Cleansing with African Black Soap
- If you are using raw African black soap, take the soap apart and knead it into a ball to make sure there aren’t any jagged edges and rub between hands to work into a lather. If you apply the soap directly to the skin, do so gently, because there could still be particles that can tear the skin.
- Washing and rinsing with cool water can help reduce the possibility of stinging and redness. Avoid getting the soap in your eyes.
- If you have sensitive or very reactive skin, don’t leave the soap on the skin for a long period of time.
- You could experience tingling or a burning sensation in acne areas, open sores and cuts.
- If your skin feels squeaky clean afterward, it means the skin is too dry. Try reducing the amount of soap that you use. A very small amount (the size of a marble) can cleanse the face and neck.
Make your own body wash
You can dissolve the soap in purified water and use it as a body wash. Let it soak for a while and liquefy. Purified water is not necessary, but recommended because you could experience different results from tap water, since some tap water has more chlorine and can be either soft or hard.
Natural Exfoliation
African black soap deep cleanses because of exfoliating properties, so you don’t need to scrub hard. Avoid rubbing the skin with raw black soap, especially on delicate facial skin. Lather up the soap in your hands first before putting it on your face. The soap contains ash granules and other debris that might not dissolve quickly and can scratch and damage the skin.
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