HOW TO MAKE AFRICAN BLACK SOAP AS SKIN LIGHTENING SOAP & ITS BENEFITS


 African black soap is made from the western part of Africa, it is formed from a locally harvested  soap based plant & barks of plantain, cocoa pods, palm tree leaves & Shea tree. This soap has been used and rated by most Naturalists & cosmetologists around the world as a soap that gives us healthy hair when ABS is used as Shampoo, it also helps maintain Ph balance, cleanses scalp, treats Dandruff, heals skin problems like Eczema, bumps, dark spots also serves as skin exfoliate to eliminate blemishes.

How to make ABS;
Leaves & barks of the natural ingredients are sun-dried, then roasted in a kettle or pot at absolute temperature to determine outcome, the water and various oils(palm oil, coconut oil, palm kernel oil & Shea butter) are added to mixture and stirred for a day.
Afterwards, mixture is left for 2 weeks to set to a 'cake-like' soap.


We have heard people talk about their love for the AFRICAN BLACK SOAP & i have had clients ask me if ABS can lighten the skin, so today i will be giving few tips on how to make your own Lightening ABS from the comfort of your home using the right ingredients.

Ingredients to making ABS lightening soap;
Each of these ingredients has its own benefits to the skin, you can hence, spice your mixture with little quantity of pure honey or Shea butter. And these ingredients can be gotten from a local store near you, though Shoprite is advised if you are in Nigeria.

  • 3 tsp of turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp sweet almond oil(NOW FOOD)
  • 6 drops of lemon essential oil(NOW FOOD)
  • 4 fresh lime
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 portions of ABS
  • 1 oz of warm water
Process:

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Turn ABS & turmeric powder into a clean pan, add lemon & lime(avoiding d seeds), add drops of lemon oil, whip mixture using a spoon then add the warm water while mixing, these should form a paste. Turn mixture into another clean plastic.


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Comments

  1. Hi
    thanks for sharing this recipe
    can i also use the mixture to wash my natural hair?

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    1. Hello Olajumoke, you are most welcome. NO, for washing your hair, you can mix Abs with Honey as liquid shampoo.

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    2. Hi. I just came across your write up. Compliment of the season. Can I add alpha arbutin or koic acid to ABS. Thanks in advance.

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  2. Lime isn't good for your hair as it thins your hair

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  3. How long do I use this before I get visible results?

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    1. Hello Amara, our skin differs so it all depends on how loyal you are to usage and your type of skin as well. Thank you

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  5. pls can I get abs from our local store and does it have another name. sorry its the only one among ingredienta am not familiar with thanks

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    1. Yes Maam, You can get Abs (African Black Soap) at any local store/market near you.

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    2. I hope you know ABS is African Black Soap abbreviated.

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  6. pls can I get abs from our local store and does it have another name. sorry its the only one among ingredienta am not familiar with thanks

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    1. Just ask of osedudu ,go to people that sell herbs or eleweomo

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  7. @zoomorela, abs=African black soap.
    You can get Dudu osun from the African shops if you live in the UK or USA.
    If in Nigeria, this is readily available in its local natural form from any of the major markets.

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  8. Pls can Palm oil b use hs a substitute for almond oil

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    1. Any oil of your choice can be used, but for better result, Almond oil is advised

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  9. Hi,what can I use in substitute for almond oil.

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  10. For me, My mixture was ABS, tumeric, lemon, honey, carrot oil or avocado oil and i can tell u acne is gone. Been using for months and my face has never been this smooth in years.

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  11. Please after i turn it into the bowl.can i strt using immediately?

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    1. I'll advise you wait 24 hours before usage

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  12. Please, how many grams is two portions of black soap

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    1. The grams depends on the quantity you intend for usage.

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  13. Please, how many grams is two portions of ABS?

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    1. Two portions as used above means 2 cups Ma

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  14. Pls if i buy the power black local one like you showed, what can i add to it to lighten me?

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  15. It works very good that is what I use

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    1. Hi, I stumbled on your blog and I must say you are doing a great job here. Keep it up and keep your information detailed. Example, you stated 2 portion of African black soap, what quantity is 2 portion? portion means a part of an amount in this context. 2 portion of a 5oz or of a 100g for example would make this post well detailed. All the best, I will visit more

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  16. Hi, I stumbled on your blog and I must say you are doing a great job here. Keep it up and keep your information detailed. Example, you stated 2 portion of African black soap, what quantity is 2 portion? portion means a part of an amount in this context. 2 portion of a 5oz or of a 100g for example would make this post well detailed. All the best, I will visit more

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    1. I am really sorry about that and also thanks for reading. Corrections will be made in other posts.

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  17. This is lovely and thanks 4d good work you doing. Please when adding cucumber, tomatoes or papaya purees do I need to add preservatives to prevent spoilage? N.B: I don't add water at all apart from the fruit purees... Thanks for the reply

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    1. Yes please, though i don't add to mine. I simply freeze it and use as desired.

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  18. Useful tips here, as i suffer from acne and black spot, discoloration, i pray it works for me. Thanks

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  19. Good job i most commend, plz what is d actual quantity of warm water that should be applied.

