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Aleppo soap is a traditional olive-and-laurel soap associated with the soapmaking heritage of Aleppo, Syria. Modern products inspired by that tradition are also manufactured elsewhere, so country of origin and formulation matter.
What is Aleppo soap?
Traditional Aleppo-style soap uses olive oil and laurel oil together with water and an alkali. Saponification converts the oils into soap. The bar is then set, cut and cured or aged as part of the traditional process.
What makes the formulation different?
The balance of olive and laurel oils varies between products. There is no single percentage that automatically makes a bar “real” or makes it medically better. Percentages are useful because they let shoppers understand and compare formulations.
How to use it
Wet the bar and work up a lather with water. Apply the lather to the area being cleansed and rinse thoroughly. Avoid the eyes. Because traditional soap is alkaline, facial and hair use may not suit everyone.
Is Aleppo soap suitable for sensitive skin?
There is no cleanser that is universally suitable for every person. If your skin is reactive or you have a diagnosed skin condition, consider professional advice about the most appropriate cleanser. Patch-testing a new product can also be sensible.
What about medical claims?
Aleppo soap should not be presented as a treatment for eczema, psoriasis, acne or other medical conditions without appropriate evidence and regulatory support. Ingredient research does not automatically prove a finished cosmetic product has the same effect.
MHANA No.01
MHANA No.01 is a 200g olive-and-laurel cleansing bar made in Turkey using a traditional Syrian/Aleppo-style method. See the formulation and product information.
