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@DR. Vanita Rattan I am light skin black male who suffers from acne and dark spots especially in the forehead area.. Does your Free E-guide apply to me?
Romans 10:9-10 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Pray this prayer( the prayer doesn't get u to heaven but believing with ur whole heart does). Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and that I deserve hell. I realize that you died in the cross and shed ur blood to save me. Please forgive me for my sins and come into my heart and save me now. I am trusting in you only for my eternal salvation. Please help me now that I am saved to serve u faithfully. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen. questions? u can ask me. Its worth it to know him
I’m a licensed Esthetician and I use raw African black soap from West Africa Ghana always on my skin and on some of my clients with acne prone skin. It’s perfect for my skin. It softens my skin and removes makeup perfectly. Been using for well over 20 years and can’t see changing now. Thanks for the information so I have something to compare the original to and tell my clients.
I have dry skin, I use black soap once to twice weekly. And moisturize after with a Shea cream ... I use coconut oil too ...my face loves coconut oil. I am a cosmetic formulator , I do avoid oil to my formulations esp face products but I do use it on my body butter. But for face , experiment...who knows your skin might love coconut oil or and black soap. However use black soap in moderate It's crazy how my face loves avocado oil too and it's a comodogenic oil .
YES!! You are amazing Dr. V! You have no idea the extent to which your work is truly helping your fellow POC. During these crazy COVID-19 times and with all the racial issues escalating around the world, a lot of us are realizing how much soul healing work we have to do through better self-care practices. Your videos have been a huge part of my healing/self-care journey, and I thank you for putting your heart into this. God Bless you! ❤️
Hello guys, I'm a Nigerian living in Nigeria. While all these black soaps might be good, they're not all natural and raw African black soap. I'd recommend that you go to your local African store and look for black soap that looks like dark breadcrumbs bar and smells like ashes. The incredible by nature brand is the closest thing that is like African black soap. You could also add other ingredients like honey and aloe vera gel to reduce the ph if you're more sensitive or with dry skin. Love and light 😊
Some African families make it themselves or have a Aunty in locality who sells it, it comes in tubs & they even add some herbs sometimes. A lady makes and sells hers near My grandmothers house, you can watch her make it & she can add some stuff for you too but the manufactured ones just add too many ingredients.
Yes! Thank you so much for these videos. The majority of skincare products are not made with Black/Asian skin in mind, so your channel and the way you break things down are a breath of fresh air. I do wish I had all this information when I was a teenager, so I’ve sent a link to your channel to my teenage nieces! Bless you.
The majority of these products are made with no human in mind. Just a toxic brew of synthetic chemicals and cheap fillers to make a quick buck. I’ve now started making my own CP soaps for me and my associates. I’ve been making my own skin creams for years and will never go back. 🌹
Dr. V you truly are a real one, I’ve learned so much from you in such a short time. I keep tellin ppl find actual dermatologists on here and don’t solely rely on skin care enthusiasts 🤷🏾♀️🌚
It's a little stripping for my face but I used it as a teen and it helped my acne. I dont use it much on my skin anymore but it's great on my body. It's also great as a shampoo. Cleans the scalp.
I’ll admit I watched this video holding my breath as I though Dr V was give black soap a big NO🙅♀️... but I was pleasantly surprised when she said it’s ok for my skin. 😁
You are just amazing your platform has assisted me in the choice of products I purchase for my dark skin and boosted my knowledge, so Thank You! Please do a video on good sops/shower gels/ bath soaps that suit the skin of colour 💜
Lovely to see a fellow doctor on here catering to the POC community! I’ve learnt a lot of the lessons you teach the hard way,and it’s a pleasant surprise to see a derm catering to us now. Thanks!
I use black African soap and it’s the only thing that cleared my skin completely. I don’t feel I’ve dried out being I balance with moisturizer. It helped my skin not be so overly oily; i used to be a disco ball. Love love love it. I’ve tried the “hyped” gentle cleansing like cervave for example which totally broke me out. & made my skin worse.
I love Dudu Osun for deep cleaning the skin . Hyperpigmentation is caused by dirt bacteria and fungus on the skin . Just follow with Shea butter as moisturisers after. The lime and lemon juice are pH regulators so the Dudu Osun is less drying. Love that you like it.
I stopped Dudu after using it briefly because of the artificial fragrance. I have gone back to using 100% natural raw black soap from Ghana with nothing added, in the mornings only. I swear by it for acne breakouts and always have. Thanks for this video.
Literally washed with Dudu soap. It's smells amazing, my skin gets so clean it literally squeaks but it does like you said drys the skin out. I'm looking forward to trying the one you recommended instead.
I am a biracial women and have been struggling with acne concerns for over 20yrs. It’s nice to see someone not treating skin concerns as a ‘blanket concern’ considering all skin is different. I stumbled upon your video and subscribed to your channel. I find your videos helpful! I have a lot of scaring and have issues with pigmentation as result of prior acne. Still have breakouts. I was hoping to try black soap but now not so sure. My t-zone area tends to get very oily. 😔
Shafi Williams.... I’m considering accutane at this point. I’ve tried everything and nothing works for me. Thanks to Dr. Rattan I now have an understanding that most products are made for Caucasian women, so that explains why so many things didn’t work for me. Knowledge is key.
@@lynr8060 Everyone’s skin is different based on local environment and likely diet .. not because of our racial differences. All the “ethnically” beneficial ingredients she lists are just as beneficial to caucasians as they are to non-causasians and likewise for the bad ingredients. They’re bad for Caucasian skin too! Your skin problems are not exclusive to your race. This “doctor” seems like she’s just trying to be virtuous by outcasting a specific group of people because that’s the current popular thing to do. I wouldn’t exactly find this “nice” when it is the textbook definition of racial prejudice.
