Most Expensive Soap On My Youtube Ever! 100% Authentic Aleppo Soap Recipe Cleopatra | SMFS EP8

The most expensive bar of soap I've ever made on KZbin with luxurious oils 50% Laurel Berry & 50% Olive.
Want to bathe with the ultimate luxury that Cleopatra used for her beauty rituals.
Cleopatra used Aleppo Soap to bathe with and I am making a 100% authentic recipe today made just as it should be, with the original oils that have been used to make this soap for thousands of years.
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[@DK-qj7cr]

TFS…I have made this soap(hot process) twice…I did some research and found that it can be made with up to 70% laurel berry oil. I made 70% laurel 30% evoo…and 50/50…and added unrefined cocoa butter…luxurious 😌…I use it for myself…I am worth it 😂🤣

[@grigorialatirseff-ravoajan7377]

Aleppo soap usually is made with 20 to 40% laurel oil. The 20% is for regular usage, the 40% is used if you have a skin condition to treat.

[@lostcontrol1981]

I’m in Canada, so getting Laurel berry oil here would be quite expensive. It’s so nice to see you making it as I doubt many soap makers will get the opportunity. I can see why it’s so highly prized looking at the beautiful lather you got.

[@hallattn]

Aleppo soap is generally 20% laurel berry oil and the mixture is boiled for approximately 4 days !! There is a lot more to Aleppo soap than just laurel berry oil

[@shahvirat1990]

It is cooked for 4 days because of the size of their vats. They make batches of 5 tonnes (5,000 kilos) in one vat. For smaller homemade batches, you don't need that long of a cook time, the soap will just solidify if cooked that long and ruin the batch. Hope that helps :)

[@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112]

Yes, yes, yes do a video comparing ALL of the soaps in your series please! Your generosity and spirit are a blessing to everyone in the Soaping World!

[@datbat1]

You're usually an artist, but today, you're a scientist and a historian. Very cool. And what a beautiful color. Love it!

[@EdensSecret1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elizabethmirakian5470]

I bought original Aleppo soap made in Syria from my health food shop. I paid 7 euros. It is a lovely soap very moisturising. In the beginning the smell is quite strong. I would buy it again. If I were making it I would use organic cold pressed Olive and lauryl berry oil. And I would never put anything in a microwave as it kills all the nutrients in anything you put in it. The olive oil you used looked very pale in colour. The olive oil I know has a deep rich green colour. I think it is worth making it. And I believe you will make it again.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

I’m suspicious of any ‘so-called’ Olive Oil that comes in plastic bottles. There’s so much adulteration of Olive oil - including EVOO - even in those large tins - cheap seed oils coloured with Chlorophyll 😮. I’m with you re the microwave use. It breaks my heart to see so many YTers take beautiful ingredients then BLAST them with radiation 😮 not to mention themselves. So many of them leak…

[@jennys1529]

I literally said "stop messing with it Karen" right before it came across the screen 😂😂😂 Lovely soap ❤

[@EdensSecret1]

I knew it, lol

[@prodigygirl1]

So did I. 😊 Still, i think it is a beautiful bar of soap, just the way it is.

[@HisLivingWater]

Thanks so much for taking time and expense out of your life to make theses videos. I am just beginning to learn soap making and this is so helpful!! 👏

[@rjchannel5442]

Honestly... when you calculated the cost - it makes sense and worth poses the best soap after all.. The price when I converted to my country currency - is still a good price for its benefits. open order and you'll never know how many ppl would love to have it. Thank you for the wonderful ingredients and I for sure will try for once. Love - xoxo

[@waynegross2113]

Such gorgeous soap, creamy and smooth!!! I adore the stamp, I love that it has your name and made in England!!!

[@itmatters107]

great video you are the best Karen!

[@DebsShipley1969]

simply stunning, Going to make some to spoil my bestie/tester with.

[@lindarollocks527]

I love the way this soap looks. I would definitely make this. I believe the price of the oil is worth the experience

[@jannaulibarri8128]

Beautiful! The stamp releases cleaner with alcohol ☺️

[@annguglielmino8989]

I made some last July. They take a year to properly cure. I did cubes. Looks cool but difficult to hold and use. Lather is similar to Castile.

[@michaelho9523]

Awesome you put so much Laurel Berry oils must be smelling GREAT. I made 2 batches and its the best and very smooth soap and I love it very much.

