Botanical Soaps

From the lands of the Fertile Crescent comes one of the Mediterranean and Near Eastern world's enduring botanical traditions. Wild pistacia, known locally as bittim, has been valued across generations for its distinctive character and traditional use. Combined with pure olive oil, this soap pays homage to the ancient landscapes between the rivers.

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 wild pistacia (Pistacia Vera) bittim oil—revered for generations across eastern Mediterranean traditions for scalp and skin hair care—with our food-grade virgin olive oil base for deep nourishment, scalp soothing, and purifying skin balance.

• 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 Wild Pistacia Bittim Oil: Infused with pure wild pistacia seed extract (Pistacia Vera), naturally rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and soothing resins to strengthen hair roots, soothe scalp flaking, and comfort sensitive skin.
• Scalp & Hair Revitalization: Famous in Anatolian bath traditions for supporting healthy hair follicles, reducing dandruff and scalp itch, and giving hair natural volume and shine without chemical residue.
• Purifies Skin & Unclogs Pores: Gently cleanses away excess surface oiliness and impurities, helps clarify clogged pores, and soothes surface redness for a balanced, clear skin tone.
• Deep Hydration & Skin Comfort: Deeply hydrates dry skin without heavy residue, soothing dryness and irritation across face, hands, and body.
• Multi-Use Head-to-Toe Care: A versatile 3-in-1 master bar ideal for daily facial cleansing, purifying body wash, and daily scalp/hair washing for both men and women.
• 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 subtle, clean, earthy botanical aroma native to virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and wild pistacia bittim.
• 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 botanical 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.

Rooted in the ancient traditions of Morocco, the Argan tree has long been intertwined with Amazigh culture and daily life. Argan oil, treasured for generations, represents a tradition of botanical craftsmanship passed from one generation to the next. This soap brings that heritage together with pure olive oil in a simple, time-honored cleansing ritual.

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 decades of experience, this natural bar combines pure Moroccan argan oil—celebrated across generations as "liquid gold"—with our food-grade virgin olive oil base for ultimate skin restoration and hair care.

• 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 Pure Argan Oil: Infused with cold-pressed argan seed oil, abundantly rich in essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, and natural antioxidants to restore skin elasticity and strengthen hair from root to tip.
• Zero Synthetic Additives: Completely free from chemical preservatives, synthetic thickeners, chemical hardeners, artificial colors, parabens, sulfates, silicones, and synthetic perfumes.
• Anti-Aging & Skin Renewal: Protects against external environmental stressors, supports natural cell renewal, softens fine lines, and promotes a smooth, firm, and vibrant complexion.
• Multi-Use Daily Cleanser: A versatile 3-in-1 master bar ideal for facial washing, deep body care, and nourishing hair/scalp revitalizing rituals for the whole family.
• Gentle Antiseptic & Balance Care: Cleanses impurities, gently minimizes the look of pores, soothes skin redness or dryness, and helps reduce breakouts on the face and body.
• Rich Micro-Lather: Yields a dense, lotion-like micro-lather that cleanses thoroughly without synthetic SLS, SLES, or artificial foaming agents.
• Honest Unperfumed Aroma: Free from artificial perfumes or chemical scent fixatives, leaving a subtle, clean botanical aroma native to virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and pure argan oil.
• 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 botanical 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.

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.

Aleppo soap belongs to one of the oldest soapmaking traditions in the world, shared by Aleppo and its sister city Antioch – today's Antakya – which was part of the province of Aleppo for centuries. Ours is made there, cooked slowly in open kettles and cut by hand, with 40% laurel oil. That's far richer than most Aleppo soap on the market, which usually contains between 2% and 20%. 

Laurel oil, pressed from the berries of the bay laurel tree, gives the bar its gentle herbal scent and its traditional character. Blended with food-grade virgin olive oil, it makes a dense, long-lasting bar with a creamy lather that leaves skin feeling soft rather than stripped.