African black soap is not a Nigerian thing. It is made all over WEST AFRICAN and even some Central Africa. Some African black soaps are blackish depends on how burn the ingredients
@@rimun5235 I know I'm not disagreeing with the fact that Yoruba people are all over west Africa because of migration I'm just saying the soap originated with the Yoruba people.
See, I hate when people can not identify the origin of something African so they just say Nigeria, then Nigerians just agree. They will even make Wikipedia pages to solidify their lies. Not too long ago they were saying jollof rice is Nigerian, until the Sene-Gambians spoke up. They even attribute dashiki to Nigeria...which is also very false. I hate it 😡
Thank you! I’ve been using and selling Mary Kay for 30 years. It’s time for a natural change. For my 56th birthday next month, I’m treating myself to a natural and healthier lifestyle. Thank you again for all of your great information videos for women of color!🙏🏽❤️💋
I'm glad you REVIEWED dudu-osun because as Nigerian, I've used it several times. I loved it but then it was truly dehydrating as i have a dry skin. Thanks for this video.
Yes Dr V, you are doing an amazing job for POC. This was an amazing review, that's right African black soap is actually brown and without any perfumes, acid etc. I have implemented alot of what you have said with the Ordinary and layering water based products etc and gave noticed a huge difference in my skin. Thank you so much and keep up the good work which is appreciated. God bless you 🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾👸🏾
YES! I’m so glad that I found your channel a few months ago! I’ve learnd so much on how I should treat my skin, and I ’m forever grateful🙏🏾. To quote you, Dr.V - ” everything that goes into your skin care should be good for your skin ”❤️
God I love your channel thank you so much. I'm a committed black soap user with combination skin so I really appreciate how you articulated its benefits and what to avoid or pay attention to. It's been quite good for my skin. THANK YOU!
Thank you for sharing very informative videos. I used black soap once and never used it again, my skin became extremely dry after using it. I have dry skin and pigmentation.
Thank you for the video: I wish to clarify a thing about soap chemistry, Coconut oil becomes saponified, when it gets combined with a natural alkali - that is the ashes of coco/cacao pods or roasted plantain - The ash works as a natural lye replacement. Alkaline element is always needed to turn any oil into soap. With back soap it’s traditionally and ideally coconut oil: Shea butter being the 3rd and ideally last ingredient. The fewer the better as you mentioned. The best black soap for me is 3 ingredients very soft almost like hard play dough, light brown, gentle , non drying, soap type, mine comes unbranded from an organic supplier in Ghana. this soap making process the natural glycerol left in the product unlike with mentioned “over processed” harder soaps which will last longer and are less likely to melt on their own if left wet, but that also lack the miraculous softerness and moisture properties. glycerol has a higher world market price than the soap itself , and this is why it’s often removed in and sold separately, when making more processed soaps everywhere. ,the black soap has its natural moisture and some free oil left in its structure, making the surfactant/soap part doing the cleansing, taking the oil with itself while leaving the skin feeling soft without robbing it from its glow giving naturals oils. an excellent choice for removing all types of makeup Healing skin issues (by being able to eliminate synthetic alternatives ). Works for face body and whole family. Namaste 🙏
Yes, FRAGRANCE. Continue to provide us with these type of videos. Can you do one on Josie Maran's Argan oil line? We appreciate your very humble approach with your audience. Thank you for making a difference regarding skin of color with your knowledge, beauty, and recommendations.
In my country Guine-Bissau, we have very dark ones, brown and white soap and were never made for skin bleaching (thank God). The ones with essence are not the pure ones, as the pure ones don't really smell great with no essence added but are amazing and natural products.
Hi actually it depends as there is not one real natural Black Soap. When I buy it in Congo I specify for what purpose I am going to use it. I get one to take care of my feet and one for my face that is super gentle. And that is true it is super efficient to remove makeup. In this video I see some Black Soaps which have nothing to do with the homemade you buy in Africa as she mentioned in the video, but many Brands call thrir soap Black Soap for marketing I guess as the label is not protected... Although there is not one single receipe there are basic ingredients in the receipe and it is pretty clear that you don't add unecessary ingredients like perfume or essential oils which can irritate the skin.
‘YES’ and ‘FRAGRANCE’ and thank you for this video Dr Vanita! I am an avid black soap user but do not use any of the brands you mentioned. I use raw Ghanaian black soap (purchased while in Nigeria) and I find it much better for my skin. Unfortunately because it is raw and sold by the weight, there is no ingredient list however it is not drying in my skin. I combine it with water or rosewater in a jar (which breaks/melts it down into a luscious creamy liquid) to use on my body in replacement of mass produced soaps/shower gel.
Hi Dr. V, the really good quality black soaps don’t come as a bar soap. They come in some form of bowl and you scoop it to apply. These ones are overly processed, and essential oils are rarely used except for the factory produced ones
Like what would we do without you, like really?. If only I can show you my before and after since watching your videos on skin care for skin of colour. The amount of wrong things I was doing before your advices. My skin is glowing, I don't feel the need to wear make up any more. I actually understand my skin. I just want to thank you and god should continue to bless you abundantly. 🙌🏾
I love using black soap. The black soap I use is Raw black soap from Ghana. It keeps my face and body soft I also use it to wash my hair. It cleans the hair very well, without drying it out.
Thank you so much for making this video! I am mixed and never realized that I should be doing my skincare differently due to being a woman of color. I learned so much. Thank you again.
I'm from Ghana, located in Berekum in the Bono region. I make African black soap products for sale, which I was taught by an elderly woman. When it comes to the colour changes, either black or brown, it depends on the oils you use in the process, and also, sometimes, it depends on the cocoa pod ashes. I have never used plantain ashes before, so I don't know much about it. When it comes to the cocoa pod ashes, there are oils like palm kernel oil that make the soap black and red oils, which are not chemically bleached, make the soap look brown or dark brown. But it is not only made in Nigeria but also in most west Africa countries.