[@EdensSecret1]

Yes Michael x

[@bmbartistry5037]

I am so glad you ended up enjoying this soap. It is truly one of my favorite to use, and what it does for your skin is amazing! Beautiful bars of soap and I really enjoyed that stamp it looks perfect on that creamy olive color.

[@Queenscorpina]

I love it Karen. I know how expensive the Laurel Berry Oil can be so small batches work best. Your stamp gives just the right touch for this soap. 😍

[@conniecarroll9398]

Thank you for video was wondering how to make soap

[@lostcontrol1981]

I’ve always wanted to see an Aleppo soap made as they are such a traditional soap. It’s the same with pure olive oil (castille) soap. Thank you so much for this!

[@NezumiSoaps]

Wow, so smooth and lovely. Very fascinating video. Interesting oil. Beautiful demonstration of the lather! And wonderful soap stamp

[@deepuniverse4540]

Good day I want to ask you about the period you wait till using the soap . Because as the allepo soap the period is after 9 months

[@sallyscott9172]

WOW .. Just ordered a small bottle of the oil online, just to try it. Thanks for the hint. Ohhh that soap. What fun the historical narrative was! Fascinating :)

[@ThankfullyRedeemed3]

Oh Karen. I also have wanted to make aleppo and your description of it has me planning it already. I LOVE THIS SOAP & I have missed watching your videos & I've missed your soaps xoxox I hope you are well and am going to look for more videos from you I haven't seen. Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@janegerow5974]

I love Aleppo soap! I’m gonna whip up a batch!

[@EdensSecret1]

I think it’s absolutely fantastic

[@Diamond18116]

Hi Eden I made mines with Extra Virgin Oil + Laurel Berry oil + Coconut oil for hardness & extra bubble. Yes true the most expensive is Laurel Berry I got it for US$60 for 500 grams

[@EdensSecret1]

Do you love it?

[@barbeskilson6132]

Looks like a great soap!

[@elynaangelic4353]

I would buy it. Im loving this, and I remember the smell of coal tar soap. Laurel Berry oil sounds like it is very good for medicinal skin related issues. Yum ! Thank you for showing us this ancient goodness. I love it. 😎🥂💓

[@cliviascreations]

I love it, I made my Aleppo soap version back on November last year so is still curing, I did 60/40 with no fragrance or anything and then another version with essential oils

[@EdensSecret1]

Oh lovely did you use any yet?

[@cliviascreations]

@@EdensSecret1 I have an end piece I use as a tester and it’s amazing, very hard , lather is beautiful and feels great on the skin, the rest have long way to go , I want to do an entire year, same as my Castile soap, thank you

[@raefrazer]

I most definitely would buy this soap. I loved your video and it has given me the courage to make it myself. I love your stamp also. Great video!!!

[@hopedial2282]

My favorite soap queen

[@angelapavese4326]

Como todo lo que preparás ,Exquisito !!!!! ☆☆☆☆☆ Desde Argentina,Buenos Aires, te mando muchos cariños

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Can’t beat a simple top 😊. Those peaks and hollows also trap water and aren’t really all that practical for use. They look fun to do 😊😊. Love this soap. I’ve always wanted to make it myself. The Laurel Berry soap is even more horrendously priced here in NZ 😮. I’m curious to know how you found it in use…rather like a Castile I ‘spouse? Brava 👏 on a job well done

[@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112]

Ok SOAP QUEEN, print out recipe info please. I did actually say out load it looks like mud lol. Then, stop girl foolin with it girlie. Thank you for your knowledge, sweetness, love of soaping to impart to us especially newbies like me. I’ve never made a bar yet. But, I’ve watched a ton of vlogs yours the most and I’m a visual learner and at 70 now I want to be sure I gotta handle on this soaping thing. I’ve always loved very nice brand soaps like the Perfumer’s Soaps that go with their perfumes lol. Expensive for sure but wow it’s awesome. Your voice is so soothing and calming and gives us confidence. Thank you dear Karen. You are great!! Can I send me recipe or how to print it out lol. I’m not computer literate. My 7 year old grandson and 4 year old granddaughter are awesome with the iPads and iPhones I gave them as gifts and they can do everything on them. My granddaughter really wants me to make soaps and bombs. Considering what I spend on this stuff for them for inferior quality I’m so excited to get going. I want to learn the thick creamy soap type as Mr Bubbles Bath Foam is expensive now for sure. I have no clue why. Take care girlie

[@kellymalone7580]

Looks lovely

[@sallyscott9172]

I agree it is the most beautiful soap you've ever made. WOW.

