“I am very proud of the soap our family has been making for over 30 years.”
Hassen
specializing in Aleppo Laurel Soap making
Hassen and his family have been in the laurel soap business since 1984, and they have persevered despite the lack of resources due to the war in Syria. Connecting his family’s artisanal soaps to a global market helps strengthen the local farming community and contribute to Syria’s economic development.
Aleppo laurel soap is named after the city in which it was first made - Aleppo, Syria. The centuries-old formula is revered by people from all over the world for its soothing benefits and all natural ingredients. Laurel oil is considered Syria’s “green gold,” every year the soap is manufactured from November to March after the olives and laurel berry fruit have been collected from the trees and turned into oil. Each soap bar takes one year to make.