What a Beautiful and Precious Being you are❣When you express how much Love and effort you put in to what you gift us all with, your Loving energy is palpable and can be felt through the screen! Thank you so much for that! May all that Love be returned to you exponentially and may all your efforts be rewarded in the ways you desire ❣🙏 Thank you Dear Heart❣ Blessings 🙏❣
Just subscribed thank you I so needed this video as a dark skinned africa woman I been struggling with proper skin care soaps thank thank you 2 years later 🙏 ❤ 😘 💙 ♥
Hello Dr V, I have oily combination acne prone skin, is any of these suitable for me. I am a big fan of African soap. Thank you for all your hard work. We really appreciate your channel which is dedicated to BAME community.
The best black /brown soap comes from Ghana. Nigeria, make some good ones too. You are right, not all black/ brown soap are equal. Like the dudu and the American shea black soap .They are not the real thing. But, some people think they are.The soap can be mix with African shea butter. Thanks for sharing.👍
Dr. I used this product 6 years ago for a year. Fast forward, yes I have big pigment scars on both sides of my face and I just can't seem to find anything to reduce it. Thankfully, I found your UA-cam channel and learning so much. Thank you ❤❤
Great Job Dr V. the black soaps could actually be brought raw in some parts of Nigeria and so You could add actives and avoid stuff you don't want in it.
Love all your videos. I am a doctor myself and didn't know coloured skin needed so much care. The work you are doing here is beautiful. I learned a lot from u. Thank u.
Hate to be a Debbie downer but I attended Dr V’s clinic in Harley Street when it was called Hyperpigmentation Clinic for dark circles. They done a treatment around my eyes which completely ruined my under eye skin and 3 years later they still look messed up! Be very weary especially when it comes to your face. I paid nearly £1000.00 for my skin to get ruined.
LiLoves Beautee So firstly I got the treatment and my under eye skin dried out and began to look like eczema even though I was applying the creams as directed. I then had issues trying to contact Dr V and her team after calling and sending text messages. Due to this I demanded my money back and that’s when Dr V contacted me. She gave me back 50% and sent me some other creams which I used but did not see no results in improving my ruined skin texture - at this point I was no longer concerned about my dark circles as the texture was so bad! I found another skin clinic and after paying a fraction of the price for products and treatment my skin texture returned back to some kind of normality, however my dark circles remained. Since attending Dr V’s clinic my under eyes have never been the same. I was floored when I saw this YT channel! I only commented because I’m trying to save others from going through the hell that I have been through. The whole process has really knocked my confidence. I’ve started to look into treatment for my dark circles again but this time I’m going down the PROVEN SCIENTIFIC route. The biggest lesson for me is that anybody can rent a room in a fancy house in Harley Street as long as you’ve got the money.
Yes yes yes yes yesssssss 🙌 UA-cam algorithm got me to your Chanel a month ago and I’ve watch all your videos and subscribe to your IG! I’m so happy someone is finally talking about our skins and telling us the truth! I use black soap and now I will be more conscious witch one to buy thanks to you! Great job Dr V ❤️ from 🇨🇦 !!!!
Dr. V your videos are so informative and I really appreciate how you focus solely on POC skin. I was really excited to see this video and your thoughts on black soap. I've been using this soap on and off since my teen years and I always found myself going back to it because i could always count on it to work without any issues. Can you also give your thoughts on castile soap?
yes please do a video on fragrances in skincare!!! i’m so careful with what i buy and check ingredient lists but i never know what could be in there that they’re not being transparent about.
@@nella8555 maybe two spoon and then I use what I can ,then store it out for use next time !it makes my skin brighter for like 1 week and then the color gets off
@@juststar6425 yes u have to use a mask of hard greek yogurth and tumeric and a little citrus for hyperpigmention and also use sun screen it really got rid of all my hyperpigmentation around my mouth. If u used it with honey its for dry skin.. u u used the wrong mask. Try it again if u didnt do it like i said
I've been using Dr. Woods for years now, ooops! It has helped, but I don't want any issues down the line. I received my first order of Sky Organics today. You're the best, doctor.
Yes! This is excellent request! I just purchased a derma needle roller and not sure if that was a good idea. I'm trying to rid of some post acne hyperpigmentation scars, but have sensitive skin. Dr. V please do a video on these skin care tools! @dr.v
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Yes!! This was a great video.I love black soap. The ones you didn’t like where the same ones in the past I tried and did not like...your favorite was also my favorite! It’s the only “kind” that actually works for my skin. All natural basic ingredients with a good moisturizer have my skin looking amazing
Umm honestly I am SOO GLAD I FOUND YOU! and I just want to say a GIGANTIC thank you so so much for all the hard work you put into educating us about our skin! I've just been learning so much and realising where I've been going wrong with my skin care! 🙈 And it's all thanks to you! I also wanted to ask is Cetraben and Zerobase essentially the same? They look the same and have very similar ingredients but i cant find any information or comparison vid on this💖❤️
Thank you so much. As an aging woman of color with occasional breakouts, it can be quite overwhelming trying to determine what is the right product. So glad to know that the 'black soaps' are not for me as I tend to have oily skin. However. I've also noticed that the oil is less the older I get. That said, can you make a video on best products for the older woman. 50+. ~thx (new subbie btw)
Hi Dr Rattan. Thank you for this video!!! You are AMAZING! I have a quick question regarding tranexamic acid for hyperpigmentation. Is it it something you’ll recommend? Xx
Thanks so much for this video 🎉. I've been using Dudu Osun and natural unprocessed black soap for years and it definitely didn't reduce my sebum production but it did clear my skin and brighten it.
Concerning The Ordinary layering, I have combination skin, how would I combine the hyperpigmentation and acne-prone skin routines you created? Love your videos xxx
Omg!! You are the best! I love Dudu Osun for my skin it cleared all my pimples and when I stop using it my pimples come back. I’m just so glad and more confident now when I use it now. Might try the other favorite one of yours. Love the professional opinions on a product popular in the black community.
