Black Soap UK: African Black Soap for Face and Body
Looking for black soap in the UK? The First Lady Fast Actives African Black Soap is a traditionally inspired black soap made with shea butter, vitamin E and apricot kernel extract, designed to cleanse deeply and gently exfoliate face, body and hands.
What does black soap do?
African black soap is traditionally used to deep cleanse and purify skin. Ours is made with shea butter, vitamin E and apricot kernel extract, so it exfoliates gently as it cleanses and is designed to help even the look of skin tone. Read about the dark spot remover soap and glutathione skin brightening, or see our exfoliating soaps.
Our black soap range
Everything below is formulated in the UK and cruelty-free.
Fast Actives African Black Soap for cleansing face & body
Authentic African black soap with shea butter, vitamin E and apricot kernel extract, for face, body and hands.
£2.49Add to basketAfrican Black Soap x 6pcs
A multipack of six African Black Soap bars.
Original price was: £14.94.£13.89Current price is: £13.89.Add to basket
First lady Fast Actives Papaya Skin Brightening Soap
A papaya brightening soap if you prefer a lighter, fruit based cleanse.
£2.49Add to basket
Bright Express Carrot with Amla Brightening Soap
A carrot and amla exfoliating soap for an advanced brightening routine.
£3.79Add to basket
How to use African black soap
Step 1: Wet your skin
Wet your hands and the area you want to cleanse.
Step 2: Lather
Lather the soap between wet hands.
Step 3: Massage gently
Massage onto the face or body in circular motions, avoiding the eyes.
Step 4: Rinse and moisturise
Rinse thoroughly, then moisturise and wear SPF.
Which soap is right for you?
You want true black soap
Choose the African Black Soap.
You want a fruit soap
Try the Papaya Soap, or see our papaya soap guide.
You want more exfoliation
See our exfoliating soap range.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I use black soap?
Once or twice a day. Because it exfoliates gently, reduce use if your skin feels dry or tight.
Can I use black soap on my face and body?
Yes, our African Black Soap can be used on hands, face and body. Avoid the eyes.
Is black soap suitable for sensitive skin?
Patch test any new product on a small area first, and stop using it if irritation develops.
Is your black soap cruelty-free?
Yes. First Lady London products are cruelty-free and formulated in the UK.
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