History of Laurel Soap Industry
Laurel soap, also known as “Aleppo” soap or “Halep” Soap, this name is related to the city of Aleppo, where the production and manufacture of laurel soap is a major industry; this soap is named after the presence of aromatic laurel oil, which is included in its manufacture. It is a highly hand-made soap linked to the geographical area between the city of Aleppo and the northern city of Gaziantep in Turkey (where the industry needs special weather and climate). Aleppo soap is classified as a Castilian soap because it is a harsh soap made from olive oil and the “Shanan” plant, which is characterized by the smell of laurel oil.
The history of the existence of this product has not been determined in history; however, it has been proven that this industry has existed since ancient times. Some historical accounts confirm that Queen Cleopatra in Egypt and Queen Zenobia in Syria used this soap to care for their skin Hygiene, since ancient times.