Saryane Aleppo Soap with 20% Laurel Oil

Saryane's Aleppo soap with 20% laurel berry oil is among the more concentrated variants of traditional Aleppo soaps. It is made in Syria using a time-honoured artisanal process and combines a high proportion of olive oil with a particularly generous addition of laurel berry oil.

Thanks to its higher laurel oil content, this soap is traditionally favoured by those specifically seeking a more intense Aleppo soap. At the same time, it remains true to its original formula and is entirely free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, or other unnecessary additives.

Traditional production

Production follows a process handed down over generations. First, olive oil is saponified for several days with water and soda. The laurel berry oil is added only towards the end of the boiling process. The still-warm soap mass is then poured out over large surfaces, cut by hand, and stamped with the maker's seal.

Each soap then cures for six to twelve months in well-ventilated storage rooms. During this time, some of the moisture evaporates, making the soap harder, more economical to use, and particularly long-lasting. At the same time, it develops its characteristic golden-brown outer surface, while the inside retains its natural olive-green colour.

20% laurel oil – a concentrated traditional formula

With a 20% laurel berry oil content, this Aleppo soap is among the concentrated formulas particularly valued within the traditional range. Compared to the variants with 5% or 12% laurel oil, it is aimed primarily at those who deliberately prefer a higher laurel content.

This composition is traditionally often used for oilier or more demanding skin, as well as a solid shampoo. It has also long been used for more heavily stressed scalps. These uses are based on the traditional use of Aleppo soap and do not constitute medical claims.

Use

The soap is suitable for cleansing the face, hands, and body, as well as for use as a solid shampoo. Due to its higher laurel oil content, many users prefer to use it selectively, according to their personal care habits. After each use, the soap should be left to dry fully on a well-ventilated soap dish.

A clearly visible whitish film may appear on the surface of more highly concentrated Aleppo soaps. This natural surplus of unsaponified components is a typical characteristic of traditional production and not a sign of poor quality.

Composition

• 80% olive oil
• 20% laurel berry oil
• Saponified with water and soda
• No synthetic fragrances
• No dyes
• Traditionally made in Syrie