@@TheSweetdiva01 it is not good for mine. Gives me white heads and roughens it more. Dove soap is quite gentle . I use it on my face and body. Thanks for replying
I loved the video coz it was something i was contemplating. I loved your Loreal product review as well. Could you pls do do a Neutrogena product review as well. Specifically the Hydro Boost Line and their Accelerated Retinol SA range. Thanks
Thank you for this video. I have oily skin that is also a bit sensitive. I realised black soap dries my skin so I buy the raw black soap and mix it with honey and rosewater. This comes out very okay for me and I've used ONLY black soap all over my body for over 3years now and I see it is very good for me. Dr. V, do you think this is okay?
This is going to be good...sends the kids out the room 😂 I've always wanted to try African black soap...will give it a miss, I have eczema. Thanks for the info 👍
I would think it would cure your eczema. You just have to try a mild version of the product or only use a little at a time and then use moisturizer right after.
I have eczema and that was my problem but it was less irritating than any other soap. So, my boyfriend said that that’s because we just use a generalized black soap. The real black soap “makers” in west Africa would have to know what you need it for to personalize the ingredients according to the person’s skin. He said for one with eczema they’d add a bit of sulphur to the mix.
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@DR. Vanita Rattan I am light skin black male who suffers from acne and dark spots especially in the forehead area.. Does your Free E-guide apply to me?
Hi Dr is Lemon and Vitamin C soap good soap and can I use it everyday. I have normal black skin
Romans 10:9-10 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Pray this prayer( the prayer doesn't get u to heaven but believing with ur whole heart does). Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and that I deserve hell. I realize that you died in the cross and shed ur blood to save me. Please forgive me for my sins and come into my heart and save me now. I am trusting in you only for my eternal salvation. Please help me now that I am saved to serve u faithfully. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen.
questions? u can ask me. Its worth it to know him
I don't know why but my face loves coconut oil... My body is okay too. I use fractionated and my face is more glowy when I use it
Beside that... I loooooooooove your content and appreciate you for effort . You are literally my Skincare god fairy 🎉
I saw dudu osun in the thumbnail and knew that you were really for the melanated folks! I appreciate you Dr. V!
Hehe 😁❤❤❤
She is here for us like no other! Love it.
@@sandratabansi4320 aww. You will make me cry☺❤
From Nigeria she really is helping us alot
@MUAzanga very wrong to use a bar soap on the face 😀 😀
I’m a licensed Esthetician and I use raw African black soap from West Africa Ghana always on my skin and on some of my clients with acne prone skin. It’s perfect for my skin. It softens my skin and removes makeup perfectly. Been using for well over 20 years and can’t see changing now. Thanks for the information so I have something to compare the original to and tell my clients.
Yes please!
Same Here: been using Raw Black Soap since 2015
Is it good for dry skin?
I have dry skin, I use black soap once to twice weekly. And moisturize after with a Shea cream ... I use coconut oil too ...my face loves coconut oil.
I am a cosmetic formulator , I do avoid oil to my formulations esp face products but I do use it on my body butter. But for face , experiment...who knows your skin might love coconut oil or and black soap. However use black soap in moderate
It's crazy how my face loves avocado oil too and it's a comodogenic oil .
Raw means natural so if there is even one thing that is added to the simple ash and coconut oil/ shea butter mix then keep trying to find a plain one
YES!! You are amazing Dr. V! You have no idea the extent to which your work is truly helping your fellow POC. During these crazy COVID-19 times and with all the racial issues escalating around the world, a lot of us are realizing how much soul healing work we have to do through better self-care practices. Your videos have been a huge part of my healing/self-care journey, and I thank you for putting your heart into this. God Bless you! ❤️
Aww thankyou. That went straight to my heart 🙏🏽❤❤❤
@@vanitarattan
Please give review for Clinique anti-blemish sos kit.
Is is worth to use it for blemishes and pigmentation.
Well said EY
Well said...
Ditto! Thanks (Dr) V!
Hello guys, I'm a Nigerian living in Nigeria. While all these black soaps might be good, they're not all natural and raw African black soap. I'd recommend that you go to your local African store and look for black soap that looks like dark breadcrumbs bar and smells like ashes. The incredible by nature brand is the closest thing that is like African black soap. You could also add other ingredients like honey and aloe vera gel to reduce the ph if you're more sensitive or with dry skin. Love and light 😊
And if you're adding honey and/or aloe Vera gel, mix it in little batches so they don't go rancid quickly.
I’ve lived in Ghana 🇬🇭 for over 8 years. Used BLACK SOAP by TAMA ❤it was the best gift to bring back home to Pakistan 🇵🇰
I love how you make everything so accessible and easy to understand, straight to the point. I always look forward to your videos!
Thankyou ❤❤
Boy, I wish you existed when I was a teenager🙂
Yes, this is content that is needed. Yes, you are a voice that is needed. Yes, you are doing an amazing job! YASS!
Aww thankyou x
Some African families make it themselves or have a Aunty in locality who sells it, it comes in tubs & they even add some herbs sometimes. A lady makes and sells hers near My grandmothers house, you can watch her make it & she can add some stuff for you too but the manufactured ones just add too many ingredients.
Does she sell any of her black soap online?
Look into selling online. Great business opportunity for the family. Here in the States, I pay around $10 usd for a bar.
Which African country are you from ? I'm a Ghanaian (ashanti) and my grandmother's sister was the one who use to make it
i was thinking the same thing .... some add this green stuff but it s not neem
@@lapoupee88 it's moringar
I was given black soap from Ghana fresh and not manufactured. Hopefully that’s a good one. And yes you’re doing a fabulous job. Thank you 💕💕
heyy how did it work for you?
