This is not the little jar you hide in the back of the bathroom cabinet. This is the big family-size jar that shows up ready to handle everybody’s business.
Our 20oz Raw African Black Soap Paste has a thick, scoopable texture that turns into rich lather when you add water. Use a little for your face, work up more for your body, or mix a separate diluted batch for the shower. You control the consistency, which is part of the fun—and also why this jar tends to last longer than people expect.
Made with coconut oil, palm kernel oil, shea butter tree bark, palm leaves, banana tree bark and leaves, plantains, plantain skin ash, ground cocoa pods, and purified water, this vegan cleanser contains no added fragrance or artificial color. Its deep color, earthy aroma, and natural variation come from the traditional plant ingredients doing what they do.
Brought to you by Mama Aswan Butters & Oils, a Black-owned, independent business based right here in Dayton, Ohio, this big 20oz jar is made for busy bathrooms, shared routines, and families who would rather not replace the soap every other week.
What It Is
Raw African Black Soap Paste is the thick, concentrated version of African black soap.
It has the same plant-based ingredients and cleansing benefits as our Liquid African Black Soap, but the experience is different. The liquid version is already pourable and ready to dispense. The paste comes in a scoopable jar, so you can mix it with as much—or as little—water as you like.
Want a thicker hand-lathered cleanser? Scoop and add a little water.
Want something pourable for the shower? Dilute a portion in a separate bottle.
The paste is basically the choose-your-own-adventure version of black soap.
Who It Is For
Families who want one large multipurpose cleanser
Households tired of running out of soap every other Tuesday
People who prefer a thick, scoopable cleansing texture
Customers who like mixing their cleanser to their preferred consistency
Makeup and sunscreen wearers ready to wash off the day
Vegan and plant-based body-care routines
Face and body cleansing without a shelf full of separate products
Anyone who sees a 20 oz jar and immediately feels more secure
Looking for a smaller size? Just click here!
What It Helps With
Keeping the family bathroom stocked
At 20 ounces, this jar gives multiple household members plenty to work with. One person can use it for face washing, another can use it in the shower, and somebody else can make a diluted bottle—because apparently everyone has their own system.
Customizing your cleanser
Unlike a ready-poured liquid soap, the paste lets you decide how concentrated or diluted each use feels. Mix only what you need and adjust as you go.
Makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup
Work a small amount into lather to help wash away complexion products, sunscreen, excess oil, sweat, and the general layer that comes from leaving the house.
Body cleansing without weak lather
The paste builds a rich foam once water gets involved. A small scoop can cover more ground than it looks capable of, so there is no need to dig into the jar like you are serving potato salad.
Cutting down on bathroom clutter
One large jar can cover face and body cleansing for more than one person. Your bathroom shelf may finally stop looking like it is applying for warehouse status.
Why Mama Aswan Is Different
At Mama Aswan Butters & Oils, we do more than put traditional body care on a shelf and send you home with a jar and a prayer. We explain how to use it, what to expect, and how to get the most out of it without wasting product or overdoing the scrub. No mystery directions, no miracle promises, and no bathroom full of unanswered questions.
Good body care should come with honest guidance, practical tips, and a little personality. We make traditional products feel approachable, useful, and easy to work into real life.
FAQs
Can I turn African black soap paste into liquid soap?
Yes. Scoop a small amount into a separate bottle, add water, and shake until blended. Start with more water than paste, then adjust slowly. Keep the original jar dry rather than mixing the entire container at once.
Can my whole family use the same jar of black soap paste?
Yes. The 20oz size is a practical option for a household, but everyone should scoop it with clean, dry hands or a clean utensil. Younger users and anyone new to raw black soap should start slowly and patch test first.
Why does the color or texture of my black soap paste vary?
Natural variation is normal. Traditional plant ingredients and plantain skin ash can produce slight differences in color, thickness, and texture from batch to batch. It is raw black soap—not a factory-perfect jar of beige goo trying to look identical forever.
