The number on an Aleppo soap bar is not a quality rating. It is not 'more is better'. It is a specification — a description of the soap's character and the skin conditions it is formulated to address.
The laurel oil percentage is the active ingredient dial. Low = gentle and nourishing. High = potent and medicinal. The olive oil is always the base — moisturising, barrier-supporting, constant. The laurel oil is always the variable — its percentage determines everything else.
Here is the complete guide to every bar in the Avlia range.
100% Olive Oil Bar (0% Laurel) — the Avlia Nablus-equivalent pure olive
No laurel oil. Pure saponified olive oil. Maximum moisturisation, zero active antibacterial or antifungal compounds. For: ultra-sensitive skin, newborns, elderly skin, post-procedure healing, anyone who simply wants the most nourishing possible natural cleanser with no medicinal action. Ivory-white in colour.
Avlia 5% Laurel Oil Bar
The threshold of gentleness. Predominantly olive oil with a trace of laurel — enough for mild antibacterial protection without any active potency that reactive skin would notice. For: dry skin, babies, rosacea introduction, psoriasis sufferers during cautious introduction, eczema-prone skin. The Avlia starting point for everyone who arrives with a sensitivity history.
Avlia 10% Laurel Oil Bar
A modest step up. Daily gentle cleanser for most normal skin types. The scent of laurel is subtle. For: normal skin, everyday body washing, gentle hair washing, light scalp maintenance.
Avlia 16% Laurel Oil Bar
The all-rounder. The balance point between nourishment and activity. Enough laurel for genuine antibacterial action in daily use; enough olive oil for barrier support. The recommendation for first-time Avlia users without a specific skin condition, and the bar most often described as someone's 'forever bar'. For: combination skin, daily face and body, introduction to the Aleppo soap format.
Avlia 30% Laurel Oil Bar
The shift from cleanser to treatment begins here. The laurel oil is present at a concentration that meaningfully reduces surface bacterial populations, controls mild acne, and begins to show antifungal activity. The earthy laurel scent is noticeable. For: oily skin, mild acne, body odour, everyday scalp care, hair washing for normal-to-oily scalp.
Avlia 40% Laurel Oil Bar
Moderate potency. Appropriate for persistent acne, regular dandruff management, eczema support, and shaving. The Avlia bar most frequently used for multi-condition management — people who have both scalp and skin concerns often find this percentage serves both. For: moderate acne, dandruff, eczema, shaving bar.
Avlia 50% Laurel Oil Bar
High-potency therapeutic territory. Lauric acid at this concentration is directly active against a wide range of bacteria and fungi. For: strong acne, persistent dandruff, scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, fungal skin conditions, high-potency scalp treatment.
Avlia 60% Laurel Oil Bar
For experienced natural skincare users with persistent or complex skin conditions. The potency is significant — appropriate for targeted use on problem areas rather than full-body daily washing. For: intensive scalp treatment, persistent skin conditions, antifungal use.
Avlia 75% Laurel Oil Bar
Maximum strength. The most medicinal bar in the Avlia range. Aged bars at this percentage develop a deep, complex character — the golden-brown exterior, the dark green interior, the rich herbal scent that signals maximum compound concentration. For: maximum antifungal and antibacterial action, targeted medicinal use, long-term collectors and connoisseurs of Aleppo soap.
Avlia 100% Laurel Oil Shampoo Bar
Pure laurel oil soap. No olive oil dilution. The dedicated scalp and hair bar. Maximum antifungal action against Malassezia, maximum antibacterial scalp cleansing, maximum anti-inflammatory scalp benefit. Not recommended for full-body washing. For: dandruff, scalp seborrhoeic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, hair loss related to scalp inflammation.
Avlia Nablus Soap
Palestinian olive oil soap tradition. Pure olive oil, ivory-white, ultra-gentle. The Levantine counterpart to the Aleppo range.
Avlia Musk, Amber, and Oud Bars
The luxury Aleppo base — olive and laurel oil, traditional Sabonji craft — with Levantine fragrance notes layered on top. For: daily cleansing with a fragrance experience, gifting, those who want the therapeutic benefits of Aleppo soap with the sensory pleasure of ancient Levantine scents.
If you are still unsure: start at 16%
The Avlia 16% Laurel Oil Bar is the recommendation for anyone who cannot decide. Use it for two weeks. If your skin wants more action — try 30%. If it prefers more gentleness — try 10%. The range exists precisely for this navigation.
The full Avlia range is at avliahome.com.