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  • April 5th, 2010

    The New York Times: Raising the Bar

    Anyone out there remember soap? The Samurai Shopper does, and admits a sentimental affection for soap's plain-Jane properties. Soap may not be the most voluptuous product you've ever used, but it is efficient, disposable, a marvel of minimalism. I, like many others, traded up to fancy-pants facial gels, foams and creams that smell expensive -- and are. But washing with emulsions of Meyer lemon or fig makes me think: what do figs smell like anyway, and should I smell like one?

    The Samurai Shopper wona t revert to gratuitous, self-mortifying austerities even now, but a bar of soap seems tempting, especially when packing for a trip. Watch me clumsily funnel product into teeny bottles, cursing those who've made air travel liquid-lite. And I share the melancholy in my native land: people pining for their what-me-worry past when beauty began and ended at the bathroom sink. Grab soap, wash face, pat dry, move on. It's a Doris Day movie.

    Of course, soap, along with hygiene, had barbarous beginnings and is still possessed of a crude alchemy: fatty acids -- melted-down animal fat, usually beef -- treated with sodium salts extracted from lye. (That's sodium tallowate in mass-market parlance.) Cheap soaps do banish dirt; the trouble is they mess up the skin's pH (acid/alkali) balance, which keeps skin supple.

    Wea ve bought the propaganda that all soap is bad from the neck up, but that's a crock. Fine soaps use plant-based oils that have less detergent and are less drying. My face likes olive-oil-based soaps from Castile in Spain and Marseille in France that have been around for centuries. They're mostly fragrance-, preservative- and animal-fat-free. They also have history and provenance. Whole Foods has a bevy of modern bars made the old-fashioned way that clean, exfoliate, brighten and moisturize with pure oils and butters, plus the occasional shot of milk, vitamins and herbal essences.

    Mountain Ocean's Skin Trip -- under $5 a -- is ridiculously good for face, hair and body; use it and save up for the higher-priced spreads that stay on your face all day and night. Though I can't claim any Nubian Heritage, that brand's Carrot & Pomegranate and Coconut & Papaya Soap With Vanilla Beans (both $3.80) are superfatty, supergentle. One With Nature's Almond Soap -- under $5 -- is invigorating. Ditto Alaffia's Shea Butter & Goat's Milk Daily Toning Facial Soap at about $4 -- in travel-friendly three ounces.

    Unless you have serious dermatological issues, dry-skin panic is just that. After washing your face, you know the drill: apply serums and emollient creams, and youa ll seal in moisture and replenish oils. And if you don't do this, why not? New Yorkers with supersensitive skin and a 21st-century conscience can support local business with a perfect soap from 3Lab, based in Englewood, N.J. It's called One Perfect Soap ($15), and it is. The Brooklyn-based McBride Beauty gets respect for its Soy & Coconut Cleansing Bar ($12), with six elementary ingredients.

    Less-than-perfect soaps can leave a film that doesn't wash off readily in hard water, ergo the dreaded "soap scum." But whatever your watera s texture, Erno Laszlo's devotees can work it. Laszlo's iconic Sea-Mud soap ($39) has ruled the roost since Garbo, the Duchess of Windsor and Marilyn Monroe were clients. Washing with Laszlo soaps means following his splashing technique: 20 rinses with soapy water (formerly 30), plus 10 in clear water. A tad boot-camp-ish but not silly, since rinsing well removes soap scum and rinsing some more adds insurance.

    Animal-righters are missing a real gem in Lanolin Agg-Tval Eggwhite Soap from Sweden. A single bar from New London Pharmacy ($4.50) used with Jane Iredalea s Magic Mitt ($15) will astound. The Magic Mitt removes makeup without cleansers -- hence, magic -- but I'd rather lather Agg-Tval, then circle with the Mitt to loosen any embedded debris.

