How do you use black soap and the Kessa glove correctly?
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Black soap and the Kessa glove are powerful skincare products, but only when used correctly. Many people scrub too hard or too often, which can actually irritate their skin. In this blog post, we explain how to use black soap and the Kessa glove safely and effectively, keeping your skin clean, smooth, and balanced.
Why black soap and kessa are used together
Black soap is meant to prepare the skin, not to exfoliate. It softens the skin and helps loosen dead skin cells.
The Kessa glove then removes these loosened skin cells in a mechanical, but controlled manner.
If you're just using the glove without black soap, you'll have to rub harder.
If you only use black soap without kessa, the exfoliation remains superficial.
The combination makes the difference.
Want to understand exactly what black soap is? Then read: Black soap with argan oil: what does it do and what is it used for?
Want to understand exactly what black soap is? Then read: Black soap with argan oil: what does it do and what is it used for?
Step 1: Always start with heat
Use black soap and the Kessa glove only on warm, wet skin:
• in the shower
• in the bath
• or after a few minutes of steaming
Heat opens the pores and softens the skin. This prevents damage during exfoliation.
Step 2: Apply black soap (without scrubbing)
Apply a thin layer of black soap with argan oil to wet skin.
Let the soap work for 1 to 2 minutes.
Important:
• Do not scrub
• Do not allow to dry
• Do not leave on longer than necessary
The black soap does the preparatory work here.
Step 3: Exfoliate with the Kessa glove
Rinse off the soap lightly so that the skin is wet but not slippery.
Now use the kessa glove with:
• long, gentle movements
• light to medium pressure
• towards the heart
You may see small flakes coming off — these are dead skin cells.
Applying more pressure is not necessary and may damage the skin.
Want to understand more about why exfoliation is so important? Also read: The Kessa glove: what it is and why exfoliation is so important.
Step 4: Rinse and let the skin recover
Rinse the skin thoroughly with warm water.
After exfoliation, the skin immediately feels smoother and cleaner.
Use this combination:
• 1x per week for the body
• sensitive areas possibly less often
Where should you not use black soap and kessa?
Do not use this combination on:
• the face
• the eye contour
• the intimate zone
• damaged or irritated skin
Milder cleaning products are more suitable for these areas.
After exfoliation: care is essential
After exfoliating, the skin is especially vulnerable to care. This is the ideal time to apply an oil to help restore and keep the skin supple.
Many people combine this routine with:
• argan oil for daily nutrition
• prickly pear seed oil for intensive care
The detailed effects and use per skin zone can be found on the product pages.
Products from this routine
Want to practice this routine at home? Then use:
• Black soap with argan oil – for mild, deep cleansing
• Kessa glove – for controlled exfoliation
• Argan oil or prickly pear seed oil – for aftercare
These products are powerful on their own, but work best when combined properly.
