African Black Soap with Vitamin C — Authentic Ghanaian Black Soap for a Radiant, Healthy-Looking Complexion (Paste & Liquid)

Authentic Ghanaian African black soap, enhanced with Vitamin C for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion. Sourced directly from women's cooperatives in Ghana and crafted in the USA, this traditional West African cleanser is designed for daily face and body use on all skin tones and types.

What it's for

A deep-cleansing, multi-use soap that helps remove buildup, excess oil, and impurities without stripping the skin. Enhanced with Vitamin C, a well-known antioxidant ingredient widely associated with radiant, healthy-looking skin. Available in both a concentrated traditional paste and a convenient large-format liquid.

Who it's for

• Anyone who wants a cleanser that leaves skin looking fresh and radiant
• Oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin types
• People with dry or sensitive skin (use the Unscented Plain version)
• Face and body cleansing routines
• Post-sun or post-workout cleansing
• Anyone who loves traditional African skincare ingredients

Why the ingredients matter

• Authentic Ghanaian African black soap — traditionally made in West Africa from plantain skin ash, shea butter, cocoa pod ash, and palm oil. A naturally cleansing ingredient, rich in antioxidants, and gentle enough for daily use.
• Vitamin C — a popular antioxidant ingredient in skincare, widely associated with radiant, healthy-looking skin.
• Lemongrass and tea tree (scented version) — refreshing, purifying botanicals that leave skin feeling clean and revitalized.
• Unscented Plain — fragrance-free for sensitive skin or fragrance-sensitive preferences.

Formats — paste vs liquid

• Paste (16oz) — the traditional, concentrated format. Scoop, lather, and massage. A little goes a long way, and lasts for months.
• Liquid (32oz) — the convenient family-size format. Pump, pour, lather, and rinse. Perfect for daily shower routines and shared household use.

Scents

• Lemongrass & Tea Tree — bright, citrusy, and herbal. Naturally refreshing.
• Unscented Plain — fragrance-free for sensitive skin.

How to use

Paste: Scoop a small amount onto damp fingertips and work into a lather with warm water. Massage gently onto damp skin in circular motions, then rinse thoroughly. Use on face and body, once or twice daily.

Liquid: Dispense a small amount onto damp skin, lather gently, and rinse well. For face use, keep away from eyes.

After cleansing: Follow with moisturizer, facial oil, or one of our Shea Xpress body butters to help keep skin feeling hydrated. Introduce gradually if you have sensitive skin — start 2–3 times per week and increase as tolerated.

Our ingredients, our story

Every Shea Xpress product is made in the USA using raw shea butter, cocoa butter, and African black soap sourced directly from women's cooperatives in Ghana. We buy straight from the women who hand-craft these ingredients — no middlemen, no commodity trading. This means fair prices for the women who produce them, traceable ingredients in every jar, and the freshest, most authentic West African skincare you can buy. When you choose Shea Xpress, you're supporting women-led enterprise in West Africa and getting products crafted to US quality standards.

What you won't find in this soap

No mineral oil. No petrolatum. No artificial fragrance. No parabens. No sulfates. Just authentic African black soap, enhanced with Vitamin C, formulated to cleanse naturally.

A note on skin sensitivity

African black soap is naturally potent. If you have sensitive skin, patch test first and start with 2–3 uses per week. Always follow with moisturizer. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.