[@conniecarroll9398]

Thank you for video. I wanted to make it for myself to make me feel like a 👑 queen thanks. Yes better with the rubbing alcohol

[@IrishQ76]

I would pay approximately $20 US dollars for a bar but it's the shipping that gets me, lmao

[@KarinaMD.11]

Karen, you are so talented! I love every video I've seen. It is almost impossible for me to find laurel oil in my country, I would have to bring it from USA or something. (I'm in Guatemala) Here, vendors sell only ounce by ounce and it is soooo expensive! I have only one ounce of laurel berry oil (pure) in my hands! I have the crazy idea, what would happen if I infuse olive oil and laurel berries and leaves together? The soap look gorgeous! with the alcohol in the stamp! Lovely!

[@vibranttravelswithClyde]

Thanks for making this video for us Karen! I'm so curious about the scent of that now. I can only imagine. Love your soap stamp too. You're awesome, I've always felt that.

[@ladye6907]

It has a strong smell. It gets milder with curing. I made mine 6 months ago and still haven’t tried yet. The story goes that usually the curing time is between 8-10 months.

[@hinas_for_life]

I'd love to make this soap, thanks for the great video!!

[@EdensSecret1]

Thanks for watching Christopher

[@michellespencer8838]

Hi karen ive actually made this and wow does it shrink as it cures so im sure you know this so just a reminder you might want to batchand a half or double

[@jrw6m]

So awesome!

[@gordanadelic8533]

Great work, love everything and the accent🥰

[@latoyamartin1434]

You heard me loud and clear, "stop messing with the soap Karen", lol... Gorgeous soap!!! 😍 I was waiting for you to change your mind about stocking it and making it a part of your line. I knew you were going to be hooked after first use. Thank you for this Doc Karen, lol. I'm excited and ready to make my own now. Cure time for Aleppo soap is 6 months right?

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

If that's the kind of soap Granny Clampett made out by the cement pond and that Ellie Mae used that made her beautiful I want it all. I need it all! LOL

[@EdensSecret1]

Yes Yes Yes

[@devinzentmyer1946]

I remember that episode... wasn't Mrs Drysdale spying on them?

[@Leahsluxuryaromas]

Great video Karen! 💕

[@aralu889]

Te quedó fabuloso, pero si… carísimo el aceite de bayas de laurel. Yo hago mi sucedáneo con oleato de laurel y bueno, queda muy rico también. Gracias por tus vídeos, me encantan😀👏

[@maryroseshearer9715]

Karen I love the top textured - it’s so beautiful and smooth and wavy altogether. Just love it! I’m gonna try it! Thank you! -Momo

[@Suzy-yd2ko]

I would really like to try that soap,you should add it to your range X

[@عايده-ق7ع]

Thanks a lot for videos and sharing 🌷

[@julmacollections5698]

Thank you for your patience and your detailed explanation of the process. Excellent Work!!!!

[@angelamathlin4617]

It looks really beautiful and creamy I love the soap stamp and i am loving the series thank you for sharing

[@grizzthegreen4500]

Thank you 🙏🏾💙👑

[@insparationsbydavina459]

Wow 🤩 what a beautiful soap. Good question on the price. As a fellow artisan maker I know the value in making and the effort as well as cost that goes into every product. I guess if the packaging is right and people knew that quality, it would sell. I would buy one. I definitely want to make this one though - stunning 🤩 thank you 🙏🏻 xxx

[@claudiafonseca5810]

Thank you so much for sharing. Beautiful and very rich soap. I love the stamp, looks elegant. I think i woul buy it, its worth it. We deserve beautiful thingd. And is your work. Take care.

[@user-cm8rw9ef5s]

thankyou !!!!!!!!

[@71brgrqn]

Great video, Karen . I got my order today and......so pleased. I'm very happy everything

[@EdensSecret1]

That's wonderful Kristy x ENJOY

[@Leahsluxuryaromas]

I'll definitely be trying this one Karen! The lather was amazing! 💕

[@EdensSecret1]

It's a must but it will spoil you

[@craftcooke1998]

Absolutely beautiful

[@theoldshedsoapworks]

Hi Karen I am getting back into soap making and used to watch your videos 10 or so years ago. So nice to here your voice. I wonder how long will you cure this soap?

