Aleppo Soap

Yes! Aleppo soap is a natural and gentle hair cleanser, made with olive oil and laurel oil, free from harsh chemicals that can strip the scalp of its natural oils. Its moisturizing properties help nourish the scalp and combat dryness, making it a great option for those looking for a more hydrating alternative to conventional shampoos.

Additionally, the antibacterial and antifungal benefits of laurel oil support scalp health and may help alleviate dandruff and irritation.

When it might not be suitable:

While Aleppo soap is great for many, it may leave some residue or buildup in hard water areas and is not ideal for all hair types, especially very fine or color-treated hair.

How to Use Aleppo Soap on Hair:

1️⃣ Lather the Soap – Wet your hair and rub the bar in your hands to create a lather.
2️⃣ Massage Gently – Apply the lather to your scalp and hair, massaging thoroughly.
3️⃣ Rinse Well – Ensure all soap is washed out completely to avoid any residue.
4️⃣ Condition if Needed – If your hair feels dry, use a light conditioner or natural oil like argan or jojoba.

Lye is another word for a chemical called Sodium Hydroxide.

This chemical can be found in the ash of burned hardwood, which is what was originally used to make the first soap bars in history.

Nowadays however, we use a purified lye to produce better, higher quality soap. This technically is not a fully natural ingredient.

This chemical is essential for soapmaking and cannot be eliminated.

It is responsible for triggering the saponification process, which is the chemical reaction that turns the fats into soap.

During the curing of the soap bars, the lye disappears from the soap because it is used up by this saponification process.

Therefore, the end product that you buy will not have any more lye in it.