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Message started by zachsmom on Jan 28th, 2007 at 5:08pm

Title: Black Soap
Post by zachsmom on Jan 28th, 2007 at 5:08pm
Hello!  I was just wondering if anyone has ever used black soap for hair or skincare, and if not has anyone ever heard anything about it?  Thanks.

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 28th, 2007 at 5:48pm
Not me,sorry.  Do you have any info. on it?

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by bikerbraid on Jan 28th, 2007 at 5:57pm
I'm not familiar with black soap.  What can you tell us about it?

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by zachsmom on Jan 28th, 2007 at 6:50pm
It is an all natural soap that I believe originated in africa.  It is suppose to be really good for skincare-helping with such problems as acne and oily skin.  I also read it is good for your hair.  This website has alot of information about it-www.nasabb.com.  Alot of Nasabb's customers have good things to say about it, but I was just curious if anyone here had tried it.  I believe you can get samples.  Maybe I'll give it a try.  Right now I am trying  Chagrin Valley Soaps( thanks to all the good things I read about them on this board).  Tonight I just used their Olive oil soap on my hair and boy does it feel soft.  I also love how soft it makes my skin feel.  I love finding out about new products.  It is so much fun to experiment.  I also tried Chagrin's lotion bars, which I am loving on my lips as well as my skin.  The hemp mango in paticular is becoming my favorite.  I guess I kind of got off the original subject (sorry).  If I decide to try the black soap I will let you know what I think, and if anyone happens to visit the site or give it a try let me know your opinion.  :)  

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by Sakina on Jan 28th, 2007 at 8:36pm
Sorry, I've never heard of the black soap.  If you try it, please post a review!!  I'm glad you're liking Chargin's soaps-they didn't work so good for me but it was fun to try out new products.  Ida sure has lots of yummy sounding combinations!

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 29th, 2007 at 8:13am
Speaking of Ida's soaps,there are wonderful,but I tried Prairielandherbs.  Awesome lather and the vinegar rinse is great!  www.prairielandherbs.com  I used the Nettle shampoo bar sample and the Rosemary Lavender Vinegar rinse and was very pleased with both.  

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by zachsmom on Jan 29th, 2007 at 1:16pm
Thanks curlgirl64 for recommending that site.  It seems like they have a lot of nice products, and I think I just might try that vinegar rinse!:)

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 29th, 2007 at 2:48pm
You're welcome! :)  They have a gift bag I think for 7 or 10 dollars and you get 2 oz. of the vinegar rinse and a sample shampoo bar and maybe something else,not sure.  When I used the nettle sample shampoo bar and the vinegar rinse I was surprised.  Given my hair to be very long,I had less hair loss and far less tangles.  Made a believer out of me from when I read the info. on their site.  I had used an all natural conditioner and to tell ya the truth,they can keep it!  I'd do a vinegar rinse everytime instead of the conditioner!

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by zachsmom on Feb 12th, 2007 at 8:53pm
Hi Curlgirl64.  I just wanted to let you know that I ordered the rosemary lavendar vinegar rinse, and I used it tonight.  I have to say I really liked it.  It surprises me how soft the vinegar makes my hair.  It also makes it feel thicker, and it is so much easier to comb.  I also recieved samples of the nettle and ginger beer shampoo.  I have not tried them yet, but I will let you know when I do.  Thanks again for telling me about this product!:)    

Title: Re: Black Soap
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 18th, 2007 at 7:38pm
Hi Zachsmom!  Sorry it took awhile to see this post!  Glad you like the rinse.  I've been making my own since the 2oz. went rather quickly for me.  I boil 2 cups of water,turn the gas to simmer,add 2 Tblsp. of rosemary(herb) and 2 Tblsp. of vinegar.  Let it simmer covered for 15 minutes,turn gass off and let it steep for 30 minutes.  If I don't use it that day,I put it in a mason jar and put it in the fridge.  I'll add e/o's next time.  If you try it that day,let it cool down before you use it!!

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