Although referred to as Black soap, authentic African Black Soap is brownish in colour. Free from fragrances, chemicals and colouring agents, it is used in West Africa to help relieve skin irritations. This fairly traded African Black Soap (Alata Saminaa/Anago Saminaa) from Ghana with a smoky scent is made with natural ingredients and can be used on all skin types [especially oily] from head to toe.