How Black Soap Cleared My Makeup Breakout Pimples

We’ve all done it: Slept on make up (foundation) after a hectic day. I did that recently and, oh girl, my skin punished me. Within hours rest, my face felt clogged and by the next morning little red pimples had popped up along, and under my cheeks.

Instead of picking or scrubbing, I went to my — African black soap — and it turned out to be exactly what my skin needed.

Why Black Soap Worked on My Foundation Breakout

1. Deep but gentle cleansing
Black soap cut through leftover foundation, oil and bacteria without harsh sulfates. That first wash already left my skin feeling lighter and cleaner.

2. Mild natural exfoliation
The plantain ash in authentic black soap gives a gentle exfoliation. This helped loosen the clogged pores behind my new pimples without irritating them further.

3. Antibacterial & soothing oils
Traditional black soap contains shea butter and nourishing oils. While it cleans, it leaves behind antioxidants and moisture, calming the redness and helping the pimples look less inflamed.

4. Oil-balance reset
Instead of stripping my face dry (which can trigger even more breakouts), black soap brought my skin back to a balanced, matte-but-not-tight state.

How I Used It

I broke off a small piece, lathered it in my hands, and gently massaged only the foam onto my dry face for 15–20 seconds — no rubbing. After rinsing with cool water, i did a second cleanse but this time on damp face. I patted dry hydrated and moisturized my face. I used it once a day every evening.

The Results

By day two my skin felt calmer. By day four, the breakout pimples had dried up and no new ones were forming. My face looked clearer, smoother, and less inflamed — without any harsh spot treatments.

The Takeaway

Breakouts from sleeping on make-up happens, but lets try to avoid that so we don’t suffer for weeks. Used correctly, African black soap can deep-cleanse, soothe and speed up the recovery of those surprise pimples. Just remember to follow with hydration and moisturizer so your skin stays balanced.

Watch this video below of a how I demonstrate using black soap for my breakout

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