Let me share a brief of history of my homeland, Syria , one of the oldest civilizations of the world, and why our work with artisans across the globe matters.
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Growing up in the Middle East, we had no access to hand sanitizer and we relied on the old fashion soap and water. In countries like Syria and Egypt with dense populations and widespread communicable diseases, people relied on good old fashion hand washing, soap and common sense hygiene principles.
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It's not too late to place your Aleppo Soap Love Box for your Valentine order for your sweetheart, bestie or co-worker! Every purchase helps rebuild lives in Syria. Also, with Valentine's Day around the corner, we wanted to share a delicious pink drink recipe that's enjoyed throughout the Middle East. Recipe from the Edible Mosaic Cookbook.
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Last fall we threw a reception celebrating my daughter’s wedding ceremony. She wanted special favors for guests that speak to who she is; an environmentally conscious, stylish, American born young lady with ancestors from Syria and Palestine. We chose the soap samplers as a favor. They were a hit and here’s why:
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My mother received the soaps on time with the signature bag. I received a call from her in tears because she was in awe of the products. She said, “They smell just like home (Syria) and the bag is so beautiful, it’s exactly like the ones I’ve seen in Aleppo.” I told her that these products were made in Syria by local artisans which made her tear up even more.
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Our His + Hers Love Box is inspired by the book, The Forty Rules of Love, written by the Turkish female author Elif Shafak. A favorite here at M + L headquarters and a must read! It's a book that encourages you to transform your life and fill it with love. The Love Box comes in our two top selling soap scents and body mitt loofah. All imported from Syria.
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It’s the Chinese New Year 2020 and we are celebrating by pairing our Lavender Bay Leaf scent for year of the Rat. Our Lavender Bay Leaf Body Bar made from laurel oil, olive oil and lavender essential oil, is our most energizing scent from our Aleppo laurel soap collection.
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I grew up in date farming community on the Arab-Persian gulf shores, I love eating dates, and I dream up new date products on a daily basis!
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Aleppo soap - widely considered to be the first soap ever made - is popular across the Middle East and far beyond. But the intense fighting is making business in Syria's second city all but impossible - and the soap's future is uncertain.
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