Is white moldy looking spots and very hard rock-like pieces (HURT when rubbing) normal for African Black Soap? This is my first experience.
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If when you wet the soap and it's still white, probably bad because mine gets white when dry but turns normal color when wet. There are hard pieces in the soap due to the bark that's used to make the soap so instead of me rubbing it on my skin, I chop it up into small pieces, put in an empty body wash bottle and fill with purified water let it sit over night and I've made liquid ABS. It's very watery though, but it beats scratching your body with the bar. Hope this helps. This is my independent experience, I don't make or sale the soap.
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I did not have the white moldy spots on my black soap, but I did have the hard rocks. To me it looks and feels like premise stone that was not ground up enough. Other than that I like the way the black soap cleans my skin.
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Yes the white film is normal. I've been using black soap for over 5 years now. I usually buy a 10lb block and cut pieces off. The block that sits the longest will began to develop a white film. As soon as you wet it, the film goes away. I always lather in a towel for 2 reasons. 1.Saves soap/$ as it lathers very well and goes a long way. 2.The pumice like rocks.
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When I received it I immediately cut the soap into bar-sized pieces and wrapped them in saran wrap. I store it in a cool, dry place. I break off a chunk and rub it in my hands to create a rich lather, then apply it to my body/face. There are rough pieces in the soap, which is why I do it this way. I've also read that breaking off pieces and putting them in a used shampoo bottle or body wash bottle, and adding water to melt it makes a nice body wash.
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I haven't noticed white "moldy" spots. However, there are several color variations on the soap. Mine has some rough pieces that do hurt if the soap is applied directly to the skin. I use a wash cloth to prevent scratching although the rough pieces are few.
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Due to the Ebola outbreak I have stopped using black soap because no one can tell me if the virus can survive in the soap being that it's made in Africa. What is your opinion to my question. To answer your question. No it's not normal for these items to be in the soap.or a moldy look.
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Sounds like something wrong with the stone. When mine arrived it was fine, no smell and no chalky residue.
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This particular soap does not have shea butter in it. Other brands offer African soap mixed with shea butter or other ingredients.
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I never noticed that and I grind pure white frozen frankincense, and its hard and sharp edged, and I've never seen any grey. Dear, I think I'd scrub it with brillo and wash it again and again in very hot water, until I saw no grey. I'm wondering if it isn't a dye, if it is, you should get it out, it should come out with repeated washing and scrubbing. It might be granite bits, I just don't know. Sorry!
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We've never had an issue w/that? We use the soap mix up too fast to see any of that. I once had a leaky container for the soap mix. It leaked a lot, but again, that was never an problem for us. But if it happen's, I'd wash out really well, and try using it again, or try a different type.
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do know for sure if skin is normal this stuff is hard to remove! have to scrub with warm wawa and soap several times to completely remove. dean
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I use mine for sugar paste; I've never had issue with black marks. Where by chance you using black clay prior..It might need to be cleaned.
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Hi, I actually just went to my sink and tested one of the bars, I would say this is definitely a smooth bar in comparison to other bars I've used. I am not sure you can use this on your face, the pine cleaner scent is crazy strong, Other black soap I've tried have hints of plantain-banana smell. I have used Nubian Heritage Black soap which has a lot of chunky-defoliant particles but it is less irritant. By far the creamiest I've used was Shea Moisture brand which was super creamy but I don't think they carry it at stores anymore. To be honest, when i received my order of 8 dudu-osum bars I wish I had just purchased 1 Shea Moisture bar for the same price instead. Hi, I actually just went to my sink and tested one of the bars, I would say this is definitely a smooth bar in comparison to other bars I've used. I am not sure you can use this on your face, the pine cleaner scent is crazy strong, Other black soap I've tried have hints of plantain-banana smell. I have used Nubian Heritage Black soap which has a lot of chunky-defoliant particles but it is less irritant. By far the creamiest I've used was Shea Moisture brand which was super creamy but I don't think they carry it at stores anymore. To be honest, when i received my... » Read More Hi, I actually just went to my sink and tested one of the bars, I would say this is definitely a smooth bar in comparison to other bars I've used. I am not sure you can use this on your face, the pine cleaner scent is crazy strong, Other black soap I've tried have hints of plantain-banana smell. I have used Nubian Heritage Black soap which has a lot of chunky-defoliant particles but it is less irritant. By far the creamiest I've used was Shea Moisture brand which was super creamy but I don't think they carry it at stores anymore. To be honest, when i received my order of 8 dudu-osum bars I wish I had just purchased 1 Shea Moisture bar for the same price instead. « Show Less
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It is very big, last a while if you gonna use it by yourself, I found another African black soap, it's not 5 lbs big chunk but it's like small individual, the brand is asam. That one is better. You know the 5 lbs chunk contain a lot of small stone/ rock, it's scratch my skin. That's why I choose Asam black African soap
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No, that is not normal. It should be white, and it has a thicker consistency than hand lotion or conditioner. Definitely return it. Im sorry you got a bad batch!
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I tried to find some too- but have not - I just wrote the company today. I bought 2 sets last year and in one of the two, I had a black mold grow almost over night- 99% of it come out but I havent used it since. SO your question got me thinking so I wrote the company- Ill let u know what they tell me.
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I have not yet tried TOBS's Lavender soap, but when I have tried other brands of soaps. I, however, have always found it harder to get a good lather with soaps. Perhaps it is the brush, or perhaps TOBS makes a much different soap. I will have to try their soap though, and I'll get back to you with an experience rather than just a guess. Blessings.
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Don't worried. My soap was the same color. I have been using it for a while. It works so good
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I am not a chemist so I can not say. I can say that the smell is disgusting which to me speaks volumes. I am allergic to mold and tried in on my feet and couldn't stop the itching even after washing my feet over and over. My previous monoi did not have the same results. Another thought... what do you do with black flowers.... put them in something you put on your body... I think ..not. I should have had those thoughts before use.
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The soaps are very hard-milled and long lasting. The scents have intermingled somewhat, so they are not distinct.
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I have the same issue, and since it says that you cannot use any soaps or hard abrasives, I just try to clean it with hot water.
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If it looks tan, beige, cream or even a tiny bit greenish then that's normal. But if it looks like it might be spotted with green or black spots that are furry or frothy looking then that is definitely mold. Check the scent: if it smells a stale, rancid, sour etc. then you should probably send it back. In the meantime use a search engine to look up 100% unrefined shea butter to learn more about the characteristics of the all natural product. Hope this helps.