We all know how important a good shower or bath is when it comes to destressing after a long day. And while you may have your routine down with cleansing shampoo, smooth condition and fresh face wash, your soap and body wash could probably use an upgrade. That's where our list of the top Black-owned soap companies come in. We’ve rounded up a list of some amazing Black-owned businesses, such as Dr. Woods, Bevel, buttah. by Dorion Renaud and Alaffia that have an array of products suited for almost any skin need.
From soaps that include cocoa butter, shea butter, essential oils, raw African Black soap and other well-known components, Black-owned soap companies are making a mark on the beauty industry. So, whether you’re looking to find a new bath time ritual or you’re looking to support underrepresented brands, this list will help you accomplish your goal.
While you're at it, be sure to check out the top Black-owned brands on Amazon and some of our favorite Black-owned fashion labels.
1 BEVEL Natural Soap Bar
Tristan Walker started Bevel in 2013 as a means to offer men who have coarse and curly hair a line of products that will help them take care of their tresses, seeing as though, at the time, not a lot of products on the market catering to this niche. The soap bar is made with ingredients like jojoba seed powder and cocoa butter while being infused with pumice for an exfoliating finish.
2 BUTTAH. BY DORION RENAUD Oatmeal Cleansing Bar
$15 AT AMAZON $13 AT NORDSTROM $13 AT MACY'S
buttah. was created by Dorion Renaud in 2018 to help nourish melanin-rich skin for both men and women. The oatmeal cleansing bar cleanses, exfoliates and revitalizes the skin while leaving behind a silky soft finish. "I love this soap, it has an amazing smell, and it comes inside a cute little bag," one Amazon reviewer wrote.
3 SADE BARON Vulcano Activated Charcoal Bar Soap
Mother and daughter duo Sade and Rachel started Sade Baron back in 2016, and they have a slew of amazing products. The Activated Charcoal Bar Soap featured here, also known as Vulcano, features coconut oil, rice bran oil and shea butter.
4 HUNNY BUNNY Goats Milk, Oats and Hunny
Hunny Bunny Boutique, started by 12-year-old Nya and 7-year-old Zuri, creates handmade products that are designed for all families. There are a ton of body bar options to choose from, including ones with some delicious scents, like chocolate and vanilla and cherry almond swirl.
5 BLADE + BLOOM Rich Cleansing Bar
Terri is a lover of skincare and fragrance, and it's through this love that she birthed Blade + Bloom. This rich cleansing bar smells like a sunset on a beach thanks to a blend of lemongrass, ginger grass and litsea cubeba essential oils.