{"product_id":"raw-african-black-soap","title":"RAW African Black Soap — Handmade Ghanaian Cleansing Bar, 8 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican black soap is one of the oldest continuously made cleansers in the world, and it looks it — irregular, matte, the colour of wet bark. It is handmade in the heart of Ghana by skilled artisans using the same techniques the region has used for generations, and each bar comes out slightly different from the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula is deliberately short: minimal, certified organic, cruelty-free ingredients and nothing decorative. Bars are now twice the size they used to be, which at roughly 8 oz makes this a genuine long-haul bar rather than a guest-bathroom one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Ghana by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional raw African black soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal, certified organic ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruelty-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow 2× larger — approximately 8 oz per bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWet the bar, work up a lather in your hands or on a cloth rather than dragging it directly across the skin, and rinse well. Raw black soap is softer than a milled bar, so a light touch goes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween uses, keep it on a draining dish out of standing water — this is the single thing that decides whether an 8 oz bar lasts weeks or months. Many people cut the bar into two or three pieces and keep the rest dry and wrapped until needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eRaw black soap against a standard milled bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:22px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eRAW African black soap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eTypical milled bar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eHand, in small artisan batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eMachine, at scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eSoft, irregular, matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eHard, uniform, glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eMinimal and certified organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eOften includes hardeners and fragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eNeeds a draining dish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eTolerates a wet dish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eVaries bar to bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d9d3c7\"\u003eIdentical every time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);padding:22px 24px;border-radius:14px;margin:28px 0;color:#efe9dd\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px 0\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#efe9dd\"\u003eCut it. An 8 oz bar of raw black soap kept whole in a wet dish will soften from every side at once. Cut off a quarter, keep that in the bathroom and store the rest wrapped and dry — the same bar will last you several times longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is handmade in the heart of Ghana by skilled artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 8 oz — twice the size of the previous bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cruelty-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is made with minimal, certified organic ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for all skin types?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made for all skin types. As with any new cleanser, patch test first if your skin is reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does each bar look different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is genuinely handmade in small batches — colour, texture and shape vary from bar to bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it made?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is handmade in the heart of Ghana by skilled artisans.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How big is the bar?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Approximately 8 oz — twice the size of the previous bar.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it cruelty-free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, and it is made with minimal, certified organic ingredients.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it suitable for all skin types?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is made for all skin types. 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