Superfatted Aloe Vera & Pure Olive Oil Soap Bar (140g)

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Inspired by the ancient Egyptian fascination with botanical beauty, The Nile Apothecary evokes a world where precious plants and oils formed part of elaborate beauty traditions. Aloe vera meets pure olive oil in a gentle handcrafted soap inspired by the timeless botanical heritage of the Nile.

Journey to ancient Antioch, one of the historic soapmaking capitals of the Mediterranean world. Centuries of artisanal heritage inspire this traditionally kettle-crafted botanical cleanser. Expertly crafted in small batches by master artisans with nearly 40 years of experience, this natural bar combines pure aloe vera extract (Aloe Barbadensis)—celebrated for millennia across Mediterranean traditions for its healing, cooling, and moisture-restoring properties—with our food-grade virgin olive oil base for deep hydration, skin-calming comfort, and follicle renewal.

Traditionally Kettle-Crafted: Cooked slowly in open copper kettles in Antakya, Turkey, following authentic hot-process methods by artisans with nearly 40 years of experience.
Food-Grade Virgin Olive Oil Base: Formulated strictly with pure food-grade virgin olive oil (Zeytinyağı) and Levant cottonseed oil, excluding low-grade industrial grease or animal tallows.
Enriched with Aloe Vera Leaf Extract: Infused with pure Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract, naturally rich in polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids to cool, soothe, and deeply hydrate skin.
Moisturizes & Calms Irritated Skin: Provides deep, lasting hydration, helping soothe sun-exposed, dry, or sensitive skin without leaving a greasy film.
Reduces Scars & Blemishes: Supports natural skin tissue regeneration and cell turnover, helping minimize the look of post-acne marks and surface blemishes over time.
Strengthens Hair & Nourishes Roots: Cleanses hair and scalp gently, nourishing follicles, reducing brittleness and breakage, and imparting natural body and luster.
Refreshes & Revitalizes: Restores natural vitality to tired, dull skin and hair, leaving a healthy, vibrant glow post-rinse.
Multi-Use Head-to-Toe Care: A versatile 3-in-1 master bar ideal for gentle daily facial cleansing, soothing body care, and revitalizing scalp/hair washing for the whole family.
Zero Synthetic Additives: Completely free from chemical preservatives, synthetic thickeners, chemical hardeners, artificial colors, parabens, sulfates, silicones, palm oil, and synthetic perfumes.
Honest Unperfumed Aroma: Free from artificial perfumes or chemical scent fixatives, leaving a clean, subtle, clean botanical aroma native to virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and fresh aloe vera.
Zero-Waste Jute Packaging: Wrapped in a 100% breathable Jute burlap pouch that acts as a natural curing cloth for the bar.
100% Soil-Biodegradable: Completely decomposes in garden soil within 12 months with zero microplastic residue.

Reclaim your daily cleansing routine with the timeless craftsmanship and pure soothing energy of ancient Antioch.

Disclaimer: This artisan soap bar is intended solely for cosmetic cleansing and skin hygiene. It is not formulated for medical treatment, diagnosis, cure, or healing of any medical skin condition.

Net Weight: 140g (± 5g) per bar (Hand-cut; rustic variance celebrates authentic artisanal craft).
Bar Dimensions: ≈ 2.76 in x 2.76 in x 1.38 in (7.00 cm x 7.00 cm x 3.50 cm).
PackageDimensions: ≈ 3.94 in x 2.95 in x 1.57 in (10.00 cm x 7.50 cm x 4.00 cm).
Gross Package Weight: ≈ 150g (5.29 oz).

Full INCI Ingredient List

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Food-Grade Virgin Olive Oil)
Laurus Nobilis Fruit Oil (Wild Laurel Fruit Oil)
Aqua (Pure Water)
Sodium Hydroxide (Saponification Agent / Lye)
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil (Levant Cottonseed Oil)

Packaging Specification: Wrapped in 100% natural,
breathable woven Jute burlap fabric.

[+] The Superfatting Guarantee: "Why doesn't this
natural soap dry out my skin?"

Traditional hot-process soaps naturally have a higher alkaline pH. To protect your skin barrier, extra un-saponified virgin olive oil and wild laurel fruit oil are added at the final stage of our kettle brew. This leaves an ultra-thin, protective lipid layer on your skin post-rinse, preventing tightness and locking in essential natural moisture without chemical pH balancers.

"Why Aloe Vera?" Ancient Feature

"Why Aloe Vera?" Ancient Feature

Nature's TimeTested Soothing Miracle

For thousands of years across the Mediterranean and ancient Near East, Aloe Barbadensis has been revered as the ultimate plant of relief. Historical healers and trade caravans across Antioch prized aloe vera for its unique cooling gel, utilizing it to comfort weatherworn skin, calm sunburns, and speed the recovery of minor skin irritations.

Cellular Regeneration & Soothing BioScience

Modern dermatological science confirms why aloe vera remains a cornerstone of skin health. Rich in acemannan polysaccharides, vitamins A, C, and E, minerals, and active enzymes, aloe vera works in complete synergy with our foodgrade virgin olive oil base. When superfatted into our hot-process kettle brew, these bio-actives penetrate deep skin layers to deliver intense moisture, calm inflammatory redness, accelerate cellular turnover to reduce blemish marks, and nourish hair follicles at the scalp.

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Superfatted Aloe Vera & Pure Olive Oil Soap Bar (140g)

£8.50

Safe to use

Non-allergen

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Traditionally Kettle-Crafted in Antakya!

Slowly kettle-cooked in open copper vessels in Antakya, Turkey, following time-honored hot-process methods by master artisans with nearly 40 years of experience.

FAQs

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Yes. Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) is world-renowned for its gentle, skin-soothing properties. Combined with our superfatted food-grade virgin olive oil base, it provides an exceptionally mild wash that cleanses without stripping moisture or triggering redness.

Yes. Thanks to traditional kettle hot-process brewing and cold superfatting with virgin olive oil and aloe vera extract, this bar provides a gentle, non-stripping wash suitable for daily use on the face, hands, and full body.

Yes! This soap contains 100% plant-based botanical ingredients (Olive Oil, Water, Aloe Vera Extract, Cottonseed Oil, and Lye) with zero animal by-products. It is 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free.

Absolutely. Aloe vera is highly beneficial for hair care. It helps nourish hair roots, reduce hair breakage, soothe scalp dryness, and add natural body and vitality to your hair strands.

Yes. Aloe vera naturally contains enzymes and nutrients that support healthy cell turnover and regeneration, helping to diminish the appearance of scars, blemishes, and surface unevenness over time with regular use.

No. It contains zero synthetic perfumes, artificial scents, or chemical scent fixatives. It carries a subtle, clean, unperfumed botanical aroma derived naturally from virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and aloe vera.

Avoid direct contact with eyes. May cause irritation to dry skin. If you don't have an allergy to this soap or any
ingredients of it, you can use it comfortably. Consult your dermatologist if you encounter an unusual condition.

As a dense, hot-process artisan soap made without synthetic fillers, it is exceptionally long-lasting. Longevity depends on usage frequency and drying care; storing your bar on a slatted, self-draining wooden soap dish away from standing water will maximize its lifespan.

Natural kettle-crafted soaps need air to breathe and naturally release residual moisture. Synthetic plastic wrap traps moisture and degrades soap quality. Our breathable 100% Jute burlap protects the bar and decomposes completely in garden soil within 12 months.