6 oz African black soap, or black soap originating in West Africa.It is made from the ash of locally harvested African plants and dried peels, which gives the soap its characteristic dark colour. It helps soothe skin irritation is the holy grail for great soaps. It may help reduce fine lines, helps improve skin texture and photoatging. This soap is fantastic. It is also considered a moisturizer. Black soap has become a popular toiletry product in North America due to its benefits on oily and acne and other amazing health benefits.