Extra Virgin Skin
African Black Soap
Extra Virgin Skin's African Black Soap is a cocoa-based cleanser, traditionally handmade using natural ingredients from West Africa along with our California Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This natural soap pre-dates lye-based soaps and is known for its science-based curative qualities.
8 oz.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness/Uneven Texture .
Main Ingredients
*Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rich emollient high in oleic acid, very beneficial to the skin. Used in skin care for thousands of years because of its softening and soothing properties.
Cocoa
Cocoa pod ash softens and firms the skin. Its properties fight against free radicals, repair damaged skin, and renew skin cells.
*Shea Butter
The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for the skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
*Sourced from organic farming.
Science
Studies have shown...
African Black Soap protects against photoaging and fades discoloration: Black soap may help shed darkly pigmented skin cells caused by UV damage while also preventing further photoaging. Antioxidants in black soap may protect the skin from free radical damage, which is a cause of premature skin aging, wrinkles, and facial lines.
INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos nucifera oil (Coconut oil), Elaeis guineensis Oil (African oil palm), Theobroma Cacao Ash (Cocoa Pod Ash), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil.
"When mixed with water, this liquid soap becomes a decadent chocolate foam, delicately cleansing and moisturizing the skin. Its velvety consistency leaves a pleasant scent of Palo Santo, Juhi, and Ginger. For an even more luxurious experience, pair the liquid soap with our Edelweiss Body Lotion." Carolïna.
SUSTAINABLE/LUXURY
EXTRA VIRGIN GRADE INGREDIENTS
We only select ingredients that are grown without harming fragile ecosystems or endangered animals.
Palm Oil Free and Rainforest Safe!
INGREDIENTS
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Rich emollient high in oleic acid, very beneficial to the skin. Used in skincare for thousands of years because of its softening and soothing properties.
Grown in California.
INGREDIENTS
COCAO PODS
The flavonoids in cocoa powder can positively affect skin health by improving circulation, hydration, and elasticity. Consistent use of cocoa-based products may also help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, resulting in firmer and more supple skin.
INGREDIENTS
RAW SHEA BUTTER
Shea butter is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory abilities. When applied topically, it has been proven to reduce redness and swelling. Additionally, the oils in shea butter can deeply penetrate the skin, creating a nourishing barrier that locks in moisture for hours. Some have also reported anti-aging effects from using shea butter, possibly due to increased collagen production or protection against collagen breakdown. However, the exact mechanism behind these...
INGREDIENTS
VEGAN COLLAGEN
Collagen aids in improving the elasticity of the skin. As we age, our skin loses some elasticity, resulting in wrinkles and lines. Collagen can effectively decrease these visual signs of aging and smooth out wrinkles. With age, skin also tends to become drier, which can make laugh lines more pronounced. Unfortunately, as we age, our skin has a more challenging time retaining essential moisture that keeps it plump and youthful....