Your Skin Wants More. Your Routine Wants Less.
More cleansing power than a gentle daily bar. More olive oil balance than a high-strength formula. The 20% Laurel Oil is the formula most people land on — and stay with. Four ingredients. Centuries-old Syrian tradition. Air-cured for up to nine months.
✓ The balanced formula — deeper than gentle, comfortable enough for every day
✓ One bar for face, body, and hair — replaces multiple products
✓ No sulfates, parabens, dyes, or synthetic fragrance — nothing added
✓ Store dry between uses — keeps the bar firm and long-lasting
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Aleppo Soap - 20% Laurel Oil
The tradition of Aleppo soap originates in Syria — where for over a thousand years, craftsmen have combined laurel berry oil and olive oil, cooked them slowly, hand-cut each bar, and left it to air-cure until it reached the firmness and quality it was known for.
The 20% formula is the balanced choice in the Sobeautis range — more laurel than the gentlest entry formula, with enough olive oil to keep the cleanse comfortable for daily use. Crafted by traditional artisans in Türkiye following the same production methods, it delivers a thorough daily cleanse for oily and combination skin. Each bar arrives hard and dense from nine months of air-curing — store it on a well-drained soap dish and allow it to dry fully between uses to maintain that firmness throughout its life.
Those needing a gentler start may prefer our 5% Laurel Oil Aleppo Soap, while those wanting the deepest cleanse in the range can explore the 40% Laurel Oil formula.
20% laurel berry oil. 80% olive oil. Natural lye. Water. That is everything.
✓ Air-cured for up to nine months for lasting firmness and lather
✓ Deep cleansing for oily and combination skin
✓ One bar for face, body, and hair — replaces multiple products
✓ 100% plant-based — no parabens, sulfates, dyes, or synthetic fragrance
✓ Keep the bar dry between uses — prevents softening and extends bar life
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What Makes the 20% Formula Different
The Formula
Aleppo Soap 20% Laurel Oil · 80% Olive Oil
Traditionally air-cured for up to nine months.
Crafted with a higher concentration of laurel berry oil, this traditional Aleppo soap formula provides deeper cleansing while maintaining the nourishing balance of olive oil. Slowly cooked, hand-cut, and naturally air-cured for up to nine months, each bar develops lasting firmness and a reliable daily lather for oily and combination skin. The bar arrives hard and dense — keep it on a well-drained soap dish and allow it to dry fully between uses to maintain that firmness throughout its life.
What Makes the 20% Formula Different
✓ More cleansing depth than the 5% — without the intensity of the 40%
✓ Nine months of air-curing makes each bar dense, hard, and long-lasting
✓ 80% olive oil keeps the cleanse balanced and comfortable for daily use
✓ The formula most buyers land on — and come back to
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 20% Laurel Oil
Discover how Aleppo soap feels, performs, and fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
Scent Strength
Naturally Earthy & Herbal
A natural earthy aroma from laurel berry and olive oils — more noticeable than the 5% formula but still subtle. Fades quickly after rinsing and does not linger on skin or interfere with perfume.
Usage Frequency
Daily Use for Oily Skin
Suitable for daily face, body, and hair cleansing. During the first one to two weeks, every-other-day use allows skin to adjust comfortably. Always keep the bar dry between uses.
Texture
Rich & Creamy
Firm, dense bar that creates a rich, creamy lather. Hard as a rock when stored correctly — store on a well-drained dish and keep dry between uses to maintain firmness.
Best For
Oily & Combination Skin
Ideal for oily and combination skin. Also effective for sensitive skin with eczema or reactivity. The most popular formula in the range — and the one most buyers come back to.
Four Ingredients. Nothing More. Nothing Less.
Only four essential ingredients — chosen for purity, balance, and timeless skin care.
Free from fragrance, fillers, and synthetic additives.
Olive Oil
The base of every bar. Gentle cleansing without stripping moisture.
Laurel Oil
At 20% — the balanced choice for deeper daily cleansing.
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 20% Laurel Oil
Suitable for daily face, body, and hair cleansing. Store the bar dry between uses to maintain its firmness throughout its life.
Face
Lather between hands before applying
Massage gently onto damp skin, then rinse thoroughly
- Avoid direct contact with eyes — rinse immediately with water if contact occurs
Body
- Apply directly to damp skin or lather between hands first
- Rinse thoroughly after cleansing
- Allow skin to dry naturally after rinsing
Hair & Scalp
Lather between hands and massage into wet scalp and hair
Rinse thoroughly — more thoroughly than with conventional shampoo
For dry ends, follow with a small amount of your preferred natural hair oil if needed
Soap Care
- Allow the bar to dry fully between every use
- Store on a well-drained soap dish away from direct water
- Never leave the bar sitting in water — this causes softening
Sensitive Skin Care
- Patch test recommended for sensitive and eczema-prone skin
- Four traditional ingredients — nothing synthetic added
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
What Customers Are Saying About the 20%
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Questions About the 20% Formula
What makes the 20% Laurel Oil formula unique?
Most soap on the market is built around a single goal — clean skin. Aleppo soap is built around a different question: what does skin actually need to stay healthy long term?
The 20% formula answers that with two ingredients that have been used together for over a thousand years. Laurel berry oil at 20% concentration provides a thorough, clarifying cleanse. Olive oil at 80% ensures that cleanse never strips or dries. The result is a bar that works harder than a gentle daily soap without the harshness of a high-concentration formula — and nothing else added. No sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, no fillers. Four ingredients. That is the whole formula.
