Mint + Laurel did a collaboration with Offendum featuring our Aleppo Laurel Soaps, Handwoven Cotton loofas from Hama, and the Little Syria mugs. We had set up a pop-up style “souk” and attendees were able to purchase these items in the lobby. The scent of soap wafting throughout the night, where attendees were treating to scents of Syria and nostalgia.
Read MoreOur team works many hours to bring you high end quality products, but have you ever thought about what these products have been through to finally arrive at your home? Have you ever thought about the challenges of working with a country that is economically sanctioned by the United States? Or the nitty gritty complexity of logistics from Syria to Los Angeles?
Read MoreLast year we introduced soap samplers, giving our customers a single use soap slice from each fragrance of our Aleppo organic soaps. The samplers were intended for boutique hotels, AirBnBs and environmentally conscious frequent travelers who would enjoy high-end single use soap bars and not feel wasteful using a large bar provided by traditional hotels.
Read MoreLet me share a brief of history of my homeland, Syria , one of the oldest civilizations of the world, and why our work with artisans across the globe matters.
Read MoreGrowing up in the Middle East, we had no access to hand sanitizer and we relied on the old fashion soap and water. In countries like Syria and Egypt with dense populations and widespread communicable diseases, people relied on good old fashion hand washing, soap and common sense hygiene principles.
Read MoreOur shipments of hand crafted bath goods from Syria finally made it to LA! It took us three months of hard work, patience, negotiation and seeking impossible solutions working in a country that is currently sanctioned by the U.S. But it was all worth it.
Read MoreThe scent of Jasmine is like an Eastern poem. Touching, adorable and full of seduction - it climbs straight into your heart and your home. It’s used to evoke happiness in aromatherapy; to trigger a sense of harmony and optimism.
Read MoreIt's not too late to place your Aleppo Soap Love Box for your Valentine order for your sweetheart, bestie or co-worker! Every purchase helps rebuild lives in Syria. Also, with Valentine's Day around the corner, we wanted to share a delicious pink drink recipe that's enjoyed throughout the Middle East. Recipe from the Edible Mosaic Cookbook.
Read MoreMy mother received the soaps on time with the signature bag. I received a call from her in tears because she was in awe of the products. She said, “They smell just like home (Syria) and the bag is so beautiful, it’s exactly like the ones I’ve seen in Aleppo.” I told her that these products were made in Syria by local artisans which made her tear up even more.
Read MoreAleppo soap is organic, good for the skin, good for the environment and has social impact on the community. So as a social and environmental entrepreneur and impact investor, getting into the business of Aleppo soap seemed obvious. What I didn’t realize was how great the impact is for the communities we are serving
Read MoreAleppo soap - widely considered to be the first soap ever made - is popular across the Middle East and far beyond. But the intense fighting is making business in Syria's second city all but impossible - and the soap's future is uncertain.
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