Raw African Black Soap — Authentic (Unrefined)

For 17 years, Nas has sold this same black soap at Yellow Green Farmers Market Booth 31 in Hollywood, FL. Now shipping nationwide.

Authentic ose dudu — the traditional West African black soap made from plantain skins, cocoa pod ash, palm oil, and shea butter. No synthetic fragrances, no hardeners, no preservatives. Just raw, natural ingredients cooked in small batches the same way for generations.

WHY IT’S BLACK:
The deep color comes from natural ash — not dyes, not charcoal. Each batch varies slightly in shade and texture. That’s how you know it’s real.

BENEFITS:

• Deep cleansing without stripping natural oils
• Natural exfoliation from plantain ash
• Helps with acne, oily skin, and clogged pores
• Gentle enough for face and body
• Natural shampoo for dreadlocks and natural hair

HOW TO USE:
Break off a small piece. Lather with water in hands or on washcloth. Apply to skin or hair. Store dry between uses — this is raw soap with no hardeners, so it dissolves faster than commercial bars when left sitting in water.

SIZES & PRICING:

• 8oz bar — $12.00 + $10 shipping = $22.00 total
• 16oz bar — $17.00 + $10 shipping = $27.00 total
• 2lb (32oz) block — $30.00 + $10 shipping = $40.00 total (bulk value)
• 5lb (80oz) block — $50.00 + $10 shipping = $60.00 total (best value, long supply)
• FREE pickup at Yellow Green Farmers Market (Hollywood, FL)

TEXTURE NOTE: Soft, crumbly, malleable. Breaks apart easily. May have small plantain fiber pieces. This is normal for authentic black soap — not a defect.

STORAGE: Cool, dry place. 12+ month shelf life when kept dry.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT: We buy from the same village cooperatives for 17 years. Fair trade. Fresh batches. No middlemen. Same soap we sell every weekend at Booth 31.