How is this for a face wash

I use it on a daily basis as my face wash....its great for the skin, especially for people with acne issues. It removes my mascara pretty easily too. Just be aware that black soap is a bit drying, so make sure to moisturize afterwards....but then again, I have dry skin issues with my face so maybe it varies from person to person.

How is it orangutan safe if it's made of palm kernel?

"Our natural West African palm oil is grown and harvested by small-scale farmers in the Maritime region of Togo, from the town of Tsevie to Kpalime. The oil is extracted by our Fair Trade cooperative in Sokodé using traditional methods. When palm oil is grown as an industrial plantation crop, such as in Indonesia and Malaysia on newly cleared rainforests or peat-swamp forests rather than on already degraded land or disused agricultural land, it can contribute to the endangerment of animals such as the Orangutans. However, this is not the case with the small farms that we receive our palm oil from in Africa. Oil palms are native to West Africa and have been grown as part of multi-cropped sustainable small farms for centuries. It's also important to point out that Orangutans do not exist in Africa." -Alaffia's official website, FAQ section

has anyone used this as a body wash? specifically for acne

Not as a body wash for acne. But I have used it for a body wash and it works great. Also help clear the acne on my face for sure

I have oily and acne prone skin. Will it work for my skin?

Yes, Black soap does work well for acne and oily skin. It can be a little drying, and Alaffia also has some light moisturizers and oils that are designed especially for acne prone skin. Neem Oil, Neem and Shea Cleanser, moisturizer, and toner: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=+%7C+B008YNLAM2+%7C+B008YNMQZW+%7C+B002L3OPFU++%7C+B002L3QZO4&rh=n%3A3760901%2Ck%3A+%7C+B008YNLAM2+%7C+B008YNMQZW+%7C+B002L3OPFU++%7C+B002L3QZO4

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🖤 Elevate your self-care ritual with the power of authentic African Black Soap!

SHAVE LIKE A PRO - Rich, creamy lather cushions your skin for a smooth, irritation-free shave every time.
TRAVEL READY DUO - Stay fresh on-the-go with a convenient 2 oz travel bottle alongside your daily 32 oz supply.
ETHICALLY CRAFTED - Fair-Trade shea butter and orangutan-safe palm oil blend honors centuries-old African traditions.
SOOTHES PURIFIES - Eucalyptus and Tea Tree oils calm sensitive skin and clarify scalp, perfect for dry or acne-prone skin.
ALL IN ONE CLEANSER - Simplify your routine with one soap for face, body, hair, and shave.

Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap combines a versatile 32 oz daily cleanser and a 2 oz travel bottle infused with eucalyptus and tea tree oils. This multi-use formula moisturizes, soothes sensitive or acne-prone skin, clarifies scalp, and doubles as a creamy shave soap. Crafted with Fair-Trade shea butter and sustainable palm oil, it honors traditional African skincare while supporting ethical sourcing.

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