African Black Soap is generally made from locally harvested African plants such as plantain, cocoa pods, palm tree leaves and shea tree bark. The ingredients are sun-dried and roasted which is how it gets its deep color. Water and oils such as coconut, palm, and shea butter are then added. The soap may fade skin discoloration and dark spots. The soap is a gentle cleanser so it's ideal for people with rosacea, rashes, dryness and other skin conditions. African black soap contains plantain extract, which has antibacterial properties that may help treat acne breakouts.