Ghana soap is also fab,i used both this +Dudu Osun which both worked w acne /irritations when I also use a light moisturizer straight after
How is it working?🌼
Yes! Thank you so much for these videos. The majority of skincare products are not made with Black/Asian skin in mind, so your channel and the way you break things down are a breath of fresh air. I do wish I had all this information when I was a teenager, so I’ve sent a link to your channel to my teenage nieces! Bless you.
Aww thankyou ❤
The majority of these products are made with no human in mind. Just a toxic brew of synthetic chemicals and cheap fillers to make a quick buck. I’ve now started making my own CP soaps for me and my associates. I’ve been making my own skin creams for years and will never go back. 🌹
Dr. V you truly are a real one, I’ve learned so much from you in such a short time. I keep tellin ppl find actual dermatologists on here and don’t solely rely on skin care enthusiasts 🤷🏾♀️🌚
It's a little stripping for my face but I used it as a teen and it helped my acne. I dont use it much on my skin anymore but it's great on my body. It's also great as a shampoo. Cleans the scalp.
I’ll admit I watched this video holding my breath as I though Dr V was give black soap a big NO🙅♀️... but I was pleasantly surprised when she said it’s ok for my skin. 😁
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You and me both!
You are just amazing your platform has assisted me in the choice of products I purchase for my dark skin and boosted my knowledge, so Thank You! Please do a video on good sops/shower gels/ bath soaps that suit the skin of colour 💜
Thankyou, I will x
Lovely to see a fellow doctor on here catering to the POC community! I’ve learnt a lot of the lessons you teach the hard way,and it’s a pleasant surprise to see a derm catering to us now. Thanks!
I use black African soap and it’s the only thing that cleared my skin completely. I don’t feel I’ve dried out being I balance with moisturizer. It helped my skin not be so overly oily; i used to be a disco ball. Love love love it.
I’ve tried the “hyped” gentle cleansing like cervave for example which totally broke me out. & made my skin worse.
Which company you use?
Me,too!
I love Dudu Osun for deep cleaning the skin . Hyperpigmentation is caused by dirt bacteria and fungus on the skin . Just follow with Shea butter as moisturisers after. The lime and lemon juice are pH regulators so the Dudu Osun is less drying. Love that you like it.
A video on "hidden" fragrance terms at the back of packaging, please Dr V.
I stopped Dudu after using it briefly because of the artificial fragrance. I have gone back to using 100% natural raw black soap from Ghana with nothing added, in the mornings only. I swear by it for acne breakouts and always have. Thanks for this video.
Thankyou xx
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@@beatriceoluwadare5062 where were you able to get the Fragrance Free version because i cant seem to find it Anywhere. Thanks
How do you know that it's artificial fragrance?
@@beatriceoluwadare5062 could you Drop some of the Online Stores. Thanks.
We need a Kojic acid soap video too. Thank you
Literally washed with Dudu soap. It's smells amazing, my skin gets so clean it literally squeaks but it does like you said drys the skin out. I'm looking forward to trying the one you recommended instead.
The efforts you put in to educate your users are amazing!! Highly appreciate your efforts!!
I am a biracial women and have been struggling with acne concerns for over 20yrs. It’s nice to see someone not treating skin concerns as a ‘blanket concern’ considering all skin is different. I stumbled upon your video and subscribed to your channel. I find your videos helpful! I have a lot of scaring and have issues with pigmentation as result of prior acne. Still have breakouts. I was hoping to try black soap but now not so sure. My t-zone area tends to get very oily. 😔
Same! I'm here for the same reasons lol we're in this together boo!
Shafi Williams.... I’m considering accutane at this point. I’ve tried everything and nothing works for me. Thanks to Dr. Rattan I now have an understanding that most products are made for Caucasian women, so that explains why so many things didn’t work for me. Knowledge is key.
@@lynr8060 Everyone’s skin is different based on local environment and likely diet .. not because of our racial differences.
All the “ethnically” beneficial ingredients she lists are just as beneficial to caucasians as they are to non-causasians and likewise for the bad ingredients. They’re bad for Caucasian skin too!
Your skin problems are not exclusive to your race.
This “doctor” seems like she’s just trying to be virtuous by outcasting a specific group of people because that’s the current popular thing to do.
I wouldn’t exactly find this “nice” when it is the textbook definition of racial prejudice.
African black soap is not a Nigerian thing. It is made all over WEST AFRICAN and even some Central Africa. Some African black soaps are blackish depends on how burn the ingredients
But it is considered Nigerian because it originated from the Yoruba people but yes all of West Africa makes it
Emmanuella Martins not true. Sorry.
@@emmanuellamartins4303 Yoruba people are in about five countries though... My friend is Yoruba from Benin.
@@rimun5235 I know I'm not disagreeing with the fact that Yoruba people are all over west Africa because of migration I'm just saying the soap originated with the Yoruba people.
See, I hate when people can not identify the origin of something African so they just say Nigeria, then Nigerians just agree. They will even make Wikipedia pages to solidify their lies. Not too long ago they were saying jollof rice is Nigerian, until the Sene-Gambians spoke up. They even attribute dashiki to Nigeria...which is also very false. I hate it 😡
Nothing clears and regulates my incredibly oily like black soap.. Whew I’m so happy to hear it’s not been a myth this whole time
As a Nigerian am happy to see the black in your channel. The Ghanians also make black soap , you are doing a very good job. Thank you very much 😍
Yes but Nigerians (the yoruba) started it. And it's okay to acknowledge that.
@@EloquentlyEse Yes
@@EloquentlyEse oh shut up!
I bought the third kind and fourth. They have become my all-around soaps/shampoo. Love them both!
