Despite many thinking that the soap in only intended for those with very oily skin types, it can actually be used by anyone who wants to achieve cleansed, nourished and refreshed skin. The soap works particularly well for those with congested skin, dark spots, oily skin types and damaged skin. However, the soap can also be beneficial in the healing process for conditions like Eczema. What does Dudu Osun contain? a b c d e f Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche, The growing popularity of Nigeria's eco-soap | DW | 01.11.2018 , retrieved 2018-12-13 First of all, this soap cleanses well. I gently massage my skin for a few seconds and rinse it off with cold water immediately. For the first time, I kept the soap on for like 30 seconds for better results. Don’t do it.

Aliyu, M. S.; Tijjani, M. B.; Doko, M. H. I.; Garba, I.; Ibrahim, M. M.; Abdulkadir, S. M.; Abba, D.; Zango, U. U. (2012-01-01). "Antimicrobial Activity of Sabulun Salo a Local Traditional Medicated Soap". Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 20 (1): 35–38. ISSN 0794-5698. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01 . Retrieved 2017-05-01. A study by the American Journal of Life Sciences suggests that shea butter keeps our skin taut by boosting collagen production. This is the key to fighting the various signs of aging like wrinkles, dark spots, baggy eyes, skin blemishes, and so on. The soap bar has a hard texture and it lathers well. The foam texture is creamy. It has a mild, natural fragrance which is great for someone like me who doesn’t like strong, artificial scents. I wash my face with this soap twice a day. It’s been only a month and here’s my takeaway: Week 1 It is the combination of these common and uncommon ingredients that makes this soap so effective. I have done in-depth research on the individual benefits of each of the components. I am going to lay them out for you in this section. 1. Camwood or OsunAs with all products, it’s best to carry out a patch test to ensure that the product is suitable, especially if you’re someone with sensitive skin. Once you’ve applied the product to your skin, massage in before rinsing with water, ensuring that all residue is removed. The proceed to gently dry your skin before proceeding with the rest of your skincare routine. At this point, your skin should feel awakened and thoroughly clean. Where can you get your hands on this much-loved cleansing bar? Even before trying it, I had positive expectations of it since I had a wonderful experience with the a Charcoal and Clay mask I tried before . The mask helped me fight off breakouts and kept my pores pretty clean. It has fewer cuticle layers and is more porous than other types of hair which makes it difficult to retain moisture and thus gets dry easily.

The first one I'd like to discuss is the sulfate free shampoo. We all agree that shampoos ccontaining sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium myreth sulfates, ammonium lauryl sulfates, and ammonium laureth sulfate tend to dry out hair especially Afro textured hair. These ingredients are foaming detergents that do a very good job in getting rid of oil/grease. This is why they are very useful in dishwashing liquids and household cleaning liquids but are way too cleansing for your hair considering your hair actually needs oils to stay supple. If your hair has been permanently colored, the last thing you'll need to use is an alkaline cleanser. Using an alkaline cleanser i.e. soap makes your color fade faster. The soap is known to be a gentle cleanser for hair, scalp and skin. [6] [7] [8] Camwood, which is a primary ingredient in this locally made herbal soap has been discovered with exfoliating properties. [4] If your skin is prone to razor burns and bumps, you could use this soap instead of chemical-loaded shaving creams. It might significantly reduce the breakout of painful post-shaving irritation and rashes. 3. Cocoa Pod AshSamaila AB, Yarma AA and Oshomoh EO. Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial activities of Sabulun salo local soap in Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Special Fungal Pathogens Journal (SFPJ), Vol 1, No 1, pg: 0014-0018

Abeni, Margaret (2017-08-30). "Dudu Osun soap lightens skin. What are other benefits?". Legit.ng - Nigeria news . Retrieved 2018-12-13. I assumed the dudu oson soap had activated charcoal in it as well which gave it its dark color, but to my surprise the ingredients included shea butter, honey, aloe vera, osun (Camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, lime juice, lemon juice, water and fragrance. My Experience with Dudu Osun

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Palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, shea butter, lime juice, honey, whole leaf aloe vera, camwood powder, perfume, lemon juice, water. Using sulfate shampoos on your hair is not recommended because it removes the natural protective lipids that surround your hair and dries it out which worsens an already dry situation. Economic Impact: By supporting counterfeiters, we’re inadvertently encouraging more fakes to flood the market, damaging the manufacturers’ reputation of the original Dudu Osun soap. Dudu Osun soap provides deep hydration while at the same time soothing the pain and swelling that comes as a result of the eczema flare-up.