Orobaa · Cleanser

Shea Soap 7.2 / 10

Reviewed by Michael C.

The Orobaa Shea Soap is a South African face and body cleanser formulated with shea butter, kaolin clay, rose geranium oil, poppy seeds, and sea salt. Crafted in Durban, this bar soap cleanses and softens skin while offering gentle physical texture.

This Durban-made bar provides a softening cleanse with shea butter and kaolin clay, though sensitive skin should be mindful of the added essential oil and physical poppy seed texture.

Handcrafted in Durban, South Africa, the Orobaa Shea Soap offers a softening cleanse suitable for face and body. Packed with high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins from shea butter, this bar works to condition and nourish the skin while kaolin clay provides a gentle purifying wash. Additional ingredients like rose geranium oil, sea salt, and physical poppy seeds contribute to the soap's unique texture and sensory experience. To use, wet both the skin and soap, lather between your hands or a washcloth, and massage in circular motions before rinsing thoroughly. Priced at R110 for a 100g block, it serves as an accessible everyday cleanser. However, individuals with sensitive skin should take note of the physical poppy seed texture and added essential oil, as these components may cause irritation for delicate skin types.

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