Thank you! I’ve been using and selling Mary Kay for 30 years. It’s time for a natural change. For my 56th birthday next month, I’m treating myself to a natural and healthier lifestyle. Thank you again for all of your great information videos for women of color!🙏🏽❤️💋
I'm glad you REVIEWED dudu-osun because as Nigerian, I've used it several times. I loved it but then it was truly dehydrating as i have a dry skin. Thanks for this video.
Am Gambian I have been using dudu osun it causes dry skin that's why you should moisturize your skin after bath then you will see the glow
@@yamzyyamzy3646 thanks for sharing Yamzy :)
Yes Dr V, you are doing an amazing job for POC. This was an amazing review, that's right African black soap is actually brown and without any perfumes, acid etc. I have implemented alot of what you have said with the Ordinary and layering water based products etc and gave noticed a huge difference in my skin. Thank you so much and keep up the good work which is appreciated. God bless you 🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾👸🏾
Amazing 🙌❤
Yeah the one she recommended is the best 'I'm talking through experience'😊
which one was it?
YES! I’m so glad that I found your channel a few months ago! I’ve learnd so much on how I should treat my skin, and I ’m forever grateful🙏🏾. To quote you, Dr.V - ” everything that goes into your skin care should be good for your skin ”❤️
Hehe! Amazing 🙌❤
God I love your channel thank you so much. I'm a committed black soap user with combination skin so I really appreciate how you articulated its benefits and what to avoid or pay attention to. It's been quite good for my skin. THANK YOU!
Thank you for sharing very informative videos. I used black soap once and never used it again, my skin became extremely dry after using it. I have dry skin and pigmentation.
Just discovered this rare gem, appreciate you Dr. V!!!!
Thank you for the video:
I wish to clarify a thing about soap chemistry,
Coconut oil becomes saponified, when it gets combined with a natural alkali
- that is the ashes of coco/cacao pods or roasted plantain -
The ash works as a natural lye replacement.
Alkaline element is always needed to turn any oil into soap.
With back soap it’s traditionally and ideally coconut oil:
Shea butter being the 3rd and ideally last ingredient.
The fewer the better as you mentioned.
The best black soap for me
is 3 ingredients very soft almost like hard play dough,
light brown, gentle , non drying, soap type, mine comes unbranded
from an organic supplier in Ghana.
this soap making process the natural glycerol left in the product unlike with mentioned “over processed” harder soaps which will last longer and are less likely to melt on their own if left wet,
but that also lack the miraculous softerness and moisture properties.
glycerol has a higher world market price than the soap itself , and this is why it’s often removed in and sold separately, when making more processed soaps everywhere.
,the black soap has its natural moisture and some free oil left in its structure, making the surfactant/soap part doing the cleansing, taking the oil with itself while leaving the skin feeling soft without robbing it from its glow giving naturals oils.
an excellent choice for
removing all types of makeup
Healing skin issues (by being able to eliminate synthetic alternatives ).
Works for face body and whole family.
Namaste 🙏
She is apparently a formulator so I am surprised she doesn't know this
Where do you purchase your black soap?
Another great African black soap is Nokware. It is organic and they have a few types of black soap. My fav is the one with neem oil.
Yes, FRAGRANCE. Continue to provide us with these type of videos. Can you do one on Josie Maran's Argan oil line? We appreciate your very humble approach with your audience. Thank you for making a difference regarding skin of color with your knowledge, beauty, and recommendations.
Fabulous!! Great job you are doing for the "skin of color" people!
You are so energetic and understand all the questions we all have!!! Thank you
In my country Guine-Bissau, we have very dark ones, brown and white soap and were never made for skin bleaching (thank God).
The ones with essence are not the pure ones, as the pure ones don't really smell great with no essence added but are amazing and natural products.
I found African black soap so drying, so I stopped using it.
Edit: YES! FRAGRANCE VIDEO PLEASE & LA ROCHE POSAY REVIEW PLEASE 😇
It is quite drying.
Dr. Vanita Rattan The Hyperpigmentation Clinic can’t wait for future videos!🤗
Same. It burned and dried my skin so bad. I couldn't continue using it...
Jenb B same
Just add olive oil to the mixture you will be fine
Yes, amazing job and thank you for taking the time to investigate and share your findings!
Black soap removes makeup perfectly. But it is extremely drying.
Yes it is x
To remove make up, dirt and SPF use and oil cleanser followed by a water based cleanser.
Hi actually it depends as there is not one real natural Black Soap. When I buy it in Congo I specify for what purpose I am going to use it. I get one to take care of my feet and one for my face that is super gentle. And that is true it is super efficient to remove makeup. In this video I see some Black Soaps which have nothing to do with the homemade you buy in Africa as she mentioned in the video, but many Brands call thrir soap Black Soap for marketing I guess as the label is not protected... Although there is not one single receipe there are basic ingredients in the receipe and it is pretty clear that you don't add unecessary ingredients like perfume or essential oils which can irritate the skin.
Try oil cleansing first!
Moisturize afterwards you should be ok
YES I would love to hear about Urban Skin Rx in the US.
Their even tone soap brightened my skin but broke me out.
I'd love a review on this brand as well. I love in Canada but never knew if it was worth it to purchase anything from the brand
Luv2shop all of their products broke me out! Idk what’s up w that
I love black soap I just wish they didn’t use Palm oil.
‘YES’ and ‘FRAGRANCE’ and thank you for this video Dr Vanita! I am an avid black soap user but do not use any of the brands you mentioned. I use raw Ghanaian black soap (purchased while in Nigeria) and I find it much better for my skin. Unfortunately because it is raw and sold by the weight, there is no ingredient list however it is not drying in my skin. I combine it with water or rosewater in a jar (which breaks/melts it down into a luscious creamy liquid) to use on my body in replacement of mass produced soaps/shower gel.
Hm how can u buy a black soap from Ghana in Nigeria while black soap originated from Nigeria am also made in Nigeria?
