Why do we exist?
SAPONA was not born around a marketing table.
It was born in front of the bathroom mirror.
We were tired and frustrated customers, facing a market that sells bottles in a country of excellence, formulas full of water while the earth suffers from thirst, artificial ingredients where nature has always been pure — and when it talks about community, it does more social media than social impact.
So we stopped and asked ourselves:
What if the shower was no longer an automatic gesture, but a moment that does good to the body, supports the community, and protects the planet, every single time?!
That is how SAPONA was born.
the shower that matters.
Where is SAPONA produced?
We are proud to bring you into the history of the finest soap factory in Aleppo.
- 1870 – Start of production.
- Headquarters – 13th-century industrial palace, in the Souq Al-Nahhasin.
- No. 13 – Historic registration with the Chamber of Industry of Aleppo.
- Trademark 176282 – Guarantee of authenticity.
- Grandfather Abdelbadih Zanabili – Aleppo’s number one master soap maker.
- 11 European certifications for recognized quality.
UNESCO Recognition 2024
This art is Heritage of Humanity. Our soap workshop took part directly in the official dossier to obtain this global seal.
Open this ancient doorway and see how purity is born
Who controls it?
Here purity is verified, twice and in two countries.
- In Syria, at the laboratories of the University of Aleppo, every batch is analyzed for purity, microbiology, and compliance with the original recipe.
- In Italy, at Scienza Cosmetica, under the direct supervision of founder Dr. Barbara Catozzi — pharmacist, cosmetologist, and cosmetic safety assessor — we carry out tests and checks according to the highest EU standards.
European Register
All SAPONA products are registered and notified in the European Cosmetic Product Portal (CPNP), as required by law.
How do we package it?
FSC® Certified
Cellulose paste from responsibly and sustainably managed forests.
Second life guaranteed
From packaging to container and beyond. In the end, 100% recyclable as paper.
Safe for You
FDA tests passed: safe even for holding food.
Good for the Planet
No plastic, no toxic coatings: just natural fibers and water-based inks.
Who receives your donation?
Every bar you buy sets a donation in motion.
A soap identical to yours — same product, same dignity — goes to someone who cannot afford it.
The journey:
- You order. The gift begins.
- The Community of Sant’Egidio brings it to people living on the margins, without the essentials, across Italy.
- You receive news of where it arrived.
Community of Sant'Egidio
An international point of reference in solidarity. For over 50 years, a voice and helping hands for those living on the margins, in Italy and around the world.
What is behind the price?
We show you how every euro you pay for one bar of SAPONA is divided.
- 25% Product & Gift
Cost of two bars: we put in the work, you cover the raw materials. - 30% Duties & Taxes
Customs duties, taxes, contributions, payment fees and other expenses. - 30% Logistics & Communication
Shipping, warehouse, unexpected costs and the resources to make ourselves known. - 15% Honest Margin
The minimum share that allows us to exist, research and grow.
*Percentages are averages and may vary depending on costs, suppliers or market conditions.
Where do we operate?
We are in Italy, and we say it with pride. It’s the country that welcomed us and inspires us every day, where beauty, craftsmanship, and responsibility live together.
We are officially registered at the Chamber of Commerce of Florence:
- REA FI–704310
- VAT 07449450480
- Trademark application no. 302025000019452
- Products notified to the CPNP
- Benefit Corporation on the way
We pay taxes, contributions, and comply with every law that protects you, the planet, and those who work with us.
No under-the-table deals, no tricks.
SHARED DELIVERY
We cover 30% of the shipping on every order, without forcing you to fill your cart. At your door in 4 days, in FSC cardboard and zero plastic.
HAPPY SHOWER GUARANTEE
The shower should be a fantastic moment. For any issue with your order, skin, or money, write to us and we will fix everything in a few minutes.
TRACEABLE IMPACT
Every purchase activates an official donation signed with Sant’Egidio. It can be verified through public reports, email and social channels.