Sky Organics - African Black Soap Bar, 454 g - Deep Cleansing Face Wash & Body Wash - Cocoa Pod Ash - Small Batch - Blemish, Oily & Combo Skin - Natural, Vegan & Cruelty Free - Skin Care & Self Care

I like this, however from experience now I thought I would give you some advice on how to get the best out of it and more importantly not cause any negative effects on your skin!.I find the best way is to keep this block in its original wrapping and just cut off small blocks as and when you need them. The first time I used it did sting, that’s because I didn’t research it and ignored all the warning about slapping the bar straight onto your face. This contains bits and pieces of ash etc so you need to lather it up first. Take the small block you have cut and gently rub in onto your washcloth – do use a washcloth as I think this works best. Rub it gently against the cloth back and forth making sure no bits come off (if they do you can lather them up individually) – all those little bits of ash etc do themselves lather up if you are gentle enough with it. Lather it up gently and slowly – this will make sure all the bits and bar turn into the lather you need – you’re supposed to be washing with the lather not the hard bar,Once you have a smooth lather on the cloth, go ahead and wash with it – probably best not to leave it on your skin too long and it works for me in the shower as you can wash yourself and stand under the water straight away. It might sting the first time, that’s because your skin is not used to it and it might even sting the second time – stick with it. I personally like the smell as well, though as other people have said it can dry your skin so my advice would be to use this in conjunction with another natural soap, so wash with this then for an extra bit of clean hydration a quick going over with another soap as well, or just use some moisturiser but I don’t personally like moisturiser on the face.Also, I would advise against using it twice a day every day. Maybe 2-3 times a week as a treat in the morning or evening. At the moment I’m happy with it.**UPDATE**I have been using it for a few weeks now and it's fantastic - I had clear skin anyway but this is helping even more. It makes my skin feel utterly spotless and blemish free. I shave a lot and this seems to be helping with the razor bumps and it also seems to sooth the nicks as well. Also, I said in my original review that I would avoid using it twice a day, I take that back now, as I have been doing exactly that and it's absolutely fine. I'm still sticking with the combo of using this with another moisturising shower product (soap and salt scrub) but that's down to personal preference I guess. I'm a clean freak and this stuff fits perfectly. Just bought my 2nd batch. Also, I do like adding extra soaps and washes (all natural of course) and ordered another black soap from another company. This was not "raw" and was just a Shea Organic African Black Soap Bar with Shea Butter. It doesn't compare - once you've tried one against the other you can tell that THIS stuff is the real, authentic, natural deal and so much better than anything else. I wouldn't even bother buying anything else, this is the stuff you need (in my opinion). Not that it makes any difference, but I'm a man in his early to mid 30's.Thanks Sky Organics!

I typically don’t review products on Amazon (because who has time for that) but this product is worth reviewing 100 times! As a black woman with sensitive combination skin, this product has been pure magic.I wash my face with this to remove my makeup and when I say it cleanses, it CLEANSES! There’s very little left to remove with an actual cleanser and my fellow women know that makeup removal can be a real pain where you have to do multiple steps.But the magic is not just that it cleans the skin properly, it’s also that it doesn’t dry out my skin. Consistent use has made my skin feel soft and supple like honeydew. And the glow!!y skin is shining bright like a diamond!A bar lasts forever. I have had to cut my bar into three and the three have lasted monthssss.This product is doing the Lord’s work!

It’s alright so far. Cleans well. The only issue I have had is that it irritates skin that is already irritated, like eczema or open wounds. Which is to be expected I suppose. It is a little drying afterwards but you should use moisturiser after anyway.

I use this soap as a second cleanser to help fade acne marks and control new spots. My first cleanser in the PM is Clinique's Cleansing Oil if I've been wearing makeup. In the morning, I use this soap on its own. It works really well. I use this in addition to my Paulas Choice toner, exfoliant, azealic acid treatment, serum and moisturiser. Initially my skin felt very sensitive after cleansing, but it has adjusted considerably to its use. The best advice I can offer is to use a toner afterwards. I mean the new age toners not an alcohol based astringent. The current toners are hydrating and balances your skin after cleansing. My acne marks are fading, new spots are drying out in a day or two and my overall skin texture has improved. One skin product is not a miracle worker, but this soap in addition to my Paulas Choice skin products have definitely given me visible results in 2 weeks. I definitely recommend this soap, and good luck with your skincare to anyone who finds this review helpful.

This stuff is amazing! The picture is a week apart after using the soap only 5 times! (I am a bit annoyed that I took the before picture in unnatural lighting).. but you can still see the difference in just a few uses. I suffer from rosacea and this is the first thing that has ever helped, or made a difference, after years of trying. I also get a little bit of psoriasis, (usually under my eyebrows) and while it hasn't been bad lately, that has completely gone.The difference in the redness and the spots that come up on the rosacea patches, have reduced dramatically already and the skin feels so much smoother.I have a dry skin type, so I do moisturise after using this soap (I would always moisturise after washing my face anyway), but this actually isn't too drying for me anyway.This soap is incredible!It smells a little earthy, but it's not an unpleasant smell.. the scent is because it's all natural ingredients. I would recommend to follow their useage instructions.. and do not apply the bar direct to your skin.I use reusable bamboo and cotton face pads to apply the soap to my face (which work great with this product), as there may be tiny hard bits in the soap, so you can make sure you don't scratch yourself.The soap did tingle my face a little, but not in a bad way, on the first couple of uses.. and it drew out a few spots/impurities from my skin, which quickly cleared up.Overall this soap is the best thing I've ever done for my skin! 😁