African Black Soap

Black soap, also called African Black Soap (ABS), is soap made from the ash of locally African harvested plants and barks such a plantain, cocoa pods, palm tree leaves, and shea tree bark. Black soap is traditionally made in West Africa, typically Ghana. Not sure if you have the “real deal”? One rule of thumb to look for: authentic ABS should look brown and not black.

Black soap cleanses gently, so it’s ideal for people with rosacea, rashes, dryness and other skin conditions. Some African black soap contain a plantain extract, which has antibacterial properties that may help treat acne breakouts. Some people use the soap as a shampoo or mild makeup remover.
If you’re trying to cut back on the amount of toxins you put on your skin, Black soap is all natural and gently cleanses impurities without the harmful chemicals. Many studies have been done on raw black soap, and research has shown that black soap has  bacteria-fighting properties that help treat a number of skin conditions.

Authentic Raw African Black Soap helps deep clean skin. - Works on most skin types including rough and dry or sensitive skin - Helps clear skin bumps and spots - Helps relieve acne, oily skin & other skin problems. - Great for removing makeup - Works against premature facial lines and wrinkles - Can be lathered and used as a shampoo.

Rub the bar between your hands (or on a washcloth would also work), then rub your soapy hands on your skin and hair. (If you rub the bar on your hair, it will get hair stuck to the bar.) Black soap absorbs water easily, so keep it from sitting in water or it will dissolve away. The soap holders covered with little vertical fingers work well.

Because this soap is softer than commercial soap, it comes off the bar more easily, so less rubbing of the bar is needed to release enough soap.
Ingredients: Traditional Black Soap contains mainly cocoa pod ashes, plantain skins ashes, and palm oil, processed together from Ghana.

Working with Botanicals for Natural Skincare

Calendula:  A great herb for skin care, and has perhaps the longest history of use of any herb in skin care. Calendula is most widely used for skin and digestive issues, but also for menstrual symptoms.Calendula is probably best used for chapped and otherwise irritated skin. Dried calendula petals  are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and immune stimulating. These properties are useful for treating various types of dermatitis such as eczema. Much of the healing properties of calendula are because of its high levels of carotenoids (vitamin A like compounds). Because these compounds are oil soluble, an infused oil is a good way to go.

 
Peppermint Leaf: Peppermint leaves have been used widely since ages to treat oily and greasy skin. Menthol in peppermint reduces the secretion of oil from the sebaceous glands which help to get an oil free skin naturally.  Peppermint is known to balance the pH levels of the skin which balances the production of excessive oils in the skin thereby reducing acne and breakouts. It’s astringent, antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties diminishes the appearance of acne, blackheads, rashes and redness of the skin. Peppermint contains a nutrient called Perillyl alcohol which prevents the formation of skin cancer cells.

Rose Buds:Containing a complex array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, rose buds have excellent emollient properties for moisturizing dry skin; it also offers antiseptic and astringent properties to treat acneic skin, as well as anti-inflammatory properties that help treat redness and inflammation. Rose buds can also help refine skin texture, controlling skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. 

Lavender: Helps Treat Acne, Aids In The Treatment Of Eczema, Can Detoxify The Skin Heals Burns. Can Help Heal Insect Bites. For Treating Tired Muscles. 

Chamomile: This miracle herb has been shown to ease upset stomachs, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and colic in infants. Research has suggested that chamomile could help with other conditions such as diarrhoea, anxiety, insomnia and haemorrhoids. So it’s no surprise that chamomile continues to be used widely, in herbal medicine as well as skincare and cosmetics. In skin care preparations it is used for teething babies, toothache, acne and boils, allergies and rashes, inflammations, dermatitis, eczema, cuts, wounds and as a lightener for blonde hair.

 Natural Skincare Chick

Working with Herbs for all your Natural Skincare Needs

Working with Herbs for all your Natural Skincare Needs

Everything you put on your skin absorbs into your body. 
The truth of the matter is, our skin is one big absorptive organ and everything we spray, apply, slather, or walk on  makes its way through our hormonal system.

Herbs are a wonderful additive for natural skincare because they have excellent medicinal properties.   
For centuries herbs have been used to help treat skin problems, improve skin quality and enhance the skin’s appearance. 

Beet Root - is a dark red vegetable that gained popularity for use in skincare during the Roman times. It is high in potassium, magnesium, iron, folic acid, Vitamins A, B6 and C. Beet Root is high in antioxidants.

 

We infused Beet Root into our Raw Organic Facial Buff "Malaikah Angelic Facial Buff".

 

The Malaikah Buff is a cane based exfoliate. We have infused a delicious sweet citrus scent, Beet root, Eucalyptus Leaves, Raw Organic Honey, Aloe Vera, and Rich natural oils. Beet Root is rich in anti-oxidants and known for its carotenoid benefits that promote blood flow and rejuvenate skin for a healthy glow. Eucalyptus leaves have amazing medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties. 


Below is a List of a few Commonly used herbs in Natural Skincare....


  
Basil- Toner, Acne, Oily Skin


 





 Chamomile-Dry Skin, Irritated Skin


 


 

Green Tea- Acne



 Sage- Astringent/Toner, Oily Skin