Traditional laurel soap consists of olive oil, natural laurel oil and water, as well as sodium hydroxide. The concentration of natural laurel oil is usually between (2-66%). This ratio usually determines the quality and cost of traditional laurel soap.
Laurel oil can also be substituted with other natural vegetable oils, such as hazelnut oil, black pond oil, coconut oil and other aromatic natural oils. Depending on the natural benefits of each type of natural vegetable oil.
Laurel soap can be used daily as a washcloth and shampoo for hair, as a face mask or as a shaving cream for men. It is very useful for infants and children. Laurel oil is an effective cleanser, antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-itching agent.
Laurel soap, also known as “Aleppo” soap or “Halep” Soap, this name is related to the city of Aleppo, where the production and manufacture of laurel soap is a major industry; this soap is named after the presence of aromatic laurel oil, which is included in its manufacture. It is a highly hand-made soap linked to the geographical area between the city of Aleppo and the northern city of Gaziantep in Turkey (where the industry needs special weather and climate). Aleppo soap is classified as a Castilian soap because it is a harsh soap made from olive oil and the “Shanan” plant, which is characterized by the smell of laurel oil.
The history of the existence of this product has not been determined in history; however, it has been proven that this industry has existed since ancient times. Some historical accounts confirm that Queen Cleopatra in Egypt and Queen Zenobia in Syria used this soap to care for their skin Hygiene, since ancient times.
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