I have 2 questions; 1, is this soap used on the face, body, or both? &amp; 2, What exactly does this soap smell like? Thank you :)
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This soap can be used on face and body. It is extremely irritating to the skin and even have me a rash! You definitely don't want to get it in your eyes either! I was not a fan of the smell either. I prefer the bar of black soap that is sold in most health food stores. Getting a Shea/black soap combo will be gentler on the skin.
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That's funny, I am not sure they have a brand. I personally bought it for the minimal ingredients, also the fact they aren't using Palm oil, which can be environmentally harmful. Doesn't smell like much, but it's good soap for the face, etc.
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Alexandra we use black soap with shea butter. Gentler on skin. We love this soap! Works well on all skin types. Half family has normal skin...half oily. We use on body n face. Smells earthy with touch of musk like. It fades quickly. Be careful not to get in eyes...BURNS! Hope helps �
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O noon...I'm light brown skin ...i used on my face due . Hyperpigmentation and it didn't helpn with that it helped with my acne..but the soap does contain acid so it may sting or tingle.
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My family and I use it as a facial soap with no problems. I usually lather it up in my hands and apply to my wet face. I would recommend using a moisturizer after washing with this soap as it can cause the skin to become dry unless you have oily skin.
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I'm not sure why it's called that, maybe because of it's color that could be the only reason. This is however the best soap I have ever used. It smells great and the benifits to the skin are amazing. I always have to buy more than one because It disappears fast when family members want to use it. Everybody has to have their own bar. This is a great soap.
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Hello Consumer,I wouldn't buy it, for it irritated my skin and burned my skin. I have not purchase or know anything about the soap you mentioned in your posting. I would try a local beauty supply store versus buying this African soap..
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I just started using Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap for my daily face wash. Some people I'm sure would think, "What?! Soap is so drying!" But this castile soap really isn't. It's very gentle and doesn't break me out at all. I also use a mixture of jojoba oil (since it is close to actual sebum) and veg. glycerin afterwards and my skin is nice and soft. I also use Bronner's as my body wash and shampoo and I don't even need a conditioner afterwards.
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it is a brightening soap but I have not seen much difference, however it is a good soap and I am still using it. If you want something natural for brightening try Licorice root extract, I just bought some to put into my serums, but it is too soon yet but google it, good luck :)
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I don't recommend this soap. It smells good but i don't notice any acne or oil improvement :)
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My experience with dudu-osun soap was a lot different, with this brand of soap my skin didn't respond well I actually couldn't use it on my face and like you said it was artificial but the soap that I brought on here work well. It don't lather up much but my skin was clearer and I could use it for skin and hair. It had a nutty smell but not overwhelming, once my skin was clean I did had a clean scent different from when the soap was applied. I hope this help.
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It does lather a little...not like soap though. I and my daughter have very sensitive skin and it leaves our skin feeling soft and hydrated. Our skin is never left feeling "squeaky" clean or dry with this cleanser.
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You use it as you would a regular bar of soap. It lathers really good. And for the face just make sure the water is Luke warm after washing bc it would make your face feel dry and be sure use a moisturizer afterwards
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Sort of a seafoam green/blue. It smells medicinal as it does contain salicylic, unlike other facial washes that have minimal amounts of salicylic acid. For that reason many of them have fragrance added for that "smell good" effect. However, it doesn't smell bad and I prefer a product that does the job.
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Hi Caryl,I love this soap so much. I have eczema and extremely dry skin and it's awesome. The bar is about 3" square and about 1" deep. One bar lasts about 4-6 months. The smell is not strong and not perfume-y at all. It's sort of like incense; spicy and smoky. It won't linger on your skin. There are a couple of configurations of Aleppo soap. One has 95% olive oil and the other has 60% olive oil and 35% bay leaf oil, which is the one I like. There are some other percentage configurations. The remaining 5% is "other"... who knows? Search for it on uTube and watch how it's made. It's the oldest known method of making solid soap. Hope this helps. Hi Caryl,I love this soap so much. I have eczema and extremely dry skin and it's awesome. The bar is about 3" square and about 1" deep. One bar lasts about 4-6 months. The smell is not strong and not perfume-y at all. It's sort of like incense; spicy and smoky. It won't linger on your skin. There are a couple of configurations of Aleppo soap. One has 95% olive oil and the other has 60% olive oil and 35% bay leaf oil, which is the one I like. There are some other percentage configurations. The remaining 5% is "other"... who knows? Search for it on uTube and watch... » Read More Hi Caryl,I love this soap so much. I have eczema and extremely dry skin and it's awesome. The bar is about 3" square and about 1" deep. One bar lasts about 4-6 months. The smell is not strong and not perfume-y at all. It's sort of like incense; spicy and smoky. It won't linger on your skin. There are a couple of configurations of Aleppo soap. One has 95% olive oil and the other has 60% olive oil and 35% bay leaf oil, which is the one I like. There are some other percentage configurations. The remaining 5% is "other"... who knows? Search for it on uTube and watch how it's made. It's the oldest known method of making solid soap. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I washed my face and body with this soap and it was great, left a really clean feeling. I used to use cold tea bags and a frozen spoon for under eye bags but it took to long so I skipped to just rubbing coffee mixed with a tiny bit of water directly under my eyes, left it on ten minutes then rinse. I did that every day. It worked. A lot of under eye creams use coffee because it helps liven up the skin under the eyes and tightens it up. Now for puffiness, I would use frozen spoons, ice and after the ice apply a bit of coffee. The soap has coffee in it and a really nice caffeine like scent, it should work too. I washed my face and body with this soap and it was great, left a really clean feeling. I used to use cold tea bags and a frozen spoon for under eye bags but it took to long so I skipped to just rubbing coffee mixed with a tiny bit of water directly under my eyes, left it on ten minutes then rinse. I did that every day. It worked. A lot of under eye creams use coffee because it helps liven up the skin under the eyes and tightens it up. Now for puffiness, I would use frozen spoons, ice and after the ice apply a bit of coffee. The soap has coffee in it and a really nice caffeine like scent,... » Read More I washed my face and body with this soap and it was great, left a really clean feeling. I used to use cold tea bags and a frozen spoon for under eye bags but it took to long so I skipped to just rubbing coffee mixed with a tiny bit of water directly under my eyes, left it on ten minutes then rinse. I did that every day. It worked. A lot of under eye creams use coffee because it helps liven up the skin under the eyes and tightens it up. Now for puffiness, I would use frozen spoons, ice and after the ice apply a bit of coffee. The soap has coffee in it and a really nice caffeine like scent, it should work too. « Show Less
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My son has acne scars and said it is not working on clearing his scars. That being said, the soap itself has done wonderful things to my skin. My skin has never been softer.