• African Black Soap
  • African Black Soap
  • African Black Soap
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African Black Soap

African Black Soap

by Mamaa Trade
  • High-Performance Formulas
  • Naturally Derived Ingredients
  • Made in Canada
$12.00 CAD
$12.00 CAD
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Black Soap is a traditional beauty product from Ghana with rejuvenating properties. It is know for curing acne and healing dry and cracked skin. Black soap is a deep pore cleansing soap crafted from natural ingredients using a process developed centuries ago.

These African black soap made from water, oils and potash handmade in Ghana by Nongtab Nangtaab women's cooperative. They make potash from cocoa pods husks and banana leaves and add coconut oil, palm kernel oil and shea butter.

Available in large bars (approximately 130-150 grams), and medium chunks (approximately 85g).

Ingredients: Potassium (cocoa bean husks, plantain leaves and coconut oil), water, palm kernel oil, shea butter.

Handmade in Ghana by Kongo Nagbok Nongtaab Shea Butter Production

SHIPPING & RETURNS

All orders ship from our Toronto shop. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location and preferred carrier. You can choose from several delivery options — including ICS, UPS, and Canada Post Expedited — to find the speed and price that work best for you.

If something isn’t quite right, we’re happy to offer an exchange or store credit within 14 days of purchase for items that are unused, unopened, and in their original packaging. Please note that we do not offer refunds, and opened or used products cannot be returned.

For full details on eligibility, return instructions, and shipping information, please refer to our Shipping Policy and Return Policy pages.

INGREDIENTS

Potassium (cocoa bean husks, plantain leaves and coconut oil), water, palm kernel oil, shea butter

ABOUT THE BRAND

Mamaa Trade supports entrepreneurial women in Africa and Asia by marketing their sustainable products, empowering them with independent incomes and better opportunities. Inspired by the Napti word for "fair" and the Ghanaian Adinkra symbol for freedom, Mamaa Trade believes in fair trade and direct partnerships. The brand offers Canadian customers unique, high-quality products while promoting positive change and improved livelihoods for women producers.



Made in Canada, Toronto, ON



Women Owned

ALTERNATIVE FOR

This product is a gentler and sustainable alternative to skincare products composed of non-natural ingredients and packaged in plastic containers.

END OF LIFE

This product should be used until finished but is otherwise 100% compostable.

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Seven years, 130 brands, 3,000 products — only the top performers make ourshelves.

I built Pretty Clean Shop after discovering that the “natural” products in my own home weren’t actually safe — or sustainable. Hidden toxins. Non-recyclable packaging. Empty promises. So I did what the industry hoped no one would do.

I investigated ingredients. Challenged chemists. What remained is this shop — a place where every product earns its place through integrity, durability, and real-world performance.

The Founder, Miriam Juarez

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Proved Performance

Proved Performance

Every beauty product passes our 3-step vetting process. We vet for origin, ethics, and long-term performance.

Sustainably Packaged

Sustainably Packaged

Every order is shipped using repurposed materials only, from reused boxes to wrapping paper.

Any questions?

How is your clean beauty different?

We personally test and use all the products we carry to ensure they perform as promised.

Every product we offer goes through a strict vetting process. We evaluate ingredients, packaging, production practices, sustainability, and overall brand ethics.

Only products that meet our high standards for effectiveness and environmental impact make it to our shelves.

Are natural and sustainable products more expensive?

While sustainable ingredients and ethical practices sometimes come at a higher cost, we carefully curate our selection to balance quality, effectiveness, and value. Our goal is to make it easy for you to enjoy premium, ethical products without overpaying.

What if I have sensitive skin or allergies?

We understand that everyone’s skin is different. Each product includes full ingredient details, and we recommend patch testing new products if you have sensitive skin or allergies. Our curated selection favors gentle, skin-friendly formulations.

Can I refill or reorder easily? How does this work?

Yes. Refillability is a core part of our approach. Many products are refillable, and home delivery options make it simple to maintain a sustainable routine.

Once you’ve finished a product, you can purchase a refill instead of a full new container, then simply replenish your original bottle at home.