The city of Aleppo – How it all began:
- Aleppo, one of the oldest cities in the world, is known for its millennia-old craft tradition. Located in the heart of Syria, Aleppo an important trading center. In addition to silk fabrics and spices, the world-famous Aleppo soap was produced here. Generations of master craftsmen have perfected the art of soapmaking and passed the knowledge on to their descendants.
History of Aleppo Soap
- For centuries, the Natural soap from Aleppo Made in Aleppo from natural ingredients such as olive oil and laurel oil. This long tradition gives the soap its unique character and high quality.
What is Aleppo soap?
- is an traditional soap from Syria and a handmade natural soap made from olive oil and a variable proportion of bay oil. This combination gives the soap its nourishing and antibacterial properties. Thanks to the traditional production process in Aleppo, the soap is characterized by a long maturation period and a robust consistency.
Olive oil and bay oil – The ingredients
- Olive oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin, while bay oil offers anti-inflammatory properties. The combination of these natural ingredients makes Aleppo soap particularly kind to the skin.
Traditional production in Aleppo
- The production of Aleppo soap is made according to a centuries-old process. In Aleppo, olive oil and soda ash are boiled together before the precious laurel oil is added. After the saponification process, the soap mass is poured, cut, and dried for several months in airy halls. This gentle process ensures the soap's high quality and longevity.
Boiling process and drying
After boiling, the soap mass is poured into large molds, cooled, and finally cut by hand. This complex drying process guarantees the hardness and long shelf life of the soap.
Advantages and uses
- Aleppo soap can be used in many ways: for body cleansing, hair care and even Skin problemsIt has a moisturizing, antibacterial effect and is suitable for all skin types.
Help with skin problems
- Due to its high content of bay oil, bay soap is particularly appreciated for sensitive, irritated, or blemish-prone skin. Its natural composition can help soothe and clarify the complexion.
Why Aleppo Soap from Sharabati?
- Sharabati stands for the preservation of Syrian artisanal traditions. Our natural soaps are made using traditional methods, offering the authenticity our customers value.
Our quality standards
- All our soaps are manufactured under strict quality controls and contain only natural ingredients without artificial additives.
UNESCO World Heritage Site:
The whole Old Town of Aleppo and our soap factory were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The product Aleppo soap was intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO in 2024.
wholesale center:
- This ancient city has been trading for thousands of years and was famous as the terminus of the famous Silk Road, connecting East and West, before maritime trade routes developed in the "Age of Sail." One of Aleppo's most important trade goods is undoubtedly its unique natural soap. This soap has been produced for generations by merchant families and manufacturers such as Zanabili/Sharabati.
- The formula and manufacturing process for this highly prized soap have not changed over time. People from all over the world who visited Aleppo quickly realized that the soap seller's claims were true.
