Equate Beauty African Black Soap is made with hydrating organic shea butter which leaves your skin well-nourished and smelling great. Shea butter has been used in Africa since the ancient Egyptians used it to anoint the skin. Traditionally, it was used in indigenous ceremonies and for skin aliments; the tree was considered sacred in many parts of the continent. This moisturizing black soap is enriched with nourishing oatmeal, a soothing blend of rosemary, plantain and aloe extracts, as well as hydrating organic African Shea butter to help keep skin soft.