Centuries of Syrian Craft. One Gentle Bar.
Authentic Aleppo soap, air-cured for up to nine months, made with just four plant-based ingredients. Nothing synthetic. Nothing unnecessary. The gentlest formula in the range — made for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin that deserves better.
✓ The gentlest formula in the range — no sulfates, parabens, dyes, or synthetic fragrance
✓ One bar for face, body, hair, and shaving — replaces multiple products
✓ Air-cured for up to nine months — lasts 4 to 6 weeks with daily use
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Aleppo Soap - 5% Laurel Oil
The tradition of Aleppo soap originates in Syria, where craftsmen have been producing it using the same method for over a thousand years: olive oil and laurel berry oil, cooked together, hand-cut, and left to air-cure for months until the bar reaches its signature firmness and gentle green core — the natural colour of laurel berry oil preserved inside the bar.
Sobeautis brings this centuries-old craft to you through artisans in Türkiye, where the same traditional production methods are honoured — the same two oils, the same slow curing process, the same commitment to making a soap with nothing added and nothing hidden.
For a deeper everyday cleanse, our 20% Laurel Oil formula is the most popular choice in the range. Those needing the most intensive cleanse can explore the 40% Laurel Oil Aleppo Soap.
5% laurel berry oil. 95% olive oil. Natural lye. Water. That is the complete formula.
✓ Traditionally air-cured for up to nine months
✓ Gentle cleansing for sensitive, dry, and normal skin
✓ Plant-based — no parabens, sulfates, dyes, or synthetic fragrance
✓ One bar for face, body, hair, and shaving
✓ Typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks with daily use when stored correctly
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What Makes the 5% Formula Different
The Formula
Aleppo Soap 5% Laurel Oil · 95% Olive Oil
Traditionally air-cured for up to nine months.
A traditional Aleppo soap formula made according to centuries-old methods. At 5% laurel berry oil and 95% olive oil, this is the gentlest formula in the range — the highest olive oil content of the three, creating a mild, creamy lather that cleanses comfortably without stripping the skin’s natural moisture. Suitable for sensitive skin and daily face, body, hair, and shaving use.
What Makes the 5% Formula Different:
✓ The highest olive oil content in the range — 95% — for the mildest, most comfortable cleanse
✓ Air-cured for up to nine months — denser and longer-lasting than conventional soap
✓ Gentle enough for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin — including shaving use
✓ No fragrance, dyes, parabens, sulfates, or animal fats — nothing your skin has to fight through
Approx. 170g · Air-cured for up to nine months · Typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks with daily use when stored correctly.
What to Expect from Aleppo Soap 5% Laurel Oil
Discover how Aleppo soap feels, performs, and fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
Scent Strength
Naturally Earthy & Herbal
A subtle, warm, earthy aroma from laurel berry and olive oils. No added fragrance or synthetic perfume. Fades quickly after rinsing.
Usage Frequency
Gentle Daily Use
Gentle enough for daily face, body, hair, and shaving use. Leaves skin clean, balanced, and comfortable after every wash — never tight or dry.
Texture
Rich & Creamy
Firm, long-lasting bar that creates a soft, creamy lather. Denser than conventional soap — dissolves slowly and holds its shape with proper storage.
Best For
Sensitive Skin & Minimalists
Ideal for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin. The natural starting point for anyone new to Aleppo soap — no synthetic ingredients to react to.
Four Ingredients. Nothing More. Nothing Less.
Only four essential ingredients define authentic Aleppo soap — chosen for purity, balance, and timeless skin care. Free from added fragrance, fillers, dyes, and synthetic additives.
Olive Oil
The base of every bar. Gentle cleansing without stripping moisture.
Laurel Oil
At 5% concentration — the gentlest level in the range.
Natural Lye
Transforms the oils into soap. None remains in the finished bar.
Water
Unites the four ingredients during cooking. Nothing else is added.
How to Use Your Aleppo Soap 5% Laurel Oil
Face
Lather between hands before applying to damp skin
Massage gently onto face using circular motions
Rinse thoroughly with warm water
- Avoid direct contact with eyes — rinse immediately with water if contact occurs
Body
Apply directly to skin or with a washcloth
Suitable for gentle daily body cleansing
- Also effective as a shaving soap — lather onto skin before shaving
Hair & Scalp
Lather between hands and massage into wet scalp and hair
Rinse thoroughly
- For dry ends, follow with a small amount of your preferred natural hair oil if needed
Soap Care
- Allow soap to dry fully between uses
- Store on a well-drained soap dish away from direct water flow
- Proper drying extends the life of your Aleppo soap bar
Sensitive Skin Care
- Made with minimal, traditional ingredients
- Perform a small patch test before full use if you have sensitive skin
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
What Customers Are Saying About the 5%
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Questions About the 5% Formula
I have sensitive skin and have tried many soaps that irritated me. Will this be different?
