The Nubian Heritage African Black Soap line combines the ancient medicinal properties of black soap with the hydrating properties of Shea Butter to balance problem skin. Our traditional African Black Soap recipe contains palm ash, plantain peel extract, tamarind extract and papaya enzymes. This powerful combination has traditionally been used to treat eczema, acne, oily skin, psoriasis, and other skin ailments. In the apothecary tradition, Nubian Heritage updates African Black Soap with active botanical extracts and salicylic acid to more effectively treat acne, balance skin tone and improve skin texture. Daily use of the line will result in cleaner, clearer, healthier skin.
Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, Palm Ash, Plantain Peel Extract, Papaya Enzymes, Salicylic Acid

Benefits: effective skin care targets trouble skin without over drying
Usage: oily, combination, acne
Natural Aroma: spicy, woody, unisex

Black Seed, also known as the "seed of blessing," is such a part of our culture that it was found in the Tomb of King Tutankhamen. So powerful are its medicinal properties that ancient proverbs proclaim Black Seed as the "cure for all disease." Our ancestors used Black Seed on the skin to strengthen the immune system, prevent external infections, increase blood circulation and achieve a smooth, even complexion.

Nubian Heritage has delicately captured the potent healing properties of Black Seed Oil into a luscious Shea Butter soap enriched with the skin-softening and conditioning attributes of Apricot Oil and Wild Honey topped with Black Seeds for gentle exfoliation of external impurities.

Key Ingredients: Black Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Apricot Oil and Organic Honey

Nubian Heritage complements the moisturizing, soothing and restorative benefits of Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter and Avocado Butter with the anti-aging and regenerative properties of Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E in our Body Butter line. These vitamin rich treatments contain powerful skin hydrators to maximize moisture retention and skin suppleness. This line is highly recommended for all skin types.
Key Ingredients: Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Butter, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E
Benefits: Vitamin and nutrient-rich infusions that replenish, repair and maintain all skin types.
Usage: All skin types
Natural Aroma: Enticing, tropical, fruity

Sweet-scented and nutrient-rich, the Nubian Heritage Coconut & Papaya Collection pays homage to the bounty of natural tropical ingredients. The coconut palm has touched all aspects of daily life for millions of tropical communities. A Since the 1st Century B.C., the coconut tree has provided shelter, transportation and, more importantly, food. Coconut Oil, high in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, is an excellent skin softener and protector. A Papaya contains papain, a naturally occurring enzyme, used for centuries to gently dissolve dead skin cells, loosen pore blockage and stimulate circulation.
Key Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Papaya Enzymes, Comfrey Root extract
Benefits: Antioxidant-rich Coconut Oil is easily absorbed into the skin to protect the skin against damage by preventing free radical formation. Coconut Oil also strengthens connective tissues to prevent sagging, wrinkles and blemishes, and helps reduce skin inflammation. Papaya enzyme exfoliates, stimulates circulation and firms skin. Shea Butter and anti-inflammatory Comfrey Root extract promote healing.
Usage: all skin types
Natural Aroma: Asweet, tropical

Cote d'Ivoire, situated on the West Coast of Africa, produces the finest quality cocoa beans in the world. Cocoa Butter, the pure and natural emoliient derived from cocoa beans, is used by communities in Africa and throughout the world to heal, soften and smooth skin.

Nubian Heritage fortifies nutrient-rich Cocoa Butter with the healing properties of Shea Butter and Vitamin E to develop this skin nourishing soap. This natural skin cleanser hydrates, evens skin tone and helps to improve skins elasticity. Cocoa and Shea Butters, combined with the anti-oxidant value of Vitamin E, soften, moisturize and protect skin as Oatmeal Extract works to soothe and relieve minor skin irritations. Enhancing the sensory experience is a touch of milk Chocolate with shredded hazelnuts to exfoliate dead skin.

