Alaffia

Alaffia Authentic African Peppermint Black Soap 16 fl. oz.

16 fl. oz.
SKU
236144
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Alaffia’s refreshingly brisk Authentic African Black Soap is made from a centuries-old recipe of handcrafted shea butter and West African palm oil. Black soap is known by its Yoruba name, Ossé Dudu. Dudu means “black,” which comes from extensive cooking of the soap to the point of charcoal. Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify and purify the skin 
Ocimum canum (African Mint) Aqueous Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Saponified Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter* and Elæis guineensis (Palm Kernel) Oil*†, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Oil 
UPC 187132002703
Weight 1.25Lb

For People & Planet

Our curated selection of products is more than just a collection of items; it's a reflection of our values and where every choice reflects our commitment to a brighter future for people & planet. Explore the positive impact of Alaffia.


Empowering Women & Fighting Poverty

Alaffia proudly supports women and families in West Africa by sourcing certified fair trade ingredients from West Africa women cooperatives. Alaffia has empowered thousands of lives in West Africa, preserving traditional knowledge. There have been hundreds of cooperative members and thousands of women who have supported Alaffia production. To achieve their goals, Alaffia partners with GACE and other organizations on Empowerment Projects, including School-Building and Education-Based Projects, Maternal Health, and Environmental Sustainability. In 2018, Alaffia received the Award for Corporate Excellence from the U.S. State Department for Women’s Economic Empowerment.

Helping Mitigate Climate Change

Africa is disproportionately affected by increasing global temperatures. Alaffia’s goal is to increase resilience of West African communities to climate changes. Africa’s Sahel grasslands form a vulnerable “green wall” against encroaching deserts of North Africa. To help mitigate this threat, Alaffia partners with Global Alliance for Community Empowerment (GACE) to build and operate tree nurseries and provide housing for women in conservation and parklands management. The Namare Tree Nursery has been overseen by 60 women who prepare and build tree nursery sites, as well as help irrigate the newly planted seeds so they germinate into seedlings and young trees.


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Alaffia

Established in 2003, Alaffia redefines the natural products industry with a focus on Beauty, Equality, and Empowerment, promoting fair trade and safe, effective hair, face, and body care products. Their success is gauged through Empowerment Projects, funded by product sales, which invest in communities as a moral obligation, ensuring African resources benefit African communities. These projects aim to combat poverty and promote gender equality, including Education-Based Projects, Maternal Health, FGM Eradication, Eyeglasses, and Environmental Sustainability, all empowering Togolese communities to share their skills and knowledge with the world and uplift themselves from poverty.

 


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