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    1. Quantity depends on how much ABS you use ma

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  20. Pls ma I use fruit puree to mine, what is the name of the preservative to use to avoid spoilage

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  21. Pls can I use it for my children to maintain the fair colour.

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  22. Pls can u give an example of ABS.
    If I don't get the recipes complete, can I still mix the once I have and get results?

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  23. Thanks so much for the tips, Pls what type of cream can I use with it so as to achieve a flawless skin.

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    1. Thank you for also reading..
      A plain cream like nivea or baby creams works perfectly well

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  24. you can use it on anyone regardless of age. av been using on my children and i cant think of a better soap for them

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  25. Pls how/where can I get the lemon essential oil and almond oil?

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    1. Visit supermarket nearest to you for all your essential oils (shoprite, if you are in Nigeria)

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  26. Please can I add egg n to the once u mentioned...

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    1. No, ma.... You can do an egg face mask twice a week instead

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  27. Hello. I mixed all this but I don't think it working.

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    1. Please check your mixtures again, gotten a lot of positive feedbacks.... there's probably something missing

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  28. Thanks for sharing this tips.I really need to achieve a flawless glowing color .can i add tumeric and camwood?

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    1. Oh yes please, tumeric brightens the skin, so if that's what you want to achieve, by all means please do so

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  29. Please What can I use in place of almond oil

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  30. What quantity of honey should I add? You didn't specify

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  31. For how long can it without preservation

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  32. Pls can I add sulphur also can I just add carrots puree instead of the oil?

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  33. Hey sis , I really admire you but pls can I add these to the ingredients you Av listed here eg 1egg,honey,dry powder milk,sulfur to make a very light skin, and clear knuckles too . pls I need your advise .Reply

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    1. Sorry for late response, will do a post on dark knuckles soon so please look out for that... Thank you for reading

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  34. Wow, thanks i have u just learned alot about these Best Natural Skin Whitening Creams

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  36. Just came across this piece and I found it quite informative. I'm light skinned and would love to know if adding Kojic acid dipalmitate and 7 days lightening serum is necessary. I'm really not a fan of chemicals. I already use turmeric and lemon juice in my ABS. Awaiting your prompt response. Thank you

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  37. Wow dis is really nice. Keep up with the good work

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  38. Can u use only the African black soap just like dat
    Will it still brighten ur face

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    1. No, using ABs alone would not brighten your face, adding other natural ingredients to your Abs will

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  39. What if I use the soap like that. Will it work

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    1. Am new here. Am a dark girl will this really works for lighten my skin

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  41. What preservative can I use aside refrigating since I'm going to sell dem

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  42. Yes you can or any other whitening powders

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  43. After putting it in a pan am I to put it on a low flame or just warm water is enough? Tnx

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    1. I like go use low flame, but if warm water works for you while mixing, then good

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  44. Please when mixing ABS (African black Soap) with fresh lemon juice, how long does it last without refrigerator.

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  45. Please when mixing ABS (African black Soap) with fresh lemon juice, how long does it last without refrigerator.

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  46. Thank you very much for this sis, I've mixed mine, I can't wait to see the effect on my skin.

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  47. I mixed abs with papaya oil,carrot oil,cinnamon powder, tumeric powder, sandalwood powder ,honey,rose water,and glycerin. This mixture has been working well on my skin but then I decided to add cam wood powder n snow white powder n I became dark. What should I remove

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    1. Remove the camwood, it probably doesn't agree to your skin type

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  48. Hello, good info I got here but I already use ABS with Lemon and it's good on me.. how do I add turmeric in it.
    Do I peel, boil or mix with warm water.

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    1. Grind your turmeric if it's not in powder form and mix

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  49. Hello..nice job..Please can i use ABS with honey,lemon oil,grapeseed,Vit.C powder,licorice,and papaya oil to lighten my skin well?

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  50. Hello MA, can I use the ABS mixture for cream or soap to enable me get ride of discoloration on my face.

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  51. Pls will the Abs and the stated mixture clears off sunburn??

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    1. Yes, but you have to apply it on your face and let sit for 20 minutes before you bath

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  52. Pls I HV oily skin and pimples. Very rough what will I use

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    1. Add honey to your mix and also, you can mix cinnamon and honey together to create a mask, this will help reduce the acne on ur face and also brighten, giving you a clear skin

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  53. Am new here ,but this information is nice,

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  54. Well done. Will do mine and feed u back. But will add cinnamon and vit E oil to mine. Am using carrot oil instead. Hope am good as I want to erase black spots on my body. Thanks

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    1. I have been waiting for your feedback, I hope you found what your skin loved

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  55. Forgot to mention I added tea tree oil..

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  58. Can ı mix the rest ingredent without limon oil?

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    1. With Lemon oil, Yes, you can but be careful not to add excessive amount as this could brighten your skin beyond what you aimed for

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  59. Pls can I mix egg yolk and palm oil with it?

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    1. I haven't tried this method, but do enlighten us when you do

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  60. Please can I use fresh blended turmeric with the other ingredients you stated

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    1. Yes, you can, infact the fresher the better

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  62. Can I add egg to mine please

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    1. I wouldn’t advise that as I have never included it in mine. If you do add to your, do give us feedback.

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