Yes, I am definitely"Team Black Soap"
I use mine plain. No additives. And mine I made by my grandmother in Northern Nigeria. Sabulun solo is fantastic. The Ghanaians make a good one too.
Yes...you are doing a good job. You're a professional taking your time to educate us and I'm sure I along with others are very grateful. 👍🏽
Thankyou 🙏🏽❤
Hi Dr. V, the really good quality black soaps don’t come as a bar soap. They come in some form of bowl and you scoop it to apply. These ones are overly processed, and essential oils are rarely used except for the factory produced ones
Like what would we do without you, like really?. If only I can show you my before and after since watching your videos on skin care for skin of colour. The amount of wrong things I was doing before your advices. My skin is glowing, I don't feel the need to wear make up any more. I actually understand my skin. I just want to thank you and god should continue to bless you abundantly. 🙌🏾
Aww you gave me goose bumps. Thankyou ❤🙏🏽
I love using black soap. The black soap I use is Raw black soap from Ghana. It keeps my face and body soft I also use it to wash my hair. It cleans the hair very well, without drying it out.
Dudu Osun brightens my skin so much 😭 I need to get some immediately
It doesn’t brighten
@@brendanpearl6910 I was speaking about my skin specifically. Sorry it doesn’t work for you!
This channel is a GOLD MINE! Thank you Dr. V!
Thank you so much for making this video! I am mixed and never realized that I should be doing my skincare differently due to being a woman of color. I learned so much. Thank you again.
Black soap is the best, you'll thank god u found something like it, I'll use it till I die lol
I'm from Ghana, located in Berekum in the Bono region.
I make African black soap products for sale, which I was taught by an elderly woman.
When it comes to the colour changes, either black or brown, it depends on the oils you use in the process, and also, sometimes, it depends on the cocoa pod ashes.
I have never used plantain ashes before, so I don't know much about it.
When it comes to the cocoa pod ashes, there are oils like palm kernel oil that make the soap black and red oils, which are not chemically bleached, make the soap look brown or dark brown.
But it is not only made in Nigeria but also in most west Africa countries.
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Just subscribed thank you I so needed this video as a dark skinned africa woman I been struggling with proper skin care soaps thank thank you 2 years later 🙏 ❤ 😘 💙 ♥
Hello Dr V, I have oily combination acne prone skin, is any of these suitable for me. I am a big fan of African soap. Thank you for all your hard work. We really appreciate your channel which is dedicated to BAME community.
Thankyou xx
Try nasabb. They have palm oil, not coconut.
@@catorce9027 Thanks, I will look that up.
@@catorce9027 they kill orangutans to use palm trees.
I’m so happy to subscribe to a specialist that understands personally my skin journey. Thank you. ❤️👍🏽❤️
Where do you get the soap from?
Actually I have acne prone skin but I used it and it cleared my acne but I was using asprin on my face as well but my skin never looked better. Yes
Which of them did you use?
@@conceptormavwali9542 oh... I used the locally manufactured one and added some coconut oil castor oil, honey, jojoba, and other ingredients
@@aanie1789 thanks
How do you use aspirin on your skin?
@@lillola9307 I make a paste with asprin and apply
Yes yes! inspiring how you give back to our community by researching and sharing your time and passion!
You and dr Alexis, thank you for your being here for us
The best black /brown soap comes from Ghana. Nigeria,
make some good ones too. You are right, not all black/ brown soap are equal. Like the dudu and the American shea black soap .They are not the real thing. But, some people think they are.The soap can be mix with African shea butter. Thanks for sharing.👍
Yes you are doing a good job. I Love love watching you
Aww thankyou xx
Dr. I used this product 6 years ago for a year. Fast forward, yes I have big pigment scars on both sides of my face and I just can't seem to find anything to reduce it. Thankfully, I found your UA-cam channel and learning so much. Thank you ❤❤
We need a video on parfume too. Thank you💗
Great Job Dr V. the black soaps could actually be brought raw in some parts of Nigeria and so You could add actives and avoid stuff you don't want in it.
Love all your videos. I am a doctor myself and didn't know coloured skin needed so much care. The work you are doing here is beautiful. I learned a lot from u. Thank u.
Try the African black soap organic unscented by African Fair Trade Society!!! Ingredients:
Butyrospermumparkii (organic shea butter), Plantains skins, Cocoa Pods, argan Oil, avocado oil
Hate to be a Debbie downer but I attended Dr V’s clinic in Harley Street when it was called Hyperpigmentation Clinic for dark circles. They done a treatment around my eyes which completely ruined my under eye skin and 3 years later they still look messed up! Be very weary especially when it comes to your face. I paid nearly £1000.00 for my skin to get ruined.
Sorry to hear that. I am strongly considering the dark circle treatment as the results look great. Would you mind sharing why you were disappointed?
LiLoves Beautee So firstly I got the treatment and my under eye skin dried out and began to look like eczema even though I was applying the creams as directed. I then had issues trying to contact Dr V and her team after calling and sending text messages. Due to this I demanded my money back and that’s when Dr V contacted me. She gave me back 50% and sent me some other creams which I used but did not see no results in improving my ruined skin texture - at this point I was no longer concerned about my dark circles as the texture was so bad! I found another skin clinic and after paying a fraction of the price for products and treatment my skin texture returned back to some kind of normality, however my dark circles remained.
Since attending Dr V’s clinic my under eyes have never been the same. I was floored when I saw this YT channel! I only commented because I’m trying to save others from going through the hell that I have been through. The whole process has really knocked my confidence. I’ve started to look into treatment for my dark circles again but this time I’m going down the PROVEN SCIENTIFIC route.
The biggest lesson for me is that anybody can rent a room in a fancy house in Harley Street as long as you’ve got the money.