I already use the 5% — should I switch to the 20%?
It depends on what your skin is telling you. If the 5% is cleansing well and your skin feels balanced, there is no reason to switch — the 5% is doing its job.
If you find yourself feeling like you need a deeper cleanse — especially if your skin leans oily, if you have been active, or if you want more from your bar without reaching for a separate product — the 20% is the natural next step. It is the same four ingredients, the same tradition, the same curing process. The only difference is a higher laurel oil concentration that works a little harder. Most people who make the switch stay at 20%.
Can Aleppo soap replace multiple products?
For many people, yes — and that is one of the reasons they switch.
The 20% Laurel Oil bar is designed for face, body, and hair. One bar in the shower instead of a face wash, body wash, and shampoo. No ingredient lists to cross-check. No five-step routine. Just a traditional bar that has been doing all of this for centuries before single-use products existed.
Whether it fully replaces everything depends on your hair type and skin needs — but for oily and combination skin, many buyers find they stop reaching for their other products within the first few weeks.
How is this different from the soap I'm already using?
Most conventional soaps — including many marketed as natural — are built on a base of synthetic surfactants, added fragrance, preservatives, and fillers. They clean the surface of the skin, but often strip its natural moisture barrier in the process, which is why many people feel tight or dry after washing.
Aleppo soap works differently. Olive oil and laurel berry oil create a lather that cleanses without disrupting the skin’s natural balance. There are no synthetic ingredients to react to. No fragrance to irritate. No foam boosters to over-strip. If your skin has been struggling with conventional products, this is a meaningful difference — not a marketing claim.
Why does Aleppo soap require nine months of curing?
Because rushing it produces an inferior bar.
After the soap is cooked and hand-cut, it is left to air-cure for up to nine months. During that time the bar hardens, the lather refines, and the outer layer — which starts green — gradually turns the characteristic golden brown. The green interior you see when you cut the bar open is the preserved core, still rich in laurel berry oil.
The curing time is not a tradition kept for its own sake. It is what separates a bar that lasts, lathers well, and performs consistently from one that dissolves quickly and performs inconsistently. You cannot replicate it on a faster timeline.
How long does one bar last — and is it worth the price?
With daily use for one person, a properly stored bar typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks — often longer. Because each bar is air-cured for up to nine months before it reaches you, it is significantly denser and harder than conventional soap. It dissolves slowly, holds its shape, and performs consistently from the first use to the last.
The key is storage. Keep the bar on a well-drained soap dish away from direct water flow and allow it to dry fully between uses. A bar left sitting in water will soften quickly and shorten its own life considerably.
On value: this bar replaces your face wash, body wash, and shampoo. One bar instead of three separate products. Most buyers find it saves money over time — and delivers a cleanse nothing else in their bathroom did.
Does this soap contain fragrance or synthetic ingredients?
No. The 20% Laurel Oil formula contains four ingredients: olive oil, laurel berry oil, natural lye, and water. Nothing else.
The scent you notice is the natural aroma of laurel berry and olive oil — earthy, quietly herbal, and subtle. It is not added. It is simply what these ingredients smell like. No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no parabens, no sulfates, no preservatives, no fillers.
If you have been reacting to fragrances or synthetic additives in other products, this bar has nothing in it to trigger that reaction.
How should I store the soap between uses?
Keep it on a well-drained soap dish between uses and allow it to dry fully before the next use. Avoid leaving it in a pool of water or in the direct stream of the shower — this softens the bar and shortens its life significantly.
A wooden or slatted soap dish works well. If the bar gets wet between uses, let it dry before using again. Stored correctly, your bar will stay firm, lather consistently, and last considerably longer.
My bar turned soft and left brown residue in the shower. Is that normal?
Yes — and it is entirely preventable.
The brown residue is the oxidised outer layer of the bar dissolving when it stays wet. This is not a defect. It is what happens to any traditionally cured Aleppo soap bar when it is left in standing water or in a wet shower between uses. The outer layer — which turns brown during the nine-month curing process — is softer than the inner core and dissolves faster when exposed to prolonged moisture.
The fix is simple: remove the bar from the shower after each use, or store it on a well-drained soap dish elevated away from direct water flow. Allow it to dry fully between uses. A mesh soap bag works particularly well — it keeps the bar dry, extends its life significantly, and the residue problem stops immediately.
A bar that is kept dry between uses stays firm, lasts 4 to 6 weeks, and leaves no residue. Storage is the only variable.
Is this authentic Aleppo soap — and where is it made?
Yes — and we want to be transparent about what that means.
The Aleppo soap tradition originates in Syria, where craftsmen have been making it the same way for over a thousand years: olive oil and laurel berry oil, slowly cooked together, hand-cut, and left to air-cure for months. That tradition is Syrian in origin and Syrian in method.
Sobeautis soap is crafted by traditional artisans in Türkiye, using those same methods and the same four ingredients. The production location is different. The method, the ingredients, and the standards are not. We are transparent about this because we believe you deserve to know exactly what you are buying — and because the quality of the bar speaks for itself.
The Formula Most People Land On — and Stay With.
The 20% Laurel Oil formula. Four ingredients. Nine months of curing. One bar for face, body, and hair — stored dry, it lasts for weeks.
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