An angel of Marseille soap, Aleppo soap is made with olive oil, bay leaf oil, water and natural soda. And nothing else ! As the name suggests, he is from Syria.
A soap suitable for problem skin
Rich in vitamin E and precious natural antioxidants, olive oil is nourishing and softening. It protects the skin against external aggressions and helps it regenerate.
Laurel berry oil is known for its antiseptic and soothing properties. It gives Aleppo soap its characteristic odor and its foaming power.
Thanks to its natural components, this product is dermoprotective and suitable for all skin types. It is even recommended for sensitive, intolerant or problem skin (acne, eczema, psoriasis ...)
How to choose my Aleppo soap?
Pure Alep soap does not contain any coloring, perfume or preservative. It is one hundred percent vegetable and must not contain any animal fat. The cost of this product is certainly higher than a conventional soap, but the advantage is that it is versatile, in addition to keeping for a long time.
However, it is avoided to be soaked in water after use, so that it retains all its properties.
The different uses of Aleppo soap
Perfect for everyday hand washing, Aleppo soap avoids irritation by protecting the hydrolipidic film from the skin. Small trick: you can make your own Alep liquid soap. Simply grate it finely and then add cold water to the pieces of soap. To preserve it longer, a natural preservative (such as grapefruit seed extract) can be added to the mixture.
This soap can also be used to wash the body and face. Very soft, it is suitable for all skins, even the most sensitive ones like that of baby. It is also perfect for exfoliating the body.
It is applied generously on the skin, it is left to pose for a few minutes then it is rinsed with hot water, rubbing delicately with a glove of horsehair to make a new skin.
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Alep soap can also be used as a face purifying mask. It is applied in a thick layer, leave to act a few minutes then it is rinsed with lukewarm water and one does not forget to well hydrate its skin. A hundred percent natural beauty ritual, guaranteed without harmful ingredients for our skin. Do it once a week.
Other beauty use of Aleppo soap: in shampoo. It is perfect for oily hair that it cleans gently. Simply rub the soap directly on the scalp to make it lather and then rinse. We finish with rinse water added with lemon or cider vinegar to say goodbye to itching and dandruff.
Alep soap is also known for its soothing and sanitizing properties, which makes it an excellent shaving foam. A significant ally for the gentleman, who can even use it to shave his beard.
