African black soap, also called “Ose Dudu” in Nigeria, is a traditional soap made from the ash of locally harvested plants and barks like plantains, cocoa pods, palm tree leaves, and shea tree bark….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
Healthline says that the ash is mixed with different oils, like palm kernel oil and coconut oil, to make a paste. The paste is then shaped into bars and left for a few weeks to cure.
It’s easy to make African black soap at home, but it does take time and patience. Here’s how to make basic African black soap at home:
Ingredients are plantain skins (or cocoa pods, palm tree leaves, shea tree bark, etc.). You also need water, palm kernel oil (or coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter, etc.), and you can add essential oils to give it a nice smell if you want to.
Instructions:
Get all of your ingredients and supplies together. You will need a large pot, a wooden spoon, a bowl, and a mold to shape the soap. Burn the plantain skins (or other ingredients) in a dry, well-ventilated place. Once the skins have been burned all the way through, let them cool.
Use a mortar and pestle to grind the burned skins into a fine powder. Make a paste by mixing the powder with water. For about 30 minutes, stir the paste often while heating it over low heat.
Slowly add the palm kernel oil (or other oil), and stir for another 30 minutes. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to give it a scent. Pour the mixture into the mold and let it cool and harden for several hours or overnight.
Take the soap out of the mold and let it sit for at least two weeks before you use it. You can add essential oils like lavender, peppermint, or rosemary if you want the soap to smell a certain way.
Make sure you use fresh ingredients when making soap, because soap made with old or spoiled ingredients won’t turn out well. Be careful with the fire and the amount of ash you use. If you burn the plantain skins too much, the soap will be too harsh for your skin.
African black soap is known for its ability to clean and exfoliate the skin, as well as treat eczema and acne, among other skin problems. It is gentle enough for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Try it out and see if it helps you. Making African black soap at home is a fun and rewarding process that lets you control the ingredients and make the soap fit your needs.
It is also a cheap alternative to soaps that are sold in stores. African black soap is easy to make at home if you have the right ingredients and a little bit of time….CONTINUE READING