[@ChocolateMelanin]

Very nice 🤩🤩 I’m going to run 🏃🏾‍♀️ over to Etsy 😅to have a look at the soap 🧼 stamps Definitely rubbing alcohol.

[@Traditional_Soaping]

I love your soap💗🥰👍

[@GB-pl9yv]

Aleppo soap is like pure castille soap. You have to cure it for month and month before use since it is only getting better as time passes, in my opinion.

[@TracyD2]

Very nice. I always wanted to make this for my family and friends. Duel lye tutorial please. 🙏🏼

[@kezru1581]

Gorgeous soap, I want it!

[@lauriesorenson3172]

Thank you for the attention to detail. Always love your videos. 😊 God bless you with a wonderful Resurrection Day!

[@EdensSecret1]

Amen Laurie

[@alisoncrawford5563]

Love the look of the soap with the stamp, very luxurious. What temp was the lye when added to the oils?

[@jamesburbage7564]

Love this, thank you for sharing.

[@jengoods2246]

Gorgeous 🥰

[@suesmith9920]

Beautiful!

[@kristibbradshaw]

Love it. Thank you.

[@pambooth812]

These look so good 👍

[@mrstnfmly]

Thank you for the lovely Video :)

[@melanieschafer1297]

My husband buys this in his home country of Iraq. It is really cheap there too. It does feel nice but I hate how square it is and it has no smell at all. I wish it were a nice size for the hand and had a nice smell. I guess I can do just as you did and make it how I like.

[@cheryl739]

With Aleppo soap. Curing is about 6 to 12 months. Depending on your water weight. I like it better than Castile Soap, personally. It is a beautifully creamy soap. Cheers 💕

[@cheryl739]

Oh and keep in mind the soap shrinks a bit so might cut slightly larger than you want finished bar to be. 💕

[@EdensSecret1]

Oh it's much nicer than castile

[@SmellALishes]

Hello I think you are going to need to add to your soap collect. It looks wonderful!

[@Ani_B.]

Lovely

[@sandysanthu3067]

Hi karen... This soap look gorgeous. Is 50% olive oil make the soap slimy at all.

[@assetchoise]

Its a beautiful bar of soap. 1 pound is $1.5149 in USD *12.50=18.94. With the right marketing angle, I think it would go.

[@kathrynwilcock178]

Gosh! Laurel Berry oil sales must have just gone through the roof after this tantalising video lass!!! The soap looks absolutely gawjesssss, and I want some too lol 😉🌿

[@EdensSecret1]

I wonder if they have sold out yet? lol

[@kathrynwilcock178]

@@EdensSecret1 I keep looking on Amazon, and daring myself to put some of the oil in my basket... but then I chicken out, thinking, no it’s too expensive, lol, I’ve done it twice already. Karen, could I do half the amount, would it work ok? X

[@mrssonging]

Do it! I bought one. I'm thinking that a bar of this prettily wrapped would make lovely natural gifts for friends and neighbours. To me, that makes £5 a bar a good investment 😊

[@kathrynwilcock178]

@@mrssonging yep Diane, put like that it makes sense! Am going ter do it lass 🙏😁

[@mrssonging]

@@kathrynwilcock178 Fab! Good luck with it. My laurel berry oil has just arrived. It smells pretty good...herby with a hint of medicinal. Very 'Neals Yard'-ish if that makes sense!

[@lisadora8]

I just watched this video and subscribed! Please, how much time elapsed between your filling the silicone mold and the time you sliced the soap bars? Also, whre did you get this wonderful wire slicer?

[@karentucker9445]

Very pretty

[@ladye6907]

Do you think that soap would be good as a shaving soap. Is is feels slippery ?

[@EdensSecret1]

Oh yes

[@babsoneverything3060]

I would buy it!

[@cynthiahargett3006]

I’m wondering if the cure is done yet? This is December 1, 2021, and I made my batch of this soap today. I’m wondering how long it will need to cure.

