Palestinian Bar Soap

Experience the pure, medicinal, and original power of Palestinian Nablus soap, meticulously crafted by the Women's Soap Cooperative of Beita, south of Nablus. Renowned for its simplicity and natural composition, Nablus soap is a treasure for both wellness and home care, embodying a soap-making tradition that dates back over 4500 years.

Key Features:

• Pure Ingredients: Made exclusively from olive oil, water, and lye, this soap boasts a meticulous process that eliminates all traces of lye, resulting in a pure, hard bar that's gentle on the skin.
• Medicinal Benefits: Ideal for treating skin ailments like eczema, psoriasis, and acne, thanks to its smooth lather that cleanses without leaving residue or harming the skin.
• Historical Originality: Carrying on a tradition originating from ancient Syria and Iraq, Nablus soap stands as a premium precursor to European adaptations like Castile and Marseille soaps.

Crafted with the highest quality olive oil, often sourced from small local producers, the cooperative ensures a standout product. Their modern, electrically powered, stainless steel equipment contrasts with more traditional methods, allowing for a uniquely precise and visible soap bar imprint.

The bar we have available, 'The Land' is made by the Women's Soap Co-operative of Beita, just south of Nablus. The newest of the Nablus soap brands, al-Ard are true gems. Since they work in relatively small batches and are connected with many local small producers, their olive oil is often among the very best. The cooperative's equipment is all stainless steel and run electrically, compared with other brands which use gas or wood burning furnaces to cook their soap. Rather than hand stamping their bars, the Co-op uses a press machine that makes a deep and visible imprint. Al-Ard's main market is in northern Palestine, in the areas around Nazareth and Jenin.

Ingredients: Saponified olive oil, derived through traditional cooking methods without the use of soda, offering a clean, soda-less bar for a variety of uses beyond just personal care.

This soap not only supports your skin's health but also connects you to a rich cultural heritage and supports the livelihoods of the women who craft it. From the Women's Soap Co-operative of Beita to your home, discover the versatile, healing, and purifying benefits of authentic Nablus soap.