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Choose Confidence Every time :  The Black Belt Soap Co. Story

Choose Confidence Every time : The Black Belt Soap Co. Story

Choose Confidence Every time :  The Black Belt Soap Co. Story In a world filled with mass-produced and generic hygiene products, finding a brand that stands out for its commitment to quality, uniqueness, and empowerment is a breath of fresh air. The Black Belt Soap Co. is...
Growing into brick-and-mortar

Growing into brick-and-mortar

Carter originally sold her soaps online (www. BlackBeltSoapCo.com), at craft fairs and at specialty shops in Greensboro. But as the business grew, and Carter’s and Petrishen’s house overflowed with boxes upon boxes of soaps and the ingredients for making them, they decided it was time for an actual brick-and-mortar.
Essential Oils for Beginners

Essential Oils for Beginners

 What are ESSENTIAL OILS?  Natural aromatic compounds extracted from seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils contain natural and unique properties that can have powerful benefits on your health and overall wellness. START WITH THE BASICS Lemon Properties: Cleansing, revitalizing,...
Fresh Papaya & Honeysuckle

Floors should be squeaky clean, not your skin!

Love the tight, squeaky clean feeling you get after bathing?  Apparently, it's not a good thing.  If your skin feels tight and squeaky clean after bathing, it is possible that the skin has been stripped of all its water and natural skin-protecting oils. Dry skin conditions such as eczema...
Hello, Beautiful!

Hello, Beautiful!

Now that I’ve introduced The Black Belt Soap Company, let me introduce myself. I’m Dr. Temeka L. Carter, founder and CEO, born and raised in The Black Belt area of Alabama. Upon earning a Doctorate of Philosophy in 2009, I told my friends and family...
Greensboro Daily Photo

Greensboro Daily Photo

Hello, Beautiful! It’s been a long time since our last blog post! We have been quite busy this year becoming more visible in our local community of Greensboro, NC, and are truly grateful for the warm reception of our natural products! We are truly honored that today, the first...