• 40% Laurel Oil: Well above the 2–20% typical of most Aleppo soap. This is our best-selling bar.
• Made in Antakya (Ancient Antioch): Handmade in the traditional kettle method, in the city that has shared the Aleppo soap tradition for centuries.
• Virgin Olive Oil Base: Made with food-grade virgin olive oil and superfatted, so skin is left soft, not tight.
• No Perfume: No fragrance oils or fixatives. The scent comes from the laurel oil alone.
• 100% Vegan & Palm Oil Free: Plant-based, with no animal ingredients.
• Free From: SLS, SLES, sulfates, parabens, silicones, PEG, synthetic preservatives, chemical hardeners and artificial colours.
• Face, Body, Hair & Shaving: One bar for your whole routine, and a traditional shaving soap too.
• Plastic-Free: Wrapped in a breathable jute pouch that biodegrades in soil.

How to use: Lather between wet hands and apply to face, body or scalp, then rinse well. Keep the bar on a draining soap dish between uses. Avoid contact with eyes. As with any new soap, try it on a small patch of skin first.

Reclaim your daily cleansing routine with the timeless craftsmanship and herbal richness of ancient Antioch.

Disclaimer: This artisan soap bar is intended for cosmetic cleansing only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any skin condition.

Long before modern laboratories, people looked to the plants around them for everyday care. The Green Apothecary draws inspiration from this ancient herbal tradition, where wild botanicals were gathered, prepared and treasured. Stinging nettle meets pure olive oil in a soap inspired by the old-world herbalist's cabinet.

Experience the traditional botanical cleansing power of our Stinging Nettle Soap Bar, handcrafted in small boutique workshops by master artisans with nearly 40 years of experience. Formulated with 100% natural vegetable oils and stinging nettle extract (Urtica Dioica), this chemical-free soap bar delivers authentic herbal craftsmanship for your daily skincare and hair routine.

Celebrated for its purifying and soothing qualities, stinging nettle helps balance oil production, purify pores, and calm irritation for a clearer complexion. Used on the scalp, it controls excess oil, helps prevent dandruff, and strengthens roots to reduce shedding while adding natural hair volume. Free from artificial colors, synthetic perfumes, chemical hardeners, preservatives, parabens, sulfates, silicones, PEG, and palm oil, it provides safe, gentle care suitable for face, body, and hair across all ages.

• Traditionally Kettle-Crafted: Carefully cooked in small batches following authentic methods passed down through generations by master artisans.
• Food-Grade Virgin Olive Oil Base: Formulated strictly with pure food-grade virgin olive oil (Olea Europaea), stinging nettle extract (Urtica Dioica), and Levant cottonseed oil (Gossypium Herbaceum).
• 100% Natural & Vegan: Crafted entirely from botanical plant extracts and vegetable oils. Free from synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes, chemical hardeners, or preservatives.
• Pore Purification & Acne Care: Helps balance oil production, clear excess oil and dirt, reduce acne, and fade spots for a clearer complexion.
• Scalp Care & Hair Strength: Helps prevent dandruff, controls excess scalp oil, strengthens roots to reduce shedding, and supports fuller-looking hair with volume.
• Chemical-Free Formula: Completely free from parabens, SLS, SLES, ALS, silicones, sulfates, PEG, palm oil, thickeners, and preservatives.
• Multi-Use Head-to-Toe Care: A versatile bar that functions seamlessly as a face wash, body cleanser, hand soap, and scalp shampoo.
• Unscented & Pure: Contains no added perfume or chemical fragrances, leaving only a natural herbal profile.
• Eco-Friendly Choice: Designed to respect nature with sustainable, eco-friendly materials.
• Ideal Gift: Features authentic traditional craftsmanship, making it a meaningful gift for loved ones.

Reclaim your daily cleansing routine with the timeless craftsmanship and herbal purity of traditional Antioch soap making.

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