Dr. Woods, Raw Black Soap, Original, 32 fl oz (946 ml)


Total Score
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Community reviews
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Ingredients Check
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Great
This group contains ingredients that were scientifically shown to work best for Cleansers
Good
This group contains ingredients that has scientifically shown significant improvements when used in Cleansers
Caution
This group contains ingredients that were scientifically shown to cause irritation, or similar, when used in Cleansers
Skin type
Based on the ingredients list, our algorithm can make science-based estimates for every skin type.
- Black soap is effective at removing excess oil, making it suitable for oily skin.Oily
- It can help balance oiliness without overly drying the drier areas, but caution is needed.Combination
- While it cleanses well, it may strip natural oils, possibly leading to further dryness.Dry
Ingredients content
What science-proven ingredients for Cleansers are included in this product.
- This product does not contain snail mucin or its main active component.Snail mucin
- This product does not contain Retinol.Retinol
- This product does not contain Vitamin C.Vitamin C
- This product does not contain AHA/BHA ingredients.AHA/BHA
Other estimates
What common functions ingredients in this product can contribute to promoting
- The pH level of the product is not provided, so it's unclear whether it is around the ideal skin pH of 5.5.pH level around 5.5
- The black soap in this product is known for its deep cleansing properties, but individual experiences may vary in terms of gentleness.Gentle yet effective cleansing action
Ingredients Review
Great
This group contains ingredients that were scientifically shown to work best for Cleansers
Good
This group contains ingredients that has scientifically shown significant improvements when used in Cleansers
- 8/10Retinol
Retinol is a good ingredient for cleansers as it helps unclog pores and exfoliate the skin, promoting a smoother and brighter complexion.
Caution
This group contains ingredients that were scientifically shown to cause irritation, or similar, when used in Cleansers
Product overview
Description (by the manufacturer)
- Naturally
- Gentle Moisturizing Exfoliant
- Gluten Free
- Leaping Bunny Certified
- Cruelty Free
- 100% Vegan
- Paraben and Phthalate Free
- Lauryl /Laureth Sulfate Free
- No Petroleum Derivatives
Dr. Woods Raw Black Soap
Our Castile and Black Soaps are safe and effective for hundreds of household uses, but specially formulated for gentle skin care.
Dr. Woods Raw Black Soap is a wonder that lifts away tired skin cells to leave your skin smooth, hydrated and exceptionally healthy. Our Raw Black Soap formula is a gentle exfoliant and a powerful deep cleanser that rejuvenates the skin without any need for harsh detergents or toxic additives.
West African women, using recipes over 100 years old, produce black soap using plantain skins and other local plant materials. Black soap is an abundant source of skin-nourishing nutrients A, E and iron in a unique formulation that provides a luxuriously rich and gentle all-purpose cleanser for your face and body.
All Things Good
For Our Family... And Yours
Dr. Woods is a family business born from our own passionate quest to produce the finest and most effective Health & Beauty products in the world. Our family is wonderfully diverse with different ages, skin types, hair textures and styling needs, so creating truly healthy, highly effective products that work for all of us was an inspiring challenge... and with diligence, creativity and lots of love, we created the most beneficial and environmentally sustainable products available.
Dr. Woods draws on the very best time-tested healing traditions together with modern formulation processes. We choose to keep our products as natural as possible, without compromising effectiveness, using the best pure ingredients from around the world and never containing dangerous chemical additives or harsh detergents that strip away your skin's natural elasticity. We've also worked incredibly hard to make our products truly affordable so good health and exceptional quality are accessible to everyone.
Our family is deeply proud of the products we make and it is a great honor to share them with yours.

Suggested Use (by the manufacturer)
General advice for using Cleansers
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