March 25, 2019
About a month ago I started hearing about a soap called “Dudu Osun Black soap”. The reviews I found online were mixed, I heard so many good ones about it on YouTube, and a good share of mixed reviews on makeupalley.com.
Even before trying it, I had positive expectations of it since I had a wonderful experience with the a Charcoal and Clay mask I tried before. The mask helped me fight off breakouts and kept my pores pretty clean.
I assumed the dudu oson soap had activated charcoal in it as well which gave it its dark color, but to my surprise the ingredients included shea butter, honey, aloe vera,osun (Camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, lime juice, lemon juice, water and fragrance.
Despite seeing some of the bad Dudu Osun reviews, I felt adventurous and decided to give it a try anyway. I went on Amazon and brought TWO bars of this infamous Dudu Osun soap mainly because one seller had priced two bars cheaper than another seller that was selling one. My soaps arrived about 2 days after I ordered them, I was so excited to try them!
First time washing my face with this soap I noticed right away that it burned extremely bad, even after 5 minutes of washing it off. It dried my face out to the point where once all the water dried up on my face my skin was white ashy like I hadn’t moisturized in days. Now I think that should have stopped me, with those big red flags waving right in front of my face, but no it didn’t.
Fast forwarding about a week later of using the soap I began to break out in areas I never did before, on the bridge of my nose, along the bottom of my jaw line, near my lips, and under my chin. I had all of these clusters of whiteheads all over my face in random areas. Even after I stopped using the soap the pimples did not go away, it took about a month to start clearing up.
Some reviews said things like “This is just the purge stage” “Your body is just getting rid of its toxins”... BLAH BLAH BLAH! Reality was, this soap RUINED my skin!
So I know you will ask things like “How do you know that it was the soap and not anything else?” “Are you sure it wasn’t what you were eating or a different product you tried?” I will kindly address it right now.
Previous to using this soap I had a staple product routine which did not and will not change. I also test-drove this product not once but TWICE for a full week, two months apart for my better judgement before I decided to do any reviews on it. I am sure there is no coincidence, I had not had flare ups of acne until I started using this product for the first time and when I tried it again it did the same thing. I am currently trying to get my face together from giving it a try again.
Edit: I also read some comments that since I ordered mine from Amazon, it could have been a fake soap so beware of buying beauty products off Amazon. So that is one thing to take into account.
This is just my personal experience, I am not saying DuDu Osun will not work for you and I am not trying to bash the company I know African Black Soap has done wonders for others as you can read on this amazingarticle by Kali Kushner on a different African black soap, but I personally will never again dismiss bad reviews. I hope you have learned something from this Dudu Osun review, have you tried it yourself? Did it work or did it also ruin your skin?
*Disclaimer: I am not saying DuDu Osun will not work for you, this is just my personal experience
April 06, 2023
I jes started using it three days back, i can also feel the same burn anytime i apply it on my face and since i started using it there is a massive eczema on my neck which i don’t understand. i jes pray it works well for me.
April 06, 2023
I av been using this soap on my face and it really darken my face. It’s actually good for the body but a no no for face
December 16, 2022
The soap do burns the skin when you apply for a long time without rinsing it immediately.
December 16, 2022
The soap is a actually good, but the problem is that some of us abuse it.. if not, how can you apply a natural extract soap for about 5min on your face and probably wouldn’t rinse it very well. It clearly stated that it neither makes you black or fair.
December 16, 2022
Am using the dudu osun soap now and my skin is chocolate should continue using ?? it or please recommend any good cream and soap for my chocolate skin
October 27, 2022
The saop is not harsh at all l have sensitive skin is not harsh but y will you keep saop in ur face for 5min is wrong u put small lather and wash it work gradually
October 27, 2022
I started using Dudu Osun three days ago and my experience is almost similar to yours…in just three days!!
I have a big pimples on my face. Mind you, I never have acne problems-genetics. So it was a really big shock. Two pimples on my chest too, my skin feels so dry and a breakout at the corner of my nose. I know for sure it’s the change of soap. I have never experienced anything like this. I had a pretty consistent skin care routine and I didn’t change anything except my soap. I had to come online for reviews. This just confirmed my suspicious.
October 27, 2022
Am presently using this soap and I have started having pimples all over my face 😢. I have just used it for like five days
October 27, 2022
I respect all previous comments. I have used this soap for many years. I was younger when I started now older and I love it. Yes when I first started it, it burned, however, I continued to use it. From my head to toes my body adjusted to it. I read up this product and the ingredients. It is all natural. My situation was, I did not have sensitive skin and it burned as well. I continued and it stop because there had to be an adjustment to the soap. I even wash my hair with it. When I wash my face it may feel dry for a few minutes but not long before I feel the natural moisture of my skin. As for my hair squeaky clean just like the rest of my body. Can be expensive but I love it.
August 24, 2022
I’m interested in using this dudu osun but this your experience is scary. I have a very sensitive skin and I have breakouts already. Hope it won’t make it worse? I can’t give it a try because my skin doesn’t heal easy.
August 12, 2022
I’m interested in using this dudu osun but this your experience is scary. I have a very sensitive skin and I have breakouts already. Hope it won’t make it worse? I can’t give it a try because my skin doesn’t heal easy.
July 22, 2022
Never had an issue with this soap. This article is harsher than the soap!
July 22, 2022
Not to knock the soap, but if you have sensitive skin. It will ABSOLUTELY burn you up! I had the same experience as some of the previous users. Never had a soap that burned my skin like this. Wonder what’s in it, that makes this happen. Anyone know.
June 09, 2022
I also reacted to dudu osun and I haven’t recovered from the damage. I bought the soap from a trusted supermarket .
September 05, 2017
Amazon are well known to sell fake beauty products. That’s the problem here.
I am new to this soap and I am delighted on how my skin has changed for the better in a matter of days. Secret is to rinse well after applying. I have pretty good skin any way but using this soap the last few days has taken it to another level.
My soap was brought from a shop who specialises in quality beauty products only.
July 07, 2017
Hey I bought the soap and just started using it ,
I use it with an exfoliating glove… But I have not experience and burning or tingling
June 27, 2017
Interesting comments. Is someone trying to sell “Banish” and/or put Dudu Osun out of business. Common since should tell anyone that if something “burns” stop using it immediately.
June 20, 2017
Be careful buying dudu osun as so many fakes are out there, same thing happened to me until i got the original. Its a very lovely soap that does wonders. I have used dudu osun since when i was 15years old now i am 36. You also need to the careful with facial creams and toners, dudu osun will do wonders when you use vitamin E oil or coconut oil on your face, just a touch of oil will do with your last finger. Rub on your face after washing with dudu osun.
March 04, 2017
I just recently used the product also and it did the same thing to my face! it’s horrible it dried my face out and burned to the point where i couldn’t touch it or anything. not satisfied at all.
January 31, 2017
D soap did an amazing job on my skin;yes it does have a burning effect especially on the face thats because of the lime juice in it;but it cleanses nd refreshes your skin;am sure youre only reacting to one of the ingredients;nd not d soap itself;
January 09, 2017
That’s crazy because I’m using the product and right up under my eyes when I get done rinsing it off it burns so bad. I’m going to try out using the African black soap with Shea butter…..hopefully it will not do the same. Thank you so much for sharing this I thought it was just me.
December 22, 2016
I only tried it once and got white heads the next day in some areas so I didn’t use it again! I only recommend it for your body and not face.
January 02, 2016
LOLOLOL!!
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Amara
April 26, 2023
It’s a question
Does dudu osun darken then skin?
What complexion is it suitable for?