For centuries, Ghanaians have used Black Soap to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues. African Black Soap is known to help with skin irritations and conditions such as Eczema . African Black soap has also been used to achieve beautiful skin. Africans have also used this natural soap for bathing and washing their hair. It’s excellent for removing make-up too! Black Soap will leave your skin soft and clear.

African Black Soap is generally made in Western African. Leaves and bark of different trees and plants are burned in a kettle or pot. Next, the ashes are collected and added to water, then filtered. Palm oil and palm kernel oil are added to make the soap. Some recipes include Shea butter, and cocoa butter.The soap is then hand stirred by local women for at least a day and then set out to cure for two weeks. Each region and has their own recipe that has been handed down through generations. The color of African Black Soap varies depending on the region it’s made in since the availability of the ingredients differs.

Unlike other countries that supply synthetic Black Soap, Back to Africa supplies natural African Black Soap made in Western Africa. Along with our African Black Soap; we carry a wide variety of other African soaps that are beneficial to your skin.You can use all of our soaps on your body, face, and hair. The benefits are that it helps to relieve rashes, scalp irritations, softens rough skin, oily skin, dry skin, acne, blemishes and other skin problems. Our soaps give your face a deep cleansing, leaving it fresh and healthier. Some say it can even help with wrinkles and fine lines!

Visit the personal care link to view our soaps.

African jewelry is an ancient art form that is continuously honored and reflects the art of African heritage and history.  In each uniquely crafted piece of jewelry there are several artistic, religious, spiritual and cultural elements of the African heritage.

Having a piece of African jewelry to  yourself is having a world of culture and history in its own beautiful form. Even though there is history and meaning behind each piece, it is the distinctive art in the jewelry that grabs the attention of most.

Modern African pieces still remain true to the same historic values and meanings of the past. These themes represent different elements of African culture and reveal the importance of each piece of jewelry, which in turn makes them so special to collectors and art lovers everywhere.

The history and meaning of each piece of jewelry is unique. It is said that owning one of these jewels provides hope, wisdom and well-being to its owner. So the next time you visit the back2africa website, check out our jewelry section because you never know what you might find to start your own personal collection of African culture.

Back to Africa carries a large collection of African jewelry. From necklaces, chokers, earrings, and bracelets. We provide unique, hand carved items that our customers are always pleased with.

Dashikis and Kaftans are colorful shirts worn by both men and women in Africa. These colors usually vary in pattern.

Thanks to the comfort, lightness, and size, Dashikis and Kaftans have never went out of style in Africa. The garment’s fabric is much more comfortable in the harsh African climate. In addition, the Dashikis and Kaftans are loose-fittin and long, helping to fir every body frame.

Although Dashikis and Kaftans are more common in West Africa, the Kwanzaa season brings out the African heritage in many Americans. Kwanzaa is celebrated in December, mostly by African Americans in America. No matter where you go around this time, Dashikis and Kaftans are worn.

Back to Africa sells a wide range of these garments in trendy colors for our modern day African Americans. They also come in different vibrant colors, ranging from $6.00 to $11.00.