Jessie, I hope you’ll have better results than me!

I have bought the 40% aleppo soap.
However, I was advised to start with the lower laurel oil concentration first and then gradually move up.

Margo, thanks for your comment. Maybe that’s true, but I find it very odd that they surfaced just when I started using this soap and disappeared when I stopped. I haven’t had this problem since then. Also, I don’t often use a washcloth, but when I do, it’s always clean and dry so we can definitely rule that out.

I just think we’re all different and what does wonders for one skin type is hell for another.

I’m thinking that perhaps all the impurities in your skin surfaced after using the soap and that’s the reason for breaking out. Also, using a washcloth which is laden with detergent residue and bacteria could have cause the breakouts.
I would continue using it and skip the washcloth usage.
Recently, I made Aleppo shampoo and it is marvelous.

Jonas, thank you for your informative comment. I know a lot of people benefit from using this soap, but unfortunately I had the opposite experience. It made me break out every time I used it. It just doesn’t agree with my skin.

Aleppo soap and acne:

Because of its composition of entirely vegetal ingredients, Aleppo soap will not clog pores. The healing virtues of bay laurel oil can also reduce the unsightly side of acne.

Contrary to what is sometimes said, Aleppo soap does not cure acne but it will be an ally to your anti-acne treatments.

We can safely say that Aleppo soap is recommended as an acne soap for the treatment of acne, but also eczema, psoriasis, cradle cap (excess sebum in infants manifested in the form of eczema), dry skin and all sorts of skin lesions and skin irritations. Thanks to the presence of bay laurel oil, Aleppo soap restores the protective hydrolipid film on your skin.