Product overview
Dr. Davey Black Soap (100gm) is a dark-colored bar soap marketed for deep cleansing and brightening.
Sourcing note: no source could confirm the legal manufacturer or brand-registrant name behind "Dr. Davey" beyond the product name itself. Country of origin is also inconsistently reported: two of three sources checked state China (P.R.C.), while one states "Designed in Korea; Made in PRC" -- the China-manufacture claim is treated as higher-confidence given majority agreement, but the Korea-design claim could not be independently confirmed and is disclosed here rather than dropped silently.
Key Ingredients
- Sodium Cocoate and Sodium Palm Kernelate -- saponified coconut and palm kernel oils forming the soap base
- Glycerin and Vitamin E -- moisturizing and conditioning ingredients
- Black Coal Extract and Collagen Extract -- named ingredients contributing to the soap's dark color and marketed skin-conditioning claims
Important formula note: despite the "Black Soap" name, this is NOT confirmed to be the African-black-soap style formula (which typically uses Shea Butter, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Pod Ash, and Plantain Skin Ash) -- based on the one available ingredient list, this is a standard saponified-oil soap base with added Black Coal Extract, a different formulation approach. This ingredient list comes from a single retailer source and has not been independently cross-verified -- most other retailers selling this product disclose no ingredient list at all.
Key Features
- 100g bar soap in a dark/black color
- Marketed for deep cleansing, oil control, and blackhead/pore care
Benefits
- Marketed claims include brightening/whitening, deep cleansing, oil control, pore-tightening, and anti-acne support -- these are retailer marketing claims and are not independently clinically substantiated
Who Can Use This Product
- Those looking for a deep-cleansing bar soap for oily or acne-prone skin
- Those with known sensitivity to fragrance should note this soap contains a Fragrance ingredient
- A patch test is recommended before first use, given the limited independent verification of this product's full formula
How to Use
Lather onto wet skin, massage in circular motions, leave on the skin for 2-5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Storage & Safety
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid contact with the eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs. Discontinue use if irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this the same as African black soap?
Not confirmed -- based on the available ingredient list, this uses a standard saponified-oil soap base with Black Coal Extract, which is a different formulation approach from the traditional Shea Butter/Cocoa Pod Ash African black soap style.
Where is this product made?
Sources disagree slightly -- most indicate China (P.R.C.), while one adds "Designed in Korea"; the manufacturing-in-China claim has stronger source agreement.
Are the whitening and anti-acne claims clinically proven?
These are retailer marketing claims; independent clinical substantiation could not be confirmed.
Who manufactures this soap?
No source could confirm a specific manufacturer or brand-registrant name for "Dr. Davey."
How long should I leave the lather on?
Around 2-5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
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