I spent a whole day researching this method and finally, found a research paper dedicated to understanding the process in order to bring economic opportunity to the area. What they learned is the reason they use these materials are that it makes lye. Each plant produces a certain strength, which is why they use these three items. Plantain peel and truck has more than the other two but certain trees wood and/bark has the most. The ash produces lye both sodium and potassium at different %, which is needed in all soaps. The final product is called "Potash." It can be bought in African stores but make no mistake about it it is lye. So why go through all of that work just to produce regular "lye" when you can buy it at most hardware stores or online. The problem I have with this is what "investors" have with the product, its consistency. Lye has to be measured according to the amount of soap produced. When lye and oil interact it produces soap. The lye is dissolved in the oil, which is called saponification. Once this happens its no longer lye it is a different compound, which is why we say there is NO lye in your soap. Just like using eggs, sugar, and milk in your cake batter once this happens you can't separate the eggs out again. But in soap, if the correct amount isn't used it won't saponify, therefore, there is lye still in your soap and that is a problem, which could be why people are breaking out from using the soap. Now, I don't want to stop people from using African Black Soap, because this process has been passed down and if you are getting a consistent product then they are doing it right, at least the person who knows how to make the ash correctly and how much material to add. But you do it well that is a different story. If you want to make Africa Black Soap then go to www.soapcalc.com and read the information. Adding lye is a science, however, producing a soap you enjoy is an art because the percentages and the type of oils used will change the product. There are many soapmakers on here that give education of making soap. One person is www.soapqueen.com but there are many who are dedicated to education because they have stores they want you to buy your products from. My point is to caution you about the production method and just because something doesn't occur in nature doesn't mean it is useless. America is a first world country because of its science and means of production. Everyone doesn't need to be on this nature kick unless you are allergic to something but those things occur in nature as well.
Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of knowledge. As an Afro-Boriquena I've always been so connected to and drawn to plantains, tamarind, and banana leaves and had NO idea that these were also used to make black soap which I love so much. Thank you!!!!!
Tamarind or TAMARINDO is a popular fruit in the Caribbean ( Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica) and Central America. We eat it raw and also we use it to make juice, ice cream candy and more. in New York you find it in every supermarket and fruit stand. My grandmother has 2 trees in her back yard. I love Tamarind Juice, its delicious!!! by the way NICE VIDEO thank you.
I'm thinking now that the enzymes in plantain and banana leaf are part of this soaps properties. One can score a banana leaf lightly and wrap meat in it to tenderize. Same thing in meat tenderizers you buy at the store. The enzymes break down dry skin keratin and allow them to be washed away.
Emily Marte , no you can use the skin of green plantains, ripe n unripe bananas to make the ash. Just make sure they r dry enough to be able burn out completely, n left overs after burning, will be your potash
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I spent a whole day researching this method and finally, found a research paper dedicated to understanding the process in order to bring economic opportunity to the area. What they learned is the reason they use these materials are that it makes lye. Each plant produces a certain strength, which is why they use these three items. Plantain peel and truck has more than the other two but certain trees wood and/bark has the most. The ash produces lye both sodium and potassium at different %, which is needed in all soaps. The final product is called "Potash." It can be bought in African stores but make no mistake about it it is lye. So why go through all of that work just to produce regular "lye" when you can buy it at most hardware stores or online. The problem I have with this is what "investors" have with the product, its consistency. Lye has to be measured according to the amount of soap produced. When lye and oil interact it produces soap. The lye is dissolved in the oil, which is called saponification. Once this happens its no longer lye it is a different compound, which is why we say there is NO lye in your soap. Just like using eggs, sugar, and milk in your cake batter once this happens you can't separate the eggs out again. But in soap, if the correct amount isn't used it won't saponify, therefore, there is lye still in your soap and that is a problem, which could be why people are breaking out from using the soap. Now, I don't want to stop people from using African Black Soap, because this process has been passed down and if you are getting a consistent product then they are doing it right, at least the person who knows how to make the ash correctly and how much material to add. But you do it well that is a different story. If you want to make Africa Black Soap then go to www.soapcalc.com and read the information. Adding lye is a science, however, producing a soap you enjoy is an art because the percentages and the type of oils used will change the product. There are many soapmakers on here that give education of making soap. One person is www.soapqueen.com but there are many who are dedicated to education because they have stores they want you to buy your products from. My point is to caution you about the production method and just because something doesn't occur in nature doesn't mean it is useless. America is a first world country because of its science and means of production. Everyone doesn't need to be on this nature kick unless you are allergic to something but those things occur in nature as well.
Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of knowledge. As an Afro-Boriquena I've always been so connected to and drawn to plantains, tamarind, and banana leaves and had NO idea that these were also used to make black soap which I love so much. Thank you!!!!!
Thank you so much and GOD bless 🙏
Tamarind or TAMARINDO is a popular fruit in the Caribbean ( Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica) and Central America. We eat it raw and also we use it to make juice, ice cream candy and more. in New York you find it in every supermarket and fruit stand. My grandmother has 2 trees in her back yard. I love Tamarind Juice, its delicious!!! by the way NICE VIDEO thank you.
Where can i buy it?
God BLESS you
Shalom sister, nice vidoe and May Yah continue to be bless you.
Tudah!
Shalom Sis! I've been looking for a video like this! All Praises! 💖
I'm thinking now that the enzymes in plantain and banana leaf are part of this soaps properties. One can score a banana leaf lightly and wrap meat in it to tenderize. Same thing in meat tenderizers you buy at the store.
The enzymes break down dry skin keratin and allow them to be washed away.
Shalom sister I can’t find your part 2 and part 3?
Shalom thank you for making this video
i am like a bird well fed ! we are blessed thank YOU LORD !
I love your video. I plan on making some this week. Where can i get the banana leaf?
I got mine from a neighbor, but depending on where you live, maybe a Caribbean or Hispanic market. Or like me a neighbor.
Thank you. I called a friend this morning who actually has some in their backyard.
Shalom just ran across your page. Yah bless you sister! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!
Shalom sister! Happy Sabbath. What tribe are you from?
You are so beautiful I use raw african black soap and raw shea butter as well
only sweet plantain can be used?
Emily Marte , no you can use the skin of green plantains, ripe n unripe bananas to make the ash.
Just make sure they r dry enough to be able burn out completely, n left overs after burning, will be your potash
r u from trinidad??
No, I am not. I'm from the USA.
cece's world me too because she know about plantain and d tambron😂😂
Set Apart Living she means your background
where did you buy the banana leaves
I got mind from a neighbor across the street from me. But you can buy them.
ok cool are you in Florida
and thank you
No, Southern California
ok thank you so much