Baraka Blogs
What Is African Black Soap? African Black Soap, also known as Alata Samina, is a traditional soap that originates from West Africa. It has been used for centuries by various African communities for its natural and beneficial properties. This soap is made from a combination of locally harvested plants and ingredients
- August 02, 2023
- 5 min read
We are often asked, Why is African Black Soap called Black Soap?
The most common answer is that it is because of the dark colour given from the ash of locally harvested plants and peels that are used to create natural sodium hydroxide, which breaks the molecules of the oils and butters apart and bonds with them to create a new compound called Soap!
The most common answer is that it is because of the dark colour given from the ash of locally harvested plants and peels that are used to create natural sodium hydroxide, which breaks the molecules of the oils and butters apart and bonds with them to create a new compound called Soap!
- October 08, 2022
- 2 min read
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