Ingredients Info
Useful information about some of the main Ingredients found in the Alepp Skincare range & the Aleppo Gold Liquid Soap.
 
Olive oil
Olive oil is by its high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids the ideal carrier for the fat-dissolvable vitamin E. It is in contrast to oils with polyunsaturated fatty acids even a little susceptible against oxidation and longer durable. On the other hand it has a more liquid and silky consistency than animal or artificial fats. For the emulsion with water of which every cream consists, oil is indispensable and protects against drying up. Just a healthy moisture of the skin prevents in the everyday life already up to a certain degree that wrinkels stand out or generally form. Olive oil prevent snot only heart illnesses and circulation illnesses by its concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins. More often it is also found in natural cosmetics. Its special composition protects against wrinkles, dry skin and the dangerous aftermath of too strong sunrays.
Laurel oil
The leaves of the bay tree contain 1-3% of essential oil, half of it is Cineol. Furthermore mucus materials and tannic acids are contained. The bayberry contain 0,8-4% of essential oil with similar components like the eaves, but additionally approx. 26% of rich oil. Laurel calms the stomach and promotes the formation of digestive secretions. The young leaves are dried carefully in the shade as spice. They serve for the zest of heavy meat and fish food, inserted cucumbers and herrings, for soups and jellied meat. Medically the so-called laurel oil from the fruit is used. Because of its antiseptic and blood circulation-supporting effect it is a component of softening ointments for ulcers and skin illnesses. Laurel oil is found as a component for massage creams for sports injuries, as well as in pure form in the veterinary medicine as an udder ointment. In addition it is used to give aroma in the cosmetics. An decoction of the leaves to the bath water relieves rheumatic pains. The main cultivation areas are in Italy, in the Balkans, in Greece, Syria and Turkey.
Sweet Almond oil
The oil of the sweet almonds is pale yellow, thin-liquid, mildly tasting, not drying, rich in fatty acids bold oil. It is an excellent skin lubricant and contains olein glyceride linoleic acid. It is rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins. Sweet Almond Oil exhibits excellent penetrating qualities and good spreadability on the skin, making it ideal as a massage oil or as a carrier oil for treatment products. Because of its moderate cost, it may be used to substitute for petroleum based oils. Exhibits low comedogenicity on the skin. May be used in cosmetics, toiletries, bar soaps, massage oils, hair care and sun care applications. This is one of the most useful, practical and commonly used oils. It is great for all skin types as an acting emollient and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin.
Chamomile oil
The camomile plant is not only one of the oldest remedial plants of the humanity, but also one of the most successful and best of all researched; nowadays its inflammation-restraining effect is indisputable with all kinds of "sore" problems, externally as well as internally. Camomile tea is used with stomach-intestinal illnesses, colds and fever states; with cold and skin impurities camomile steam inhalations are very helpful. Camomile oil is distinguished to cure skin problems and wounds. Because of its inflammation-restraining properties it is used with acne, eczema, dermatitis, itch, and psoriasis.
Savory oil
Savory has a reassuring effect on the nervous system and has a germ-killing effect; therefore, it is used as a sore agent for injuries and ulcers as well as with pharyngitises.
Black onion seed oil
An annual herbaceous plant, black seed (Nigella sativa) is believed to be indigenous to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts of the world including Saudi Arabia, northern Africa and parts of Asia.
Tiny and hairy, being no more than 3mm in length, black seed originates from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella sativa) of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. Nigella sativa is sometimes mistakenly confused with the fennel herb plant (Foeniculum vulgare).
The plant has finely divided foliage and pale bluish purple or white flowers. The flowers grow terminally on its branches while the leaves grow opposite each other in pairs, on either side of the stem. Its lower leaves are small and petiole, and the upper leaves are long (6-10cm). The stalk of the plant reaches a height of twelve to eighteen inches as its fruit, the black seed, matures.
Black seed is rich in nutritional values.
Monosaccharides (single molecule sugars) in the form of glucose, rhamnose, xylose, and arabinose are found in the black seed.
The black seed contains a non-starch polysaccharide component which is a useful source of dietary fiber.
It is rich in fatty acids, particularly the unsaturated and essential fatty acids (Linoleic and Linoleic acid). Essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured by the body alone, and therefore we acquire these from food.
Fifteen amino acids make up the protein content of the black seed, including eight of the nine essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized within our body in sufficient quantities and are thus required from our diet.
  • Black seed contains Arginine which is essential for infant growth.
  • Chemical analysis has further revealed that the black seed contains carotene, which is converted by the liver into vitamin A, the vitamin known for its anti-cancer activity.
  • The black seed is also a source of calcium, iron, sodium, and potassium. Required only in small amounts by the body, these elements' main function is to act as essential cofactors in various enzyme functions.
  • Published Scientific Reports confirm that
    Black Seed has an astounding array of health benefits
  • increases immune function.
    ~ U.S. Patents Sections, Antiviral Agents Bulletin #5,482,711
  • Black seed stimulates bone marrow and immune cells and raises the interferon production, protects normal cells against cell destroying effects of viruses, destroys tumor cells and raises the number of anti-bodies producing B cells.
    ~ Cancer Immuno-biology Laboratory ,South Carolina
  • Black seed contains valuable unsaturated fatty acids, for example Linoleic and Gammalinolen acids get into the organism. By that it possible to reach a synthesis of important immune regulating substances derived as from Prostaglandin E1. Linoleic acid stabilizes the cell membranes and Prostaglandin has the effect of inhibiting inflammation. By that the immune reactions are stopped which cause the illnesses and which otherwise could be the start of many chronic illnesses like acne and hayfever right up to cancer.
    ~ Dr. Peter Schleicher Immunologist, Munich, Germany
  • Black seed proves to have an ant histamine, ant-oxidant, anti-biotic, anti-mycotic and broncho-dilating effect.
    ~ Study of Black seed oil on humans, American Scientists
  • Black seed is truly a remarkable herb that has been used for over 3000 years. It contains over 100 valuable components. It is a significant source of essential fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates and other vitamins and minerals. " The seeds are also rich in sterols, especially beta-sitosterol, which is known to have anticarcinogenic activity".
    ~ Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC. O.M.D
  • Black seed tests prove to be genuine universal remedy.
    ~ Pharmaceutical newspaper, Wissenschaftlicher Text
  • Black seed is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, magnesium and zinc.
    ~ Phytochemicals of Nigella sativa seeds. Food Chemistry
Sesame oil
The sesame plant gets approx. 1 to 1.5 m high, has green long sharply running up leaves and forms pods which jump up in the ripening period and spray the small sesame grains in the area. According to the sort, the seeds are white, light brown, brown or black. Shortly before the full maturity the pods are harvested, dried and treshed. The seeds have a fat content of 50% and consist mainly of unsaturated fatty acids. At the market the sesame seed and the sesame-seed oil is available. Today main cultivation areas are Turkey, India, China, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Mexico. Sesame-seed oil is used particularly in India with pleasure to skin care products (ointment, massage etc.), is well suited for soap or cosmetics and is especially valuable because of the high content of unsaturated fatty acids. As a back-greasing component it promotes the regeneration ability of the skin and increases its rdurability against environmental influences. Goes deep into the skin.