Alaffia Authentic African Unscented Black Soap is likened to the home remedies of Togolese mamans. It’s made from a centuries-old ​recipe of handcrafted shea butter, resulting in a gentle and effective soap that gently cleanses, clarifies and softens skin. Made without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum or synthetic coloring. Cruelty-Free.

Alaffia proudly handcrafts award-winning clean and fair-trade beauty care with a mission of alleviating poverty and advancing gender equality in West Africa through the fair trade of indigenous ingredients such as unrefined shea butter and coconut oil from our woman led cooperatives. Alaffia’s Empowerment Projects are our mission in action, funded by the sale of our products. The projects provide immediate and sustainable support for maternal health care, job creation, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. This allows West African communities to provide their skills and knowledge to the rest of the world and rise out of poverty. Together, we are cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment!

Aqua/water/eau, Lauryl Glucoside, Saponified Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Saponified Elaeis Guineensis (palm Kernel) Oil, Ociumum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid.

Apply to your washcloth of choice and work into a soft lather. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with our EveryDay Shea or EveryDay Coconut Lotion. Great for daily, multi-purpose use—try it as a facial cleanser, shampoo, hand soap or shaving lotion. For external use only.