Key Ingredients: Ivorian Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Milk Chocolate, Hazelnuts, Coconut and Palm Oils

For generations, Lemongrass, with it's strong, sweet, lemony aroma, has been used in purification rituals and to promote psychic awareness. Steam-distilled Madagascan Lemongrass has a strong history of medicinal use in the West Indies, Africa and South America. Tea Tree Oil's remarkable anti-bacterial healing properties, long used to alleviate skin problems, are a perfect compliment to the powerful anti-inflammatory properties of Lemongrass.

Nubian Heritage uses Madagascan Lemongrass and Aboriginal Tea Tree Oil in a moisturizing shea butter soap to help clear oily and trouble skin. This refreshing deodorant with its' mild antiseptic and rich moisturizing properties treat and tones skin. In addition to their tropical healing properties, these exotic essential oils are also revered for their outstanding aromatherapy value.

Key Ingredients: Lemongrass oil, tea tree oil, orange peel, shea butter, cocoa butter

In addition to flavor and nutritional benefits, olive oil has been used for centuries in cosmetic treatments for body and hair. The softening, regenerative and antioxidant benefits of Olive oil have been blended with Shea Butter to create a line of products for normal to dry skin types. These products are further enriched with vitamin rich Green Tea. Shea Butter and Olive oil regulate moisture and soften skin while green tea's anti-aging and antioxidant properties help protect the skin from dehydration, free radical damage, environmental exposure and premature aging.
Key Ingredients: Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Butter, Green tea, Ginseng extract
Benefits: Provides deep hydration and repairs environmental damage & aging concerns
Usage: Normal to Dry Skin
Natural Aroma: Crisp, refreshing, sweet floral musk

For centuries, our African ancestors used Aloe for it's protective, healing, moisturizing, skin-firming and anti-inflammatory effects on skin. Today, Nubian Heritage has carefully blended Aloe and Shea Butter with essential oils of Peppermint for it's cooling, astringent and purification benefits on the skin. Peppermint is also noted for it's stimulating, aromatic effects on the mind and crushed Almonds are added for their increased antioxidant and exfoliating properties. This all natural soap with it's rich lather, invigorating aroma and gentle exfoliation is effective on a variety of delicate skin conditions.

Key Ingredients: African Shea Butter, Aloe, Wheat Bran, Crushed Almonds, Soaps of Coconut and Palm

The Nubian Heritage Raw Shea Butter Collection are recipes of essential vitamins, skin and hair-nourishing ingredients, including Vitamins E and B-5, Soy Milk, Jojoba Oil, Cocoa Butter, and Macadamia Seed Oil. The unique formulas are infused with a special essential oil blend of Frankincense, Myrrh, Cardamom, Ginger and Black Pepper that adds an aromatic experience and skin-healing properties. Frankincense is known for its toning and anti-aging properties and adds aroma therapeutic benefits promoting mental strength, clarity and balance while Myrrh is known as a superior cosmetic in early remedies and helps to heal chapped skin.
Key Ingredients: Raw Shea Butter, Soy milk, Vitamin E, Frankincense and Myrrh
Benefits: Shea Butter in its purest form has the highest level of healing and rejuvenating properties. Soy milk and Vitamin E help to regenerate damaged tissue and promote quick healing of skin cells.
Usage: Healing for all Skin Types, Sensitive Skin
Natural Aroma: Spicy, Frankincense & Myrrh, Unisex

In the modern day revival of the healing arts, Lavender is the most versatile aromatic plant, especially as an essential oil. Lavender has traditionally been used to treat all types of skin due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, rejuvenating, soothing and deodorizing effects. Nubian Heritage's Lavender and Wildflowers infusion calms and stimulates the body and mind according to individual needs. The line is formulated with Shea Butter and Vitamin E to balance and condition skin, refresh tired muscles, prevent body cell deterioration and appeal to the senses.
Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Lavender, Wildflowers
Benefits: this line balances and conditions the skin, soothes and refreshes tired muscles and appeals to the senses.
Usage: all skin types
Natural Aroma: relaxing, sweet floral, herbal