Aleppo soap with organic charcoal

Organic charcoal Aleppo soap for face, body and hair.

Combines the ancestral Syrian know-how of Aleppo soap production with the benefits of organic plant-based charcoal, which comes from amla, the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree.

Weight: 100 g

Packaging: plastic and paper wrapping, with information in English and French

Made in: Aleppo, Syria

Please keep the soap dry after use on a wooden soap dish.

Product features

• No animal-derived ingredients
• No animal testing
• No artificial colors or fragrances
• No preservatives
• Dermatologically tested

INGREDIENTS:

• SODIUM OLIVATE
• AQUA (WATER)
• CHARCOAL POWDER (*)
• SODIUM LAURELATE
• GLYCERIN
• SODIUM CHLORIDE
• SODIUM HYDROXIDE.

*from organic farming

Sas Najar Aleppo Soaps

The Al Najjar family has been producing authentic Aleppo soaps since 1895 using traditional craftsmanship. The know-how is passed down from generation to generation in the Al Najjar family soap factory in the city of Aleppo, in northern Syria. Every year, from late November to late March, the production of the world's first hard soap is repeated using the same unchanged process. The soaps are then left to dry for at least nine months.

Najel Aleppo soap is composed exclusively of olive oil and laurel oil, two selected oils that give it many benefits. Saponified olive oil is a powerful cleanser that nourishes, protects and softens the skin. Laurel oil is known for its disinfectant and regenerating properties.

Made with traditional Aleppo soaps of 200 g with 5% BLO, Najel Aleppo black soap with organic plant charcoal combines the properties of Aleppo soap with those of charcoal. For thousands of years, charcoal powder has been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to detoxify and purify the body. Today, the use of charcoal is increasingly popular in cosmetics. The organic plant charcoal used in Najel Aleppo soap comes from Indian gooseberry, more commonly known as amla, grown in India, but also in Nepal and Sri Lanka.

What is Aleppo soap?

Perfect for the daily hygiene of the face and hands, Aleppo soap is the oldest known ally against dirt and bacteria.

But it is also a thousand-year-old elixir of beauty, which cares for and protects the skin and hair, thanks to its remarkable benefits.

It is thanks to the harmony between the properties of olive and laurel oils, which makes it unique and precious.

The original recipe does not call for the addition of other ingredients: it is therefore completely natural and environmentally friendly, does not dry out or irritate the skin and is also suitable for the most sensitive and delicate skin, such as that of children.

100% natural: the oldest soap, always relevant

Aleppo soap is a plant-based product that owes its name to the city of the same name in Syria, the region where its manufacturing technique was perfected. Its roots go back in history and, among natural soaps, it is considered the oldest cleanser, so much so that the first evidence of its use dates back to Babylonian times (2500 BC).

There are two ingredients, both green, that make it so special and versatile: olive and laurel oil. To recognize it, read the label carefully. Real Aleppo soap is an artisanal product, it contains no preservatives, synthetic additives or fragrances and, for this reason, is particularly suitable for sensitive skin, for those who suffer from perfume allergies or for those who have skin problems. It is not tested on animals and is therefore an eco-friendly product, valuable for the daily care of young and old. It is biodegradable and, due to the long tradition and purity that distinguish it, it is considered the principal ancestor of Marseille soap.

Aleppo soap is usually presented in a cubic or parallelepiped shape, like a compact bar with a very hard consistency. Liquid Aleppo soap is equally widespread and appreciated. Generally before drying it is dark green due to chlorophyll, afterwards the color tends to lighten, until it becomes golden. Olive and laurel oil already boast remarkable properties individually, which are amplified by the alliance between the two substances.

From this plant marriage emerges a powerful synergy, especially valuable for the care of the skin and hair. This is why this soap is considered one of the most appreciated in the world. The percentage of the mixture between the two oils can vary: it is laurel that makes it more precious, so the higher this component, the higher the quality of the cleanser and, therefore, the more expensive. However, for dry skin it is better to have a small presence (12%). If instead you have oily skin, you should definitely opt for mixtures that have up to 35%.

Properties of Aleppo soap

Olive oil has moisturizing, emollient and nourishing properties for the skin. Polyphenols and vitamins A and E make it an excellent antioxidant, which prevents skin aging: like all olive oil soaps, Aleppo soap is also an effective anti-aging product, ideal for facial treatments. Furthermore, it stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins. It helps wound healing, thanks to its regenerating properties that restored radiance to the skin with vitamin C.

Laurel oil, on the other hand, has important antibacterial and antiseptic properties; its soothing action helps to calm skin inflammation and is useful in improving conditions such as psoriasis and eczema; it also regulates the sebaceous balance, combating acne.

Aleppo soap, thanks to the synergy between its two components, has nourishing, revitalizing and restructuring properties, given by the high percentage of fats contained in the oil, which is why it is often recommended also for the washing and care of stressed, dry and brittle hair.

Aleppo soap is widely used for the washing and cleansing of the scalp and hair. In fact:

• It has beneficial effects on inflammatory conditions and skin diseases thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is in fact widely used in the treatment of dark spots on the face, acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin dermatitis and burns.
• It can be used as a hair shampoo due to its ability to strengthen the bulb, nourish the hair and combat the onset of dandruff thanks to its nourishing properties; furthermore, it prevents hair loss, thanks to its ability to activate the microcirculation of the scalp. It gives shine and volume to the hair. After washing, it is recommended to rinse with water and vinegar to restore the optimal pH.
• It is often used by men for shaving.
• It has important emollient properties for post-shaving.
• It is an excellent makeup remover, soft and nourishing.
• If left on the skin after cleansing, it performs a real purifying and nourishing mask function.
• It can be used for bathing babies and infants. However, be careful with the eyes, which could become irritated.