have a customer who has been using one bar of Tea Tree Soap for her face twice a day, and it has lasted over a year!

How should I store the soap?

Soap don’t really have an expiry date, but how you store them can extend or shorten the “expiry”.

For a bar you’re actively using, we recommend you purchase the Bamboo Charcoal Soap Pouch or our Naturally Anti-Mould Pinewood Soap Dish. This extends the lifespan of your soap by draining water after use and preventing it from becoming slimy and soft in a puddle of water.

You should keep unused bars out of humidity, so we don’t recommend storing them in the bathroom where steam can damage the soap’s integrity. This will prevent moisture getting into the soap so it will last longer — up to one year!

Do you have soaps in liquid form?

No, not at the moment. Liquid soaps require loads of chemical preservatives to give them shelf life. We try to have our soaps in the most natural form — without synthetic chemicals — but we are exploring options in all natural liquid soaps for the future.

Can these soaps be used for babies?

Yes! Our soap bars are very suitable for babies as they are all-natural and chemical-free! For babies, you should opt for are unscented bars with no essential oils. We’ve already handpicked this range for you — see it here.

Are your products halal?

No, they’re not halal certified, but the only animal ingredient used is goat milk. Our soap is all-natural, not animal-tested, contains no artificial chemicals, no petro-chemicals, no synthetic oils, and are made from vegan oils.

  • Our Organic soaps and Olive Oil Based soaps are plant-based and is also made from GMO-Free oils and organic oils.
  • Our Goat Milk range is the only soap with an animal ingredient — 25 % fresh goat’s milk.

You can check the ingredients list for each item on the individual product pages.