    Clinique's Facial Soap ($11) is a staple in its lineup, but Ia m not a believer. Clarin's $15 soap is unremarkable, too, but both are bargains compared with Sisley Paris Phyto-PAte Moussante Soapless Gentle Foaming Cleanser, at $105. In between are lush, handmade, triple-milled possibilities that raise the bar on soaps of yesteryear. So come clean. Admit it: A soap bar is easy, and the only thing it strips away is the fussiness of skin care.

    - S.S. Fair

In The News

  • April 5th, 2010

    The New York Times: Raising the Bar

    Anyone out there remember soap? The Samurai Shopper does, and admits a sentimental affection for soap's plain-Jane properties.

  • February 19th, 2010

    GQ: Beauty Tested, Beast Approved

    Beauty Tested, Beast Approved is a grooming blog for normal guys. My wife, Amy (the beauty director of Allure magazine) has tried thousands of products over the year, mostly on herself, but often on the human guinea pig who sleeps next to her. Here are some of my picks.

  • May 1st, 2008

    Black Enterprise - In Good Company

    With more than 50 employees, Richelieu Dennis, Nyema Tubman, and Emmet Dennis have transformed Sundial into the go-to source for culturally authentic organic skin and haircare products, which they create, manufacture, and distribute.

  • February 20th, 2008

    Macy's Celebrates Black History Month

    We're proud to welcome and honor the business leaders who are making history in the communities we serve!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which of your products works best for dry skin?

Our products that work best for dry skin are our Coconut & Papaya Lotion, Olive & Green Tea, and Carrot & Pomegranate with Calendula Extract. Olive & Green Tea is best for dehydrated skin.

Why do these products work best for dry skin?

These products work best for dry skin because they are formulated specifically to address dry skin needs. Shea Butter and Olive Oil, regulate moisture, provide deep hydration, soften and protect the skin against free radical damage. Cocoa butter, heals, also softens and tones skin. Pomegranate, Green Tea, Carrot and Calendula Extracts are all enriched with vitamins, anti-oxidants and anti aging properties which further enhance and promote the formulation's ability to deliver it's hydrating and balancing benefits. Olive & Green Tea is recommended for dehydrated skin.

Which of your products works best for oily skin and why?

African Black Soap and Raw Shea Butter are what we recommend for oily skin. They control the oil, while still protecting the skin from free radical damage.

Which product is best for sensitive skin? Why?

We highly recommend Goat's Milk and Chai with rose extract for sensitive skin.
The Goat's Milk acts as a naturally gentle moisturizer and is rich in vitamins, minerals, lipids and proteins, while the rose extract soothes sensitive skin, promotes good tone and elasticity.

Which product is best for acne prone skin? Why?

We highly recommend African Black Soap with Oats & Aloe for acne prone and troubles skin. African Black Soap controls acne, treats eczema and psoriasis as well as balances skin tone and improves skin texture.

What's better, Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter?

Shea Butter evens skin tone, re-hydrates skin, promotes cell growth, improves elasticity and combats wrinkles and stretch marks. Cocoa Butter heals, softens and helps to promote smooth skin.

What's better, Olive Oil or Shea Butter?

Shea Butter evens skin tone, re-hydrates skin, promotes cell growth, improves elasticity, and combats wrinkles and stretch marks. Olive Oil regulates moisture and softens skin.

How long should "this" size last?

An 8 oz. bottle of product should last about 6 weeks, if you're using it everyday.
A 13 oz. bottle of product should last about 8 weeks, if you're using it everyday.

Are your products tested on animals?

Absolutely not. None of our products are tested on animals. We do not believe in animal testing and are proud to let our customers know that all of our products are tested on family members.

Where is this product manufactured?

This product is manufactured in the USA. Our manufacturing plant is in Amityville, New York.

Is this product all-natural?

We use 100% natural and/or organic ingredients wherever possible. We are 100% certified natural.

How does Nubian Heritage compare to other popular bath and body personal care products?

Our message is 100% about being natural and organic, chemical & toxic free. All of our ingredients are natural and/or organic and our fragrances are pure essential oil blends, botanical extracts and natural ingredient aromas. Most other companies are not 100% organic and natural.

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