[@ΙώΑμαδρυάς]

true Aleppo soaps are cured for 6 months or even a year

[@mohammedraidah2520]

at least 4 monthes if you used cold process

[@evehsv5556]

Wow that lather looks divine what would be the cure time on Aleppo Soap please Karen? Thanks for the video. 💐💕

[@ll3174]

9 months curing time the original recipe comes from Syria it goes back to the BC time with cleopatra using it in its history but it has many many benefits from stimulating hair growth baldness ,loss of hair due to cancer treatments and infections it revitalizes and strengthens roots of hair ,hair follicles eliminates dandruff gives volume to thin hair it has antiseptic ,antioxidant,anti fungal,astringent,antiflammatory, cures skin infections,acne,pimples,rosacea,eczema,fungi,diaper rash,insect bites,skin prone to dermatitis,also used for scabies,pediculosis also good for shaving. I did lots of research on laurel berry oil but the oil is expensive at about 27.00 for 16 oz.bars sell from 20-25$ all depends on % of oil used from 5% to 30% this is the first time I’ve seen it at 50% not everyone can handle it at high %.

[@ibtissamabdurrahman1430]

Hi , thank you so much for this great recipe. I made this soap, but by mistake, I put too much sodium hydroxide, the result was a very harsh soap and when I tried to cut it it broke like glass. is there a solution? With many thanks

[@kasie680]

Yes you can rebatch your soap in a crockpot adding more oils to correct and before setting in a mould check the ph with a ph strip, they are very cheap on eBay, the soap should read 7 in ph

[@lalithanr]

I just love this video and recepie. What would be the cure time for this soap?

[@EdensSecret1]

I'm using a bar already but I'd honestly say just the usual, 6 weeks

[@helgad6401]

HI! can I put this in individual molds too? I am wanting to make this today. thank you

[@janegerow5974]

Oh and BeScented carries Aleppo oil here in the US!

[@cheryl739]

Agreed and it is the most reasonable price in the USA. 👍

[@pnarnazl2550]

Merhaba. Altyazı seçeneklerine Türkçeyide eklersen mutlu olurum

[@AuntBubblesSoapCo]

Please, I would the print out.

[@mrssonging]

Hi Karen, Thanks for your inspiring videos - I'm loving your soap making series! Could I ask, did you decide to warm the oils before you added he lye, or not? And if not, did you let the lye go right down to room temperature? I'm going to have a go at making this using your recipe, and just want to be sure that I'm going to be mixing the lye and oils at the correct temperature. Your finished soap looks so luxuriously smooth, its gorgeous!

[@EdensSecret1]

Hi Diane, no I didn't warm the oils, I used them straight out of the bottle because they were already at room temperature. I let the lye cool down for about an hour before I mixed them so the lye was hotter than the oil it was about 98 degrees

[@mrssonging]

@@EdensSecret1 Thanks so much Karen, that gives me the confidence to open that bottle of expensive oil when it arrives and make some soap! I will let you know how it turns out. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend x

[@barbaraayala7808]

I think you should sell it! Its beautiful and creamy looking soap and people love luxury. You should try it Karen :-) it's beautiful!

[@cheryl739]

Although I tend to agree. An assessment for selling this in the UK is not cheap at all thus that would add to her selling price. Just food for thought.

[@barbaraayala7808]

@@cheryl739 I know and she did say that. I see her Post as well! It's still a beautiful soap.

[@EdensSecret1]

@@cheryl739 About £200 to have this recipe assessed

[@JeanLoch]

Absolutely gorgeous looking soap. Does it cure for the usual 4-6 weeks cure time, thanks

[@EdensSecret1]

I think it will be fine after 4 to 6 weeks cure but people recommend 6 months

[@JeanLoch]

@@EdensSecret1 Thank you. I bought the oil after watching your video. It’ll make lovely Christmas gifts

[@Sylvia-Storm]

Is there a cheaper alternative to Laurel berry oil.

[@HeavensEssentials]

I have got to try this one thank you for the recipe. If you don’t mind me asking, what super fat did you use? Thank you again for sharing with us, I love that you share on how you do things it really helps fill in gaps for people like me🌸

[@EdensSecret1]

5% and you won't be dissapointed

[@HeavensEssentials]

@@EdensSecret1 Thank you so much ☺️

[@lostcontrol1981]

I see many Aleppo soaps are 20-40% Laurel berry oil, not 50% like in this recipe. I would guess that it makes the soap cheaper to make - might make it less strongly scented as well. I’d love to try making this just to get such a nice lather! ❤️

[@sayeesan7564]

Is it extra virgin olive oil r pomace olive oil

[@grigorialatirseff-ravoajan7377]

Commercial companies would use pomace oil because it's much cheaper.