Herbal Pharm Aleppo Laurel Soap with Rose 125g

Product Summary

Aleppo Laurel Soap with Rose is a handmade olive and laurel oil bar with a light rose scent, for everyday face and body washing. Three ingredients, no synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no preservatives. One 125 g bar, made for Herbal Pharm Pte Ltd, Singapore.

Product Overview

Aleppo soap is about as old as bar soap gets. Olive oil gives the bar its mildness, laurel berry oil gives it the character that makes it Aleppo soap rather than plain castile, and the bar is then cured in open air until it hardens. The result is the pale crust and olive-green core you see when you cut one open.

This version adds rose essential oil, so the scent is floral and quite soft rather than perfumed. It lathers less than a supermarket bar, which surprises people the first time. That is simply what olive oil soap does, and it is not a sign the bar is not working.

It suits anyone who wants a short ingredient list and no synthetic fragrance in their wash. It is a cosmetic bar soap, not a treatment, and the manufacturer says so plainly on the back of the pack.

Specifications

Key Benefits

• A short, readable ingredient list. Three oils, nothing else printed on the pack.
• Olive oil base. Cleans without the tight, stripped feeling a strong detergent bar can leave.
• Laurel berry oil. The traditional second oil in an Aleppo bar, and what separates it from a plain olive soap.
• Scented with rose essential oil. Light and floral, with no synthetic fragrance added.
• No dyes or preservatives. The colour is the oils, not a colourant.
• Cured and air-dried. A hard bar that holds its shape if you let it drain.

How To Use

1. Wet the bar and work up a light lather in your hands.
2. Massage over face or body, then rinse with warm water.
3. Expect a low, creamy lather rather than thick foam. That is normal for olive oil soap.
4. Stand the bar on a draining dish or rack so it dries out fully between washes.
5. Store somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

Two Honest Notes Before You Buy

First, this is not a chemical-free soap, because no soap is. Soap exists because an oil is reacted with an alkali, and Herbal Pharm describe the traditional bar as olive oil, laurel oil, water and lye. No lye survives in a properly cured bar, and nothing synthetic is added for colour, scent or shelf life, which is the part that actually matters. We would rather put it that way than repeat a phrase that is not true.

Second, it contains rose essential oil. Essential oils are among the more common causes of contact reactions, so patch test on your inner forearm before using it on your face. Bar soap is also alkaline, around pH 9 to 10, against skin at roughly pH 5, so if your face is very dry or reactive, start on the body.

Ingredients

Olive Oil, Laurel Oil, Rose Essential Oil.

As printed on the wrapper. Formulations can change, so read the pack you receive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aleppo soap?

It is one of the oldest known bar soaps, traditionally made in Aleppo, Syria, from olive oil and laurel berry oil. The mixture is saponified, poured, cut by hand and then left to cure in open air for months, which is what gives the bar its hard texture and its olive-green interior under a paler crust.

What is actually in this bar?

The wrapper lists three things: olive oil, laurel oil and rose essential oil. The scent comes from the rose oil rather than a synthetic fragrance, and there are no added dyes or preservatives.

Is it really chemical-free?

No, and we would rather say so. All soap is made by reacting an oil with an alkali, and Herbal Pharm describe the traditional bar as olive oil, laurel oil, water and lye. What is true is that no lye remains in a properly cured bar, and that nothing synthetic is added for colour, scent or shelf life.

Why does it not lather much?

Olive oil soap produces a low, creamy lather rather than the thick foam you get from a detergent bar. That is a property of the oil, not a fault, and it is not a sign that the bar is failing to clean.

Can I use it on my face and hair?

It is sold for face and body. Some people also use Aleppo soap on the scalp. Bar soap is alkaline, roughly pH 9 to 10, while skin sits nearer pH 5, so if your face is dry, sensitive or you are using active skincare, try it on the body first and see how your skin responds.

Is it suitable if my skin reacts easily?

It is a short, simple ingredient list, which usually helps. It does contain rose essential oil, and essential oils are a common cause of contact reactions, so patch test on the inner forearm first. The manufacturer prints the same advice on the pack: stop using it and see a doctor if you get a reaction.

How do I make the bar last?

Keep it out of standing water. Stand it on a draining dish or rack so it dries fully between washes. A cured olive oil bar that is allowed to dry will hold its shape and outlast one left sitting in a puddle by a wide margin.

Why Buy From EMIS+

• Genuine Herbal Pharm stock, sourced through the brand owner in Singapore.
• Island-wide delivery across Singapore.
• Honest product notes, including the parts that are less flattering.

This is a cosmetic bar soap for external use, not a medicine. The manufacturer prints the same on the pack: it is a natural herbal product and not medical. Stop using it and speak to your doctor or pharmacist if your skin reacts. Avoid contact with the eyes and rinse with water if it gets in.