Banana Black Soap — Handmade in Ghana with Shea Butter
Deep Cleanse. Natural Softening. Traditional African Skincare from Ghana.
Traditional Ghana banana black soap is a deeply cleansing, skin-softening bar that combines the natural softening power of dried banana peel with authentic traditional African black soap, handcrafted by women artisans in Ghana using methods passed through generations. Dried banana peel is naturally rich in potassium and vitamins B6 and B12 that soften rough, dry skin and help maintain moisture balance — while shea butter, neem oil, and botanical oils nourish and protect while you wash. Free from parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrances, it is the ideal daily cleanser for dry, rough, mature, and anyone seeking genuinely natural skin-softening cleansing.
Quick Specs:
- Origin: Ghana, West Africa
- Processing: Traditional, hand-made by women artisans
- Key Ingredients: Dried banana peel, shea butter, coconut oil, apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, neem oil, kale, plantain ash
- Skin Types: All skin types — especially dry, rough, and mature skin
- Free From: Parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrances, harsh chemicals
Perfect For:
- Dry or rough skin needing extra natural softening and moisture
- Mature skin seeking nourishing, gentle daily cleansing
- Cracked heels, rough elbows, and dry patches needing targeted softening
- Those who love natural, fruit-based skincare with real ingredients
- Daily face and body cleansing without harsh chemicals
- Anyone wanting to support ethical, fair trade products from Ghana
Key Takeaways:
- Dried banana peel softens and smooths dry, rough skin through natural potassium and vitamins B6 and B12
- Shea butter, neem oil, and botanical oils nourish and protect skin while you wash
- Free from parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrances — genuinely natural cleansing
- Handcrafted by women artisans in Ghana using traditional methods passed through generations
👉 Order now and support the women of the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Ghana
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HOW BLACK SOAP IS MADE
Black Soap is an incredible product that is just starting to be known and used in North America.
Ghanaian women have been making black soap with shea butter for generations. Taught by their mothers and grandmothers as they were growing up, Ghanaian women make and use black soap.
Follow along in this video as we interview Amina Yussif where she explains how it is made and how it is part of the traditional shea butter process.
HANDCRAFTED BLACK SOAP
FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS
Baraka Black Soap is handmade from pure, natural, and traditionally sourced ingredients by hard-working Ghanaian women. Truly a circular economy product, Baraka Black Soap uses by-products from shea butter production, including natural lye sourced from the ashes.
ALL NATURAL
No chemicals, additives, animal testing, or harsh industrial processing. Just pure, natural black soap.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Every time you purchase Baraka’s black soap you have a direct impact on the women, families, and communities in northern Ghana. Not only does your order provide the dignity of income to hardworking women but helps support educational and economic projects in the community.
BENEFITS
Gentle yet effective, black soap has a wide range of benefits:
- Natural exfoliant for smoother skin
- Antimicrobial properties that can help with acne
- Rich in vitamins A & E
- Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties
- Contains shea butter and coconut oil to moisturize the skin
- Can help soothe skin irritations
This soap also contains neem oil which is high in vitamin E and fatty acids to heal dry, cracked skin. It has been shown to soothe skin and combat signs of aging.
Learn about the amazing benefits of using Black Soap here .
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