How to Make Aleppo Soap at Home: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Aleppo soap is one of the oldest natural soaps in the world. Making it at home can be rewarding and allows you to control ingredients, avoiding chemicals and synthetic fragrances.

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Ingredients Needed

  • Olive oil (primary base)

  • Laurel oil (for antibacterial properties)

  • Water

  • Lye (sodium hydroxide)

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Prepare Lye Solution: Dissolve lye in water carefully.

  2. Mix Oils: Warm olive oil and add laurel oil.

  3. Combine with Lye: Slowly add lye solution to oils, stirring until reaching trace.

  4. Pour and Mold: Pour mixture into molds.

  5. Cut and Cure: Cut into bars after solidifying and cure for 3–6 months for optimal hardness.

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