Nature holds countless benefits that can be used in skincare, like black seed (Nigella sativa) or olive oil.
Camel milk is also full of benefits, and today you can find entire cosmetic lines made with camel milk.
Aleppo soap, for its part, is a combination of olive oil, mentioned in the Qur'an, and bay laurel berries, widely used in Arab times. It is hypoallergenic, antiseptic thanks to its laurel content, and helps with acne, eczema, and sometimes even psoriasis. It's also perfect for very dry skin, and using it daily purifies the skin.
What the science says: natural skin care
Here is what published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — these studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Natural skin care
Aloe vera promotes healing and soothes the skin according to a review of clinical trials (Iran J Med Sci, 2019) (Plast Reconstr Surg, 2018); in eczema, daily moisturizing with emollients is the foundation of treatment (Int J Dermatol, 2025) and the skin microbiome plays a central role (J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2023). Olive oil, black seed oil, honey, and shea butter are the emollients of tradition. Precaution: test any new product on a small area for 24 hours; a lesion that spreads, oozes, or becomes infected should be seen by a doctor.