It may be — and here is why.
Most skin reactions to soap come from synthetic fragrance, sulfates, preservatives, or dyes. The 5% Laurel Oil bar contains none of those. The complete ingredient list is olive oil, laurel berry oil, natural lye, and water. That is everything.
Olive oil at high concentration is one of the most skin-compatible cleansing ingredients known — it cleans without stripping and does not disrupt the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The 5% formula has the lowest laurel oil concentration in our range, making it the gentlest option we offer.
If you have sensitive skin, we recommend performing a small patch test on your inner arm before regular use. Most people with sensitive skin who switch to this bar find it the first soap they have used without a reaction — but skin is individual, and we will never overpromise.
Can I use this soap on my face and body?
Yes — one bar for both. This is one of the reasons people switch to Aleppo soap.
The 5% formula is gentle enough for daily facial use, including around the eye area, and effective enough for full body cleansing. Lather between your hands first before applying to the face, massage gently using circular motions, and rinse thoroughly with warm water. The same process works for the body.
Many buyers replace their face wash and body wash with a single bar. Fewer products, simpler routine, no ingredient lists to cross-check.
Can it be used on hair?
Yes, as an optional use. Aleppo soap has been used as a hair wash for centuries in the regions where it originates.
For hair use, lather the bar between your hands and apply to wet hair, working through to the scalp. Rinse thoroughly. Some people find a diluted apple cider vinegar rinse helpful after the first few uses while hair adjusts — this is common with any transition away from conventional shampoo and is temporary.
Results vary by hair type. Those with dry or very thick hair may find higher laurel concentration formulas work better for scalp cleansing. The 5% is best suited for fine, normal, or sensitive scalps.
What is the difference between the 5%, 20%, and 40% formulas?
The difference is the laurel berry oil concentration — and it determines how deeply the bar cleanses.
The 5% formula is the gentlest. High in olive oil, low in laurel berry oil. Best for sensitive, dry, or normal skin that wants mild, comfortable daily cleansing.
The 20% formula is the balanced everyday choice. More cleansing power than the 5%, still comfortable for daily use. Best for normal to oily skin, or anyone who wants a more thorough cleanse without going to an intensive formula.
The 40% formula is the highest concentration we offer. Significantly more laurel berry oil, deeper cleansing, best suited for oily, congested, or combination skin that needs more from a daily bar.
All three use the same four ingredients, the same traditional production method, and the same nine-month air-curing process. The percentage is the only thing that changes — and it changes everything about how the bar performs.
Does the soap contain fragrance or perfume?
No. The 5% Laurel Oil bar contains no added fragrance, no synthetic perfume, no dyes, and no masking agents of any kind.
The subtle earthy, herbal scent you notice is the natural aroma of laurel berry oil and olive oil. It is mild, fades quickly after rinsing, and leaves no scent on the skin. It is not added — it is simply what these ingredients smell like in their natural form.
If you have been reacting to fragrances in other products, there is nothing in this bar to trigger that reaction.
Why is the inside green and the outside brown?
This is one of the most recognizable signs of authentic, traditionally made Aleppo soap — and it is a quality indicator, not a flaw.
When the soap is freshly made and cut, the entire bar is green from the laurel berry oil. As it air-cures over the following months, the outer layer oxidizes and turns golden brown — the deeper the brown, the longer it has cured. The interior stays green because it is protected from air exposure during the curing process.
When you cut or break the bar open, that green core is what you see — preserved, rich in laurel oil, exactly as it should be. A bar without a green interior has either not been made with genuine laurel berry oil, or has not been properly cured.
How long does one bar last?
With proper drying between uses, one Aleppo soap bar can last several weeks, even with daily use. Its firm texture and long curing process help extend longevity compared to many commercial soaps.
Is this safe for children or babies?
The 5% formula is made with minimal, traditional ingredients — no synthetic fragrance, no sulfates, no dyes, no preservatives — which makes it a gentler choice than many conventional soaps.
That said, we do not make specific claims about use on infants or very young children, as skin sensitivity varies significantly by age and individual. If you are considering using this for a child, we recommend consulting with a healthcare professional first, and performing a small patch test before regular use.
For older children with sensitive skin, many parents find this bar a gentler everyday option than conventional soap — but we leave that decision to the parent and their doctor, not to us.
Is this authentic Aleppo soap — and where is it made?
Yes — and we want to be fully transparent about what that means.
The Aleppo soap tradition originates in Syria, where craftsmen have produced it the same way for over a thousand years: olive oil and laurel berry oil, slowly cooked together, hand-cut, and air-cured for months. Sobeautis soap is crafted by traditional artisans in Türkiye following those same methods and the same four ingredients. The production location is different. The method, the ingredients, and the standards are not.
Start With the Gentlest Bar We Make.
The 5% Laurel Oil formula. Four ingredients. Nine months of curing. Gentle enough for sensitive skin — effective enough to replace three products.
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