Authentic African Black Soap - Unscented

Alaffia

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4.6

7 reviews
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    chiquis1

    a year ago

    Just a word of caution for all african black soap: you might want to read about the high pH of african black soap and how its alkaline nature affects the acid mantle of the skin. I was using...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    icegalaxia

    3 years ago

    Using it as a full body, hair and face wash. My hair turned out so soft that i didn't need conditioner. You won't get much lather but it cleanse really well without drying skin out. I love it that...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Aimbl

    4 years ago

    I spotted this in Whole Food. I've read that some black soap can be very drying, but that was not my experience here. I alternated with unscented glycerin soap as a hand and general purpose soap...

    About reviewer (517 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    AshaP

    4 years ago

    I learned about Alaffia when I saw their products in Whole Foods. I didn't actually know this company made African black soap, and I was enamored of one of their other products, Everyday Shea body...

    About reviewer (156 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    notsolittleme

    5 years ago

    One of my favorite soaps of all time and always in my shower. It's gentle on sensitive skin and I love the smell. Alaffia's products are a staple for me.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    reneemeraz510

    7 years ago

    This product is my holy grail! I used to suffer from severe acne until I started using this soap to cleanse my face. I have oily and acne prone skin and have tried a variety of facial soaps in...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    dlasky

    9 years ago

    I believe I have finally found a black soap that doesn't dry me out to the point of itching. I know black soap is an exfoliant, but even with the addition of shea butter some products would still...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    chiquis1

    a year ago

    Just a word of caution for all african black soap: you might want to read about the high pH of african black soap and how its alkaline nature affects the acid mantle of the skin. I was using...

    About reviewer (68 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    icegalaxia

    3 years ago

    Using it as a full body, hair and face wash. My hair turned out so soft that i didn't need conditioner. You won't get much lather but it cleanse really well without drying skin out. I love it that...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    from
    Aimbl

    4 years ago

    I spotted this in Whole Food. I've read that some black soap can be very drying, but that was not my experience here. I alternated with unscented glycerin soap as a hand and general purpose soap...

    About reviewer (517 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    from
    AshaP

    4 years ago

    I learned about Alaffia when I saw their products in Whole Foods. I didn't actually know this company made African black soap, and I was enamored of one of their other products, Everyday Shea body...

    About reviewer (156 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    notsolittleme

    5 years ago

    One of my favorite soaps of all time and always in my shower. It's gentle on sensitive skin and I love the smell. Alaffia's products are a staple for me.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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