Yes yes yes yes yesssssss 🙌 UA-cam algorithm got me to your Chanel a month ago and I’ve watch all your videos and subscribe to your IG! I’m so happy someone is finally talking about our skins and telling us the truth! I use black soap and now I will be more conscious witch one to buy thanks to you! Great job Dr V ❤️ from 🇨🇦 !!!!
Dr. V your videos are so informative and I really appreciate how you focus solely on POC skin. I was really excited to see this video and your thoughts on black soap. I've been using this soap on and off since my teen years and I always found myself going back to it because i could always count on it to work without any issues. Can you also give your thoughts on castile soap?
Thank you! You are doing a great job....I usually just watch and press the like button but had to let you know. Keep going! x
Hehe...thankyou for the supporta
yes please do a video on fragrances in skincare!!! i’m so careful with what i buy and check ingredient lists but i never know what could be in there that they’re not being transparent about.
Can you do a video on whether turmeric masks improve hyperpigmentation?
In my opinion ,turmeric dye’s your skin .because of its colors !
@@juststar6425 how much do u put ? it helped my skin soo much
@@nella8555 maybe two spoon and then I use what I can ,then store it out for use next time !it makes my skin brighter for like 1 week and then the color gets off
@@juststar6425 yes u have to use a mask of hard greek yogurth and tumeric and a little citrus for hyperpigmention and also use sun screen it really got rid of all my hyperpigmentation around my mouth. If u used it with honey its for dry skin.. u u used the wrong mask. Try it again if u didnt do it like i said
I've been using Dr. Woods for years now, ooops! It has helped, but I don't want any issues down the line. I received my first order of Sky Organics today. You're the best, doctor.
Can you review at home derma roller /microneedling /derma stamp /derma pen etc
I will x
I am waiting for this too! Thank you so much x
Yes! This is excellent request! I just purchased a derma needle roller and not sure if that was a good idea. I'm trying to rid of some post acne hyperpigmentation scars, but have sensitive skin. Dr. V please do a video on these skin care tools! @dr.v
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Did this video ever happen?
Yes!! This was a great video.I love black soap. The ones you didn’t like where the same ones in the past I tried and did not like...your favorite was also my favorite! It’s the only “kind” that actually works for my skin. All natural basic ingredients with a good moisturizer have my skin looking amazing
Umm honestly I am SOO GLAD I FOUND YOU! and I just want to say a GIGANTIC thank you so so much for all the hard work you put into educating us about our skin! I've just been learning so much and realising where I've been going wrong with my skin care! 🙈 And it's all thanks to you! I also wanted to ask is Cetraben and Zerobase essentially the same? They look the same and have very similar ingredients but i cant find any information or comparison vid on this💖❤️
Wow!! Great to see you've covered black soap too
Yes. Glad you did uploading everyday. Thank you 🙏🏽
No wonder it is working perfectly for me, it’s simply because I have got a combination skin
Skin “brightening” (reading whitening) is mildly alarming- and I’ve never heard of such a side effect personally.
Thank you so much. As an aging woman of color with occasional breakouts, it can be quite overwhelming trying to determine what is the right product. So glad to know that the 'black soaps' are not for me as I tend to have oily skin. However. I've also noticed that the oil is less the older I get.
That said, can you make a video on best products for the older woman. 50+.
~thx (new subbie btw)
Could you make a video on post inflammatory hypopigmentation and de-pigmentation?
I will x
When I saw Dudu Osun I just had to subscribe. Thank you for this😊🙏🏼.
Hi Dr Rattan. Thank you for this video!!! You are AMAZING! I have a quick question regarding tranexamic acid for hyperpigmentation. Is it it something you’ll recommend? Xx
Thanks so much for this video 🎉.
I've been using Dudu Osun and natural unprocessed black soap for years and it definitely didn't reduce my sebum production but it did clear my skin and brighten it.
Concerning The Ordinary layering, I have combination skin, how would I combine the hyperpigmentation and acne-prone skin routines you created? Love your videos xxx
concentrate on acne n eventually incorporate hyperpigmentation routine on alternate days
Omg!! You are the best! I love Dudu Osun for my skin it cleared all my pimples and when I stop using it my pimples come back. I’m just so glad and more confident now when I use it now. Might try the other favorite one of yours. Love the professional opinions on a product popular in the black community.
Do you have an oily face ... I use dudu on my body, I want to know if I can use it on my face cos I have an oily t zone.. please reply soonest
pharm Mirabel Hello, yes I have a VERY OILY face and I use it on my face and it works well for my skin.
@@TheSweetdiva01 it is not good for mine. Gives me white heads and roughens it more. Dove soap is quite gentle . I use it on my face and body. Thanks for replying
I loved the video coz it was something i was contemplating. I loved your Loreal product review as well. Could you pls do do a Neutrogena product review as well. Specifically the Hydro Boost Line and their Accelerated Retinol SA range.
Thanks
Definitely xx
Yes, please make a video about the hidden names companies use for perfume/fragrance in their products!!🙏🏽
Black soap really dries out your body so use a moisturizer after
Yes! Really helpful years later
Thank you for this video.
I have oily skin that is also a bit sensitive. I realised black soap dries my skin so I buy the raw black soap and mix it with honey and rosewater. This comes out very okay for me and I've used ONLY black soap all over my body for over 3years now and I see it is very good for me.
Dr. V, do you think this is okay?
Yes! Thank you, my teenage son is have acne issues now and I’m doing my research to help him.
This is going to be good...sends the kids out the room 😂
I've always wanted to try African black soap...will give it a miss, I have eczema. Thanks for the info 👍
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I would think it would cure your eczema. You just have to try a mild version of the product or only use a little at a time and then use moisturizer right after.
I have eczema and that was my problem but it was less irritating than any other soap. So, my boyfriend said that that’s because we just use a generalized black soap. The real black soap “makers” in west Africa would have to know what you need it for to personalize the ingredients according to the person’s skin. He said for one with eczema they’d add a bit of sulphur to the mix.