Black Formulation Facial Soap

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Oryza SativaVar. Glutinosa Seed Powder, Areca Catechu Seed Powder, Curcuma Xanthorrhiza Root Powder, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Powder,Citrus Aurantifolia, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycerin

As a daily cleanser. Wet the bar and your face. Work the foam over your skin for a minute, then rinse well. Once a day for normal skin, usually mornings. Twice for oily skin.

As a weekly scrub. Wet both, then use the bar directly on your face in light circular motions. Rinse thoroughly and follow with Rose Floral Water. Once or twice a week.

As a mask. Soak the bar in hot water for three to four minutes until the surface softens. Spread that softened layer over face and neck, leave it to dry, then rinse and tone. Once a week.

• Avoid the eye area entirely.
• Do not use the scrub or mask method on active breakouts.
• Store on a draining dish, away from direct spray.

• Three uses from one bar: cleanser, scrub and mask
• Formulated for facial skin rather than the body
• Fine rice-based grain, gentler than the body formulations
• Natural astringency from betel nut, nutmeg and lime
• No artificial fragrance, colouring or preservatives

1. Does this black soap contain charcoal?
   No. The dark colour comes from the herbs, principally betel nut, along with turmeric, vetiver, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Is this African black soap?
   No. African black soap is a distinct Ghanaian product made from plantain ash and shea butter. This is a Malay herbal formulation.
3. Can I use it on my body?
   You can, though it is formulated for the face and there are better-value body bars in the body soap range.
4. How often should I use it?
   Once daily as a cleanser for normal skin, twice for oily skin. The scrub and mask methods are weekly.
5. My skin feels tight after washing. Is that normal?
   It should not. Follow with a toner and moisturiser on damp skin, and if the tightness persists, drop to once a day or try a gentler cleanser.
6. Can I use it if I have breakouts?
   Use it gently as a cleanser only, and avoid the scrub and mask methods on active breakouts. For persistent skin concerns, see a doctor or dermatologist rather than changing products.
7. What should I avoid?
   The eye area. The herbs will sting.
8. Is it safe during pregnancy?
   It is plant-based and free from artificial fragrance. Given the herb blend, patch test first and check with your doctor if you have any concerns.
9. Why does the bar feel grainy?
   Ground rice and herb powders, which is what lets it work as a scrub. The grain is finer than the body soaps.
10. How do I make it last?
    A draining dish, out of the shower spray. A wet bar softens and disappears quickly.

Please refer to the ingredients list carefully and check for any ingredients that you may be allergic or sensitive to before use.