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Our soap is hypoallergenic, safe to use for all skin types, including the baby skin. It carries no animal products, preservatives, or parabens. It is purely and simply natural, vegan, and eco-friendly. The 125 gr. soap bars are scented with high quality perfume from Grasse, France, that have a long-lasting scent.

How it is made

The abundant quality in Marseille soap is attributed to its traditional production method and high-quality ingredients. Marseille soap is made using a process called saponification, where natural oils are mixed with an alkaline solution. This combination creates soap and glycerin . The traditional method of making Marseille soap involves boiling this mixture for several days in large cauldrons. This process allows for thorough mixing and aeration, resulting in a soap that produces rich, creamy foam when used. The soap is left to cure for several weeks after production, allowing excess moisture to evaporate and the soap to harden, making it long- lasting in scent and use. Overall, the combination of traditional production methods, quality ingredients, and curing time all contribute to the exceptional properties of Marseille soap. Authentic soap bars from Marseille can be recognized by their typical stamp that says ‘Fabriqué a Marseille’.

Composition of soap bars

Our soaps contain ingredients that are carefully selected to minimize environmental impact, provide gentle cleansing, and preserve quality.

All ingredients adhere to the European EC Cosmetics Regulations. The natural ingredients of the soap are all sourced ecologically by certified companies. On this page, you can find specific information on the origin of the main ingredients of our soap. For further questions about the composition and origin of the ingredients of our soup, please contact us.

Palm oil · Palm oil is used to distil palmatic acid, glycerinem and sodium palmate. It has naturally excellent foaming characteristics and a super washing power and it is sourced by eco-responsible producers of palm oil (RSPO) who are committed to sustainable development and forest conservation. Palmitic acid has an antioxident effect and reduces fine lines. Glycerin, is a substance naturally occurring in the upper layer of the skin and is important for skin hydration. It is light in texture and does not clog your pores, making it useful and easy-to-use. Finally, Sodium palmate is a natural sodium salt, obtained by saponification process of palm oil.

Sodium chloride · is a basic salt with the formula NaCl, which is also used in the kitchen. It helps to keep the acidity (pH value) of the soap low and helps to wash off grease and oils.

Shea butter · is rich in cosmetically beneficial ingredients, particularly tocopherols and antioxidants, which aid in healing. Its potent moisturizing properties are renowned for their ability to soothe and heal.The diverse array of ingredients in shea butter naturally balances skin moisture, softening and smoothing it. Strengthening the corneal lipid barrier, shea butter is ideal for dry, atopic, and damaged skin, being well-tolerated and calming irritated or stressed skin, leaving a soft, easily applicable texture.

Tetrasodium EDTA · is a salt that preserves the texture and fragrance of the soap, by , and is commonly used in soap products. It helps to keep the acidity (pH value) of the soap low.

Tetrasodium etidronate ·  is a salt that prevens changes in colour, texture, and fragrance. It also reduces the hardness of water, providing a soft feel to the skin.