Aleppo soap: benefits and use

Aleppo soap is a product well known to all for its many virtues. But do you know its origin and its manufacturing secrets? And do you know how to recognize an authentic Aleppo soap? If not, this article is for you!

The origin of Aleppo soap

This soap comes from the city of the same name in Syria. So, just like a real Marseille soap which must be made in Marseille, the authentic Aleppo soap is made in Syria in the city of Aleppo.

Its recipe is quite specific since your soap must be composed essentially of olive oil and laurel. Also, this soap is a natural product, which is what gives it its many properties.

The making of Aleppo soap

It is made according to an ancestral method which gives it its great quality and its virtues.

It is made in a cauldron with 4 ingredients:

olive oil;
laurel oil;
of water ;
soda ash.

Discover the steps of making an authentic Aleppo soap:

The first step is to put olive oil, water and soda in the pot. This mixture is stirred for about twenty hours to form a green paste. A first soap emulsion is obtained here;
the release: here, various molecules are discharged from the bottom of the cauldron;
Enrichment : this is where the laurel oil is added to enrich the dough previously created. This stage is followed by a rest of the dough for about 12 hours;
liquidation: the paste is refined and purified by washing with clear water. The aim is to obtain a neutral paste without alkalinity. The soap maker tastes the paste to determine whether it is of good quality;
pouring: the soap is poured on the ground in winter so that it can set;
cutting: the dough is cut into individual soaps;
stamping: a mark is put on each soap;
Drying: this stage lasts 9 months. The soap is dried in the open air and takes on its final brown colour.

The properties of Aleppo soap

If this soap is particularly appreciated, it is mainly because of its properties. The virtues of Aleppo soap are numerous and this soap is perfectly suited to body and hair care.

For body and face
Let's start with the benefits of Aleppo soap for the face and body. Your skin will love this natural soap that is :

moisturizer ;
softener ;
purifying ;

Aleppo soap contains fat thanks to its oil-rich composition. Also, according to some, it relieves your skin if you suffer from psoriasis. On the other hand, it is not recommended if you suffer from eczema, the Aleppo soap could revive it. Regarding the fight against acne, opinions differ. In general, Aleppo soap is preferred for skin without problems. However, it is advisable to try the Aleppo soap on some parts of your skin to see if this hygiene product suits you perfectly.

For the hair
Perhaps you have not thought, but Aleppo soap can also be used on the hair. The virtues of Aleppo soap do not only concern your skin.

Aleppo soap eliminates excess sebum. Therefore, it is particularly recommended on oily hair once or twice a week. Simply lather this soap in your hands before applying it to your hair as a conventional shampoo.

How to recognize a real Aleppo soap?

As with many products, this soap can be imitated. However, genuine Aleppo soap can be recognised quickly, and Le Corvette gives you all the keys to avoid making mistakes.

The visual of this soap

Brown on the outside and green on the inside. It is during the drying stage that it reveals this specific aspect.
A not quite straight cube. It is the symbol of an artisanal production in the respect of the traditions. Authentic Aleppo soap is not a manufactured product.
A pure smell of olive oil and laurel.
The Syrian soap maker's stamp.

The label on your soap

It must indicate the place of manufacture (Syria or Aleppo).
No more than 4 ingredients: olive oil, bay leaf oil, soda, water.
Traditionally made in a cauldron.
Batch number to ensure the traceability of your soap.

The little extras to recognize an authentic Aleppo soap

It does not foam much (it contains neither palm oil nor coconut oil).
It floats, which ensures proper drying

Why order your Aleppo soap from the Corvette online shop?
The Savonnerie du Midi offers you a soap that really comes from Syria and that has been cooked in a cauldron by a master soap maker. It is composed only of laurel oil and olive oil, no chemical products aggressive to the body have been added.

With us, you are sure to make the right choice for your hair and your body by benefiting froma soap with multiple properties . In addition, you have the choice between a soap bar and an extra-gentle liquid Aleppo soap, a moisturizing solution that preserves the skin's hydrolipidic film.