Olive Oil
Marseille Soap - Savon de Marseille
originally from Olive Oil - now some other oils allowed
limited to soaps made in and around Marseiile, South of France
Mixes sea water from Marseille, olive oil, and alkaline chemicals: soda ash, lye
Modern Marseille Soap has two varieties: olive oil based and palm oil based (or palm and copra oil)
Popular in Italy known as Sapone di Marsiglia.
Castile Soap - Jabon de Castilla
Made in Castile, Spain
it was known as sapo hispaniensis or sapo castilliensis.
Aleppo Soap
Made in Aleppo, Syria
Made from Olive Oil, oil of Bay Laurel berries and soda ash
Nabulsi Soap
Made in Nablus, West Bank
Made from Virgin Olive Oil, water and sodium compound (soda ash)
Has a unique smell - a sign of purity and quality.
An important part of Palestinian and Nabulsi cultural heritage