Black Soap Bar with Oatmeal:

This black soap bar with oatmeal is a melt-and-pour recipe: you melt black soap base with coconut oil and shea butter, stir in colloidal oatmeal, pour it into a mold and let it cure for at least 4 weeks. Baraka's African black soap is made by hand at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana.

Benefits:

• Soothes and calms: Helps to soothe and calm irritated skin.
• Moisturizes and nourishes: Provides gentle hydration and nourishment to the skin.
• Exfoliates gently: Provides a gentle exfoliating action.

Ingredients:

• Black Soap Base: 8 oz (227g)
• Coconut Oil: 1 tablespoon (15g)
• Shea Butter: 1 tablespoon (15g)
• Colloidal Oatmeal: 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Essential Oil (optional): 10-15 drops (e.g., Chamomile, Lavender)

Instructions:

1. Melt the Black Soap Base in a double boiler or in a heat-safe bowl over a pan of simmering water.
2. Stir in coconut oil and shea butter until completely melted and combined.
3. Stir in colloidal oatmeal until evenly distributed.
4. Stir in essential oil (if using).
5. Pour the soap mixture into a soap mold.
6. Allow the soap to cool and harden completely for 24-48 hours.
7. Unmold the soap and allow it to cure for at least 4 weeks before use.

This soothing oatmeal soap is perfect for those with sensitive or dry skin.

This Recipe was originally published in Black Soap Base: The Ultimate DIY Guide and Recipes

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