This is not the little jar you hide in the back of the bathroom cabinet. This is the big family-size jar that shows up ready to handle everybody’s business.
Our 20oz Raw African Black Soap Paste has a thick, scoopable texture that turns into rich lather when you add water. Use a little for your face, work up more for your body, or mix a separate diluted batch for the shower. You control the consistency, which is part of the fun—and also why this jar tends to last longer than people expect.
Made with coconut oil, palm kernel oil, shea butter tree bark, palm leaves, banana tree bark and leaves, plantains, plantain skin ash, ground cocoa pods, and purified water, this vegan cleanser contains no added fragrance or artificial color. Its deep color, earthy aroma, and natural variation come from the traditional plant ingredients doing what they do.
Brought to you by Mama Aswan Butters & Oils, a Black-owned, independent business based right here in Dayton, Ohio, this big 20oz jar is made for busy bathrooms, shared routines, and families who would rather not replace the soap every other week.
What It Is
Raw African Black Soap Paste is the thick, concentrated version of African black soap.
It has the same plant-based ingredients and cleansing benefits as our Liquid African Black Soap, but the experience is different. The liquid version is already pourable and ready to dispense. The paste comes in a scoopable jar, so you can mix it with as much—or as little—water as you like.
Want a thicker hand-lathered cleanser? Scoop and add a little water.
Want something pourable for the shower? Dilute a portion in a separate bottle.
The paste is basically the choose-your-own-adventure version of black soap.
Who It Is For
Families who want one large multipurpose cleanser
Households tired of running out of soap every other Tuesday
People who prefer a thick, scoopable cleansing texture
Customers who like mixing their cleanser to their preferred consistency
Makeup and sunscreen wearers ready to wash off the day
Vegan and plant-based body-care routines
Face and body cleansing without a shelf full of separate products
Anyone who sees a 20 oz jar and immediately feels more secure
Looking for a smaller size? Just click here!
What It Helps With
Keeping the family bathroom stocked
At 20 ounces, this jar gives multiple household members plenty to work with. One person can use it for face washing, another can use it in the shower, and somebody else can make a diluted bottle—because apparently everyone has their own system.
Customizing your cleanser
Unlike a ready-poured liquid soap, the paste lets you decide how concentrated or diluted each use feels. Mix only what you need and adjust as you go.
Makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup
Work a small amount into lather to help wash away complexion products, sunscreen, excess oil, sweat, and the general layer that comes from leaving the house.
Body cleansing without weak lather
The paste builds a rich foam once water gets involved. A small scoop can cover more ground than it looks capable of, so there is no need to dig into the jar like you are serving potato salad.
Cutting down on bathroom clutter
One large jar can cover face and body cleansing for more than one person. Your bathroom shelf may finally stop looking like it is applying for warehouse status.
Why Mama Aswan Is Different
At Mama Aswan Butters & Oils, we do more than put traditional body care on a shelf and send you home with a jar and a prayer. We explain how to use it, what to expect, and how to get the most out of it without wasting product or overdoing the scrub. No mystery directions, no miracle promises, and no bathroom full of unanswered questions.
Good body care should come with honest guidance, practical tips, and a little personality. We make traditional products feel approachable, useful, and easy to work into real life.
FAQs
Can I turn African black soap paste into liquid soap?
Yes. Scoop a small amount into a separate bottle, add water, and shake until blended. Start with more water than paste, then adjust slowly. Keep the original jar dry rather than mixing the entire container at once.
Can my whole family use the same jar of black soap paste?
Yes. The 20oz size is a practical option for a household, but everyone should scoop it with clean, dry hands or a clean utensil. Younger users and anyone new to raw black soap should start slowly and patch test first.
Why does the color or texture of my black soap paste vary?
Natural variation is normal. Traditional plant ingredients and plantain skin ash can produce slight differences in color, thickness, and texture from batch to batch. It is raw black soap—not a factory-perfect jar of beige goo trying to look identical forever.
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