History of Aleppo Soap: Aleppo soap is named for the city in which it was first made – Aleppo, Syria. The first documented production of Aleppo soap dated back to the 8th century, though many say that it existed well before that and some say that it is the oldest soap in the world – a veritable soap forefather, if you will. The city of Aleppo lies in the northwest corner of Syria, and for centuries, was a bustling trade center, nestled between China to the east, Africa to the south, and Europe to the west. 

Like castile soap, Aleppo soap is a hard soap comprised of olive oil and sodium hydroxide (also known as lye), but its unique ingredient is laurel oil, made from laurel trees (from which we also get bay leaves). Once plentiful in the humid Mediterranean, the presence of laurel forests have greatly decreased as the Mediterranean climate has gotten drier. 
Generally, the laurel content of Aleppo soap ranges anywhere from 2-40 percent. The higher the ratio of laurel oil, the more brown the soap gets. A soap with a high laurel content usually costs more too, since it is more expensive to make. 
Sabu-Sabu Aleppo Soap ingredients contains 20% of Laurel and Olive Oil, which is far more than the other competitors, as the allepo soap in the market are using 4-5% of Laurel and Olive Oil in their ingredients. To emphasize again, our Aleppo Soap contain 20% of Laurel Oil which is essential in Aleppo Soap.
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Because it’s natural and chemical-free, Aleppo soap has withstood the test of time and continues to be sought after today. The olive oil acts as a moisturizer and the laurel oil as a cleanser. Together, they can help to calm inflammation, irritation and redness. Some say that using laurel oil can help treat and manage skin conditions like eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and acne. Indeed, Aleppo soap is often tolerated by those with even the most sensitive skin. 

As summary, over 2,000 years of ancient soap making tradition, Aleppo is regarded as the purest soap on the earth. Cleanses deeply maintain skin moisture, balanced and texture. Gentle enough for infants & pets. Suitable for all skin and hairs types. Use daily to shave, remove make up, facial mask & cleanses face, body and hair. Laurel oil is anti fungal & effective against insect bites. Ideal for Sensitive skin and aids in recovery of numerious skin conditions such as Eczema, Psoblasis, Acne, Herpes & Rosacea. Prevent Hair Loss, Dandruff & Inhibits the growth of Skin Cancel.
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Ingredients : Oils of Olea Europeae (Olive), Laurus Nobilis (Laurel Berry) (20%), Aqua, Lye  
Usage : Use daily to shave, remove make up, facial mask & cleanses face, body and hair. Suitable for all skin and hair types