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How to use black soap

Millennia of expertise in a small jar

Three millennia ago the black soap was introduced to the world, and since then it has proven its worth over time.

Named after its black color, the black or brown or dark green color appearance of the cleaning solution depends on the oil used in its production.

It was first manufactured in Syria from olive oil and vegetable soda, and then made its way to Morocco.

The basic recipe remained the same in both countries. It was improved by adding fragrances of essential oils that are included in the traditional hammam ritual. The treatment with the scrubbing kessa glove is now an essential part of the Moroccan hammam experience.

The best daily care for all skin types

One of the many black soap properties is that it suits all skin types. Used for deep cleansing and to purify the body from dirt and dead skin. You can try using black soap to give your epidermis the beauty and radiance of your youth. By nourishing, exfoliating and moisturizing the skin, it will becomes soft and silky.

How to choose wisely

Certified organic products are a better choice for your health and the environment. Our black soap is made from traditional recipes and only contains organic ingredients without mineral or palm oils, parabens, synthetic preservatives, artificial color and chemical fragrance. By choosing Moroccan Hammam, you ensure to receive genuine high-quality products that are good for your body and skin.

Look for these certification when buying and visit our Organic Certification page for more details.

Extreme softness and exfoliation in one product ?

In the traditional hammam, black soap is not simply a scrub, it's a ritual. It's important to understand the ceremony to fully indulge and gets all the benefits from the soap famous for its gentle exfoliation.

First, a visit to the hammam (sauna) or a hot shower is essential to prepare and moisten the skin. Then, black soap is applied all over the body in a thin layer. After a resting period of about five to fifteen minutes, the soap can then be rinsed with lots of water. Your skin is now ready for deep tissue scrubbing with the kessa glove. You should follow by a purifying massage or even better, a royal massage.

Black soap treatment

Click here for the facial scrub ideas and tips post.

Organic black soap usually comes with a kessa glove directly manufactured in Morocco. Pure argan oil and rhassoul clay is also common treatment in combination with black soap, so we included them in the Moroccan Hammam home spa kit for a complete home spa experience.

It's easy to offer yourself a skin exfoliation at home when you know how to properly use the black soap and the kessa glove. The combo cleansing solution provides a smooth base for the perfect skin from head to toe. The body looks and feel younger, softer, and silky smooth after a single use. It will give amazing results after several treatments.

Black soap properties:

Black soap is suitable for all skin types. It offers the skin a deep wash and purifies it by removing dirt and dead skin, leaving the skin radiant and beautiful. The soap makes the skin soft and silky smooth as it nourishes, exfoliates and moisturizes it.

How to use black soap:

		Black soap is used in the same way as any regular soap but generates very little foam. Therefore, the black soap has to be applied by massaging moist skin evenly during a hot bath or shower
		Leave the soap on for 5 minutes, then scrub the skin vigorously with the Kessa glove. Do not worry if you see dark particles appear: it is simply dry dead skin coming off your body
		Continue the treatment with a rhassoul mask and our argan oil to maximize hydration

Black soap body, face and hair daily routine

Like the swiss army knife of beauty, you can use it while indulging in a hammam or you can use it at home daily to get all the benefits days after days. Here are the other possible use of this wonderful product.

Daily facial wash You only need the size of a penny in the palm of your hand and mix with little bit of water to wash efficiently by applying to face and neck then rinse. Test the effect on your skin before using daily. If the skin gets too dry, you can add 3 drop of pure argan oil before adding water. Use once or twice a day.

Daily body wash Like a regular soap everyday and with the kessa glove once or twice a week.

Occasional Shampoo Great way to get rid of pellicule, you can use black soap to deeply wash your scalp. Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with your regular shammpoo.

Shaving cream Used by many Moroccan as a shaving cream, the black soap work great when using a badger hair brush to work up the lather on the soap. You can also work up the lather in your hands and apply to areas that you’re going to shave.

Liquid soap Since the black soap is organic and dosent contains chemical to make it bound forever, if you let your black soap jar in the shower or hot environnement, il may become liquid. Don't worry you can use it the way as any liquid body wash.

Facial exfoliation Apply the black soap by avoiding areas around the eyes and mouth. To use the kessa glove on the face, you should first rinse the glove thoroughly with hot water. Rub very delicately with the mitt to avoid irritation during or after rinsing and you will get a deep cleanse.

How to use black soap with waxing:

The black soap treatment should be done before waxing. Your skin should be clean and removed from all toxins, dead cells, and impurities before performing a waxing. Here are the steps for a proper waxing preparation.

Clean and purify:

Exfoliation:

For maximum results, follow by rhassoul mask:

Hydrate and soothe the skin:

Also read black soap for acne treatment here.

About the Author

Miss Hammam is the nickname I give myself because I love to tell and share my stories, my dreams and unveil my knowledge of traditional Moroccan beauty history. I make sure you can experiences the secret advice I got when I lived in Morocco. I love the beach, salads, Moroccan couscous and shopping, but mostly take care of me naturally.