I've been doing research on Black Soap and it's not black at all, it's a dirty brown color, why is this soap being peddled as real black soap?
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The black soap that I have,is black in color.It is dark enoigh to match my black bathroom,and ,it is a really good hand cleaner.
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First, the black soap is an herbal formula. There is no one formula for it. Every manufacturer is going to make is a bit different. I trust Nubian Heritage as it is made in the USA. However, the most popular brand on amazon for black soap is Dudu Osun. Based on its packaging it does appear a bit dirty brown. Dudu Osun is made in Nigeria and Ghana, so I suppose its formula is a bit for traditional and hence what you may have been reading. Nubian Heritage black soap is a rock solid quality product. Every country has different laws and then the enforcement of those laws vary greatly. Thats why I a bit leery when it comes to products being made in 3rd world countries. I happen to have lived in an impoverished 3rd world country and I know how things can go. In fact, quite a few of the beauty brands from where I used to live happened to be sold here. Now over half of them have been banned by the US govt. So, just keep that in mind.
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I'm not sure. I didn't like this soap AT ALL. It actually broke me out and dried my skin out. If you want really black soap I would recommend the liquid kind from whole foods
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The only ingredient I saw listed on the bottle when I received it was black soap.
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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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I'm not familiar with black wash, but the unit is definitely not solid black. In the light, you see dark brown grain. It's a nice effect - unless you need a solid black
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The only difference is that one has SHEA BUTTER in it and the other doesn't. The black soap in your link doesn't have shea butter.*I am LC from NC.*
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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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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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This is black salve. The color of this product is a tan color, but it is called black salve. It smells like a strong pine tar soap. I was raised on this stuff and so was my parents.
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I have never tried the dudu-osun black soap because it didn't look as organic as the one that comes from Ghana. The pure black soap can't be shaped into any neat bars because of all the natural fats and plants they combine. It's an excellent soap. Trust me, I recommend this organic black soap to everyone I know. My best friend started using it and the dark patches she had at the side of her face as a result of hormonal issues have faded nicely. She now can't live without it.
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Mine is black not dark brown. I even took other black objects to put up against to make sure i wasnt color blind....it is black.
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First polished I used was black. I just dipped it in some Polish remover and that cleaned it. However my brush is now still black. I don't know how lighter colors would do it though.
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The soap is soft, yet firm enough to hold shape. If you squeeze it firmly, especially when it is moist, you can shape the bar to your hand. Also, depending upon the shape and size of the RAW soap you received you might want to take a sharp knift, put the soap bar on a firm surface, and cut the soap to the desired size. You cannot let this soap set in standing want or it will literally melt. I apply it directly rubbing softly. A wash cloth is not necessary in my opinion. A really great soap that cleans thoroughly but leaves no soapy sticky feeling behind. Hope this helps. Side note, do not bbuy this soap if 'looks' is important. This is RAW 'home-made soap. Same as the difference between buying processed honey vs. raw, unprocessed, unheated honey. They look very different.
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It is too drying for my hair (I am black with natural hair style) but I have honestly not had any luck with finding a bar soap that is not too drying for my hair.
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Here is my 2 cents having been teaching myself about Hot processed soaps. It should never be 'wrapped in plastic', this will not allow the water to evaporate which makes the bar harder. I have cured my last piece and it is now hard like other soaps. The Hard pieces are part of the natural process. Its made from the ash of plantains skins and cocoa pods; so yes you will get pieces from time to time; but my mother taught me to use wash cloths and I don't have that problem. Personally I will not be buying this again as it doesn't come in blocks anymore. I'm going to go locally as they still come in blocks. Here is my 2 cents having been teaching myself about Hot processed soaps. It should never be 'wrapped in plastic', this will not allow the water to evaporate which makes the bar harder. I have cured my last piece and it is now hard like other soaps. The Hard pieces are part of the natural process. Its made from the ash of plantains skins and cocoa pods; so yes you will get pieces from time to time; but my mother taught me to use wash cloths and I don't have that problem. Personally I will not be buying this again as it doesn't come in blocks anymore. I'm going to go locally as they still... » Read More Here is my 2 cents having been teaching myself about Hot processed soaps. It should never be 'wrapped in plastic', this will not allow the water to evaporate which makes the bar harder. I have cured my last piece and it is now hard like other soaps. The Hard pieces are part of the natural process. Its made from the ash of plantains skins and cocoa pods; so yes you will get pieces from time to time; but my mother taught me to use wash cloths and I don't have that problem. Personally I will not be buying this again as it doesn't come in blocks anymore. I'm going to go locally as they still come in blocks. « Show Less
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Hot soapy water is all I use. I've had mine for some time now and it shows. However, it still works as good as new. So don't be worried if it stains or darkens.
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You're right, it's an incorrect description. I ended up not using it in the main bathroom because when used by real people, soap residue gathers on the rounded middle and looks very unattractive, thus requiring constant washing.
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Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care,Rich Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time.... » Read More Something must be messed up. As if you hadn't figured that out. : ) My guess is that the soap may be overfilled? I would completely empty the bottle and than rinse out the pump or just fill the bottle half way up with water and see if that clears things up when you pump. The only other guess I have is that while using another type of pump I put in some really old liquid soap that the lost a lot of it's liquid so it was really think. Just gunked everything up until I was able to rinse it out. Shy of that possibly there is a mechanical problem but mine springs right back up each time. Hope this helps. Take care,Rich « Show Less