Dudu Osun 150g Tropical Natural African Black Soap - Pack of 3

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Ingredients: Palm Kernel oil, Cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, Shea butter, water, Pure Honey, Lime juice, Osun (camwood), Aleo Vera, Lemon juice, Fragrance. I wet my face with water and rub the soap on your face. Wash it off after some minutes, and my face was make-up free in a matter of some minutes. Lathers Richly. To battle the damaging effects of UV rays, their skincare routine involves the use of precious natural ingredients. It was a brainchild of the tribes of West Africa (Ghana, to be more specific).

That brought me to week 3. That new pimple was still there but it was a lot smaller. The oiliness that bothered me for so long was slowly diminishing. Earlier, my face would remain oil-free for just an hour or so after using the soap.

The first one I'd like to discuss is the sulfate free shampoo. We all agree that shampoos ccontaining sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium myreth sulfates, ammonium lauryl sulfates, and ammonium laureth sulfate tend to dry out hair especially Afro textured hair. These ingredients are foaming detergents that do a very good job in getting rid of oil/grease. This is why they are very useful in dishwashing liquids and household cleaning liquids but are way too cleansing for your hair considering your hair actually needs oils to stay supple. Deviations in the natural acidic level of the hair causes it to expand and the cuticles to raise. This can lead to protein loss, moisture loss and damage over time.

Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. Published 2017 Dec 27. doi:10.3390/ijms19010070 Dudu-Osun is made from shea butter, honey, aloe vera, Osun ( camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, lime juice, lemon juice, water and fragrance. [4] [5] [6] To balance the acidity level, Dudu Osun soap uses honey, so there isn’t much to worry about. If you have super sensitive skin, you should do a patch test on your wrist and elbow before using the soap on your face. After roasting, moisturizing agents like essential oils and shea butter are added to the concoction and stirred for straight up to 24 hours until it solidifies. Then it is left to cure for two weeks. So What Makes Dudu Osun Soap So Special? For the same reason, it fights the signs of aging by preventing free radicals damage. Some also claim that it is anti-inflammatory. The topical application almost instantly calms down the burning sensation and itchiness of eczema and psoriasis. 2.Shea ButterBut for the fact it really dries out and tightens the skin, makes it one of the Cons of this soap. So my advice especially to individuals with extreme dry and senstive skin is to apply a moisturizer immediately after using this soap. This will retain the moisture in your skin and keep your skin hydrated. You can read our review on best facial moisturizers and moisturizing lotions. Stains The Bathroom. Shea butter is full of Vitamin-A and saturated fatty acids. It gets easily absorbed by the skin. It deeply moisturizes the skin and helps to balance the skin oil. By doing so, it not only treats the existing acne and pimples but also prevents further breakouts. If your skin is prone to razor burns and bumps, you could use this soap instead of chemical-loaded shaving creams. It might significantly reduce the breakout of painful post-shaving irritation and rashes. 3. Cocoa Pod Ash If you look up online, there are countless numbers of beauty products claiming to perform miracles on your skin. Some brands promise to clear your acne in two weeks, and some can cure severe skin conditions like eczema. Most of them don’t work, and I’m speaking from personal experience.

It is nature’s ideal solution for people with extremely sensitive skin. Due to the presence of cocoa pod ash, washing the face with Dudu Osun keeps the skin young, soft, glowing, and spotless. 4. Palm Kernel Oil and Palm Bunch Ash

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This liquid soap earns major points for coming in a variety of refreshing scents like eucalyptus, tea tree, peppermint, and tangerine citrus, just to name a few.Bonus: It works equally as well as body wash, shampoo, face cleanser, and shaving soap—you get the picture. Dudu Osun soap provides deep hydration while at the same time soothing the pain and swelling that comes as a result of the eczema flare-up. As usual, what may work for one person may not work for another. Some people's hair do just fine using soap in lieu of shampoo but if soap doesn't work for you, try out a sulfate free shampoo. Samaila AB, Yarma AA and Oshomoh EO. Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial activities of Sabulun salo local soap in Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Special Fungal Pathogens Journal (SFPJ), Vol 1, No 1, pg: 0014-0018

I always tell people that Dudu Osun dries out hair, due to several complaints from people and the soap was made for skin (not hair), but they don't listen cos they want to try the new internet rave. Pure, unrefined shea butter works like a charm on our skin, getting us rid of numerous skin problems. Most people think that its benefits are limited to skin moisturizing. That’s not true. Palm kernel oil is a powerhouse of Vit-E. It also has stellar anti-aging abilities. Vit-E is an antioxidant. It guards your skin against free radicals damage and UV radiation. That way, it slowly lightens dark patches occurring in certain areas of your body. Add to that, it also helps to keep the skin smooth and soft.Please note that relaxing your hair to look straight doesn't changed the fact that it's Afro textured hair.It's the same as natural hair just that it has been chemically treated. This makes it even more fragile. To put it in pictures, the fact that you chemically lighten your skin doesn't make you a different race and by chemically lightening your skin, you make it more fragile. So this information is not only for naturalistas. Despite many thinking that the soap in only intended for those with very oily skin types, it can actually be used by anyone who wants to achieve cleansed, nourished and refreshed skin. The soap works particularly well for those with congested skin, dark spots, oily skin types and damaged skin. However, the soap can also be beneficial in the healing process for conditions like Eczema. What does Dudu Osun contain? Aliyu, M. S.; Tijjani, M. B.; Doko, M. H. I.; Garba, I.; Ibrahim, M. M.; Abdulkadir, S. M.; Abba, D.; Zango, U. U. (2012-01-01). "Antimicrobial Activity of Sabulun Salo a Local Traditional Medicated Soap". Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 20 (1): 35–38. ISSN 0794-5698. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01 . Retrieved 2017-05-01. First of all, this soap cleanses well. I gently massage my skin for a few seconds and rinse it off with cold water immediately. For the first time, I kept the soap on for like 30 seconds for better results. Don’t do it. If your hair has been permanently colored, the last thing you'll need to use is an alkaline cleanser. Using an alkaline cleanser i.e. soap makes your color fade faster.