How to make african black soap at home

Making African Black Soap at home

An origin from Ghana, African legacy has crossed borders and has influenced people's lives. It is available on shopping sites in different labels and packaging claiming the authenticity of the soap. But given the race it is compromised, companies add adulterants which makes it unhealthy. Thus you can prepare the soap which not only comes with versatile properties but also with easy preparation which you can get ready at home.

INGREDIENTS

• 9 oz Coconut Oil
• 20 oz Palm Oil
• 3.5 oz Shea Butter
• 0.6 oz Coconut Carbon
• 0.5 - 1.5 oz Fragrance or Essential Oil
• 14 oz Water

Making Lye Solution

Step 1
Measure COLD water into plastic container (hot water will volcano).
Step 2
Measure lye into separate container. Then, carefully pour lye into water.
Step 3
Stir with either rubber, nylon, silicone or stainless steel spatula until lye is dissolved. Make sure to stir well. It is best to do this in well-ventilated room because of smelly fumes.
Step 4
Place lid on container, mark "LYE - DANGEROUS" & place in an area where it cannot be spilled.
Step 5
Let lye solution cool until it is below 120 F. (Cooled lye solution with "scum" on top is normal). It is okay to prepare lye solution 1-2 days in advance.

Mixing Ingredients

Step 1
Weigh the oils and butters into stainless steel pot (no enamel because there will be problems if it chips).
Step 2
Heat between 120 -140 F.
Step 3
Add cooled lye solution slowly into oils and stir with your spoon for 2 minutes.
Step 4
You can either add the coconut carbon directly to batch or remove a few ounces of your Soap Base, add it to a a smaller container & mix in the coconut carbon separately.
Step 5
Incorporate coconut carbon mixture into to pot.
Step 6
Blend with a stick blender for about 1 minute.
Step 7
Occasionally use the spoon to ensure that all solution is incorporated from sides of pot.
Step 8
Mix until "trace" (like runny pudding).

Saponification & Curing

Step 1
Pour soap into prepared molds and leave open for 24 hours or until saponified. (If left in a cold room, it can take days to saponify).
Step 2
Remove from molds and allow to cure for 4-6 weeks.

How to Use African Black Soap

You can use African black soap in your skin care and hair care routine. Because it has antifungal properties, it can even be used to fight dandruff on the scalpIf you have dry or sensitive skin, proceed with caution. Your skin may feel tight after cleansing with black soap, so have a moisturizer on hand. Try to get a black soap that contains shea butter for extra moisturization.

You might get redness or a tingling feeling on your skin at first. Try a patch test before applying it to larger sections of your body.

Follow these steps to use African black soap on your face:

• Wet your face, then grab the soap and work it into a lather in your hands.
• Massage the soap into your skin in circular motions for 90 seconds.
• For extra exfoliation, use a washcloth or other exfoliating tool before rinsing (optional).
• Rinse with cool water.
• Apply moisturizer.

How to Store Your African Black Soap

Store it in a cool, dry place. When it’s exposed to the air, black soap can develop a thin white-colored film—this is not mold. You might want to cut off a portion of the bar—or cut and roll it into small balls—and place them in a plastic bag. This will prevent the film from forming, and make day-to-day use easier. If you buy bulk amounts, wrap them in plastic and put them in a bag.

Because African black soap contains glycerin, it can soften and start to slowly disintegrate when left exposed. It also absorbs water, so keep it dry to prevent it from dissolving. Try placing the bar on a wooden soap dish with slats to allow the soap to drain before placing it back in a bag.

Where to bulk buy african black soap?

When buying african black soap in bulk, you should find a trusted supplier. We recommend Poleview Biotechnology Co., LTD., a top soap manufacturer from China, founded in 2016, has focused on soap development and production for many years, has a large trade service team, accepts wholesale and OEM african black soap orders, provides free design and sample services, customers in more than 50 countries around the world, contact us today.