Our Marseille Soap Barre Végétale Tranchée 1kgestis formulated exclusively with vegetable oils and respects the manufacturing process of the Edict of Colbert dating from 1688. Extra pure, its unique formula is 100% natural origin and Cosmos Natural certified.

A soap that is 100% Made in Marseille

Presented in its most authentic and refined form, our Marseille Soap offers Marseille Soap a natural, healthy, and effective alternative for the whole family and household cleaning.

Saponification in cauldrons

Our soap is made in a cauldron using the traditional Marseille method, a skill that has been passed down from generation to generation in our soap factory since 1856. This cooking process guarantees an extra-pure soap with a minimum of 72% vegetable oils and gives it all its recognized benefits for the skin.

A Natural hypoallergenic soap

Formulated exclusively from vegetable oils, its composition contains no added preservatives, colorants, fragrances, or animal fats.

Biodegradable and non-polluting, it is environmentally friendly.

The older the soap gets, the more concentrated and effective it becomes. This longevity makes it an eco-friendly alternative to chemical cleaning and hygiene products.

1kg bar of Marseille Soap pre-cut into 6 pieces for multiple uses. This bar is offered in a case for better preservation.
Slice format: approximately 4 cm x 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm (LxHxD).

Savonnerie Fer à Cheval a founding member of UPSM (Union of Marseille Soap Professionals).

• RSPO Palm Oil

  RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm oil) certified palm oil is a sustainable oil whose production practices help reduce deforestation, preserve biodiversity, and respect workers' living conditions. Palm oil is ideal for saponification due to its composition. Composed mainly of palmitic acid, it guarantees the hardness of the soap, a strong foaming and cleansing power, ideal for removing the most stubborn stains.

Marseille Soap ideal for the whole family. It is suitable for all skin types.

It can also be used as a multi-purpose household cleaner. It effectively cleans, degreases, and removes stains from all surfaces and fabrics, even the most delicate.

For home maintenance:

Clean walls and ceilings

There's nothing like Marseille Soap washing and degreasing walls and ceilings. Dilute a handful of soap flakes in a bucket of hot water. Wash with a sponge mop and rinse with clean water.

Iron

Regularly clean the soleplate of the iron if it becomes dirty or yellow by rubbing it with a piece of dry soap when the soleplate is slightly warm. Wipe with a soft dry cloth or a ball of newspaper to make the surface shine.

Mattress

To keep a mattress fresh and clean, simply wipe the surfaces to be cleaned Marseille Soap a washcloth dampened with Marseille Soap . Then wipe again with a cloth dampened with clean water to rinse, and leave to dry throughout the day.

Leather sofa care

Coat a washcloth or cloth moistened and wrung out well with Marseille Soap gently massage the leather using circular motions. Dry with a clean cloth. This cleaning method will keep the leather supple and prolong its life.

Wooden deck

Regularly remove mold, dirt, and grime that has accumulated over months from your patio by scrubbing it with a scrub brush, a bucket of hot water, and a handful of diluted soap flakes. This simple and effective cleaning method will help you maintain your patio over time.

For laundry care:

Homemade laundry detergent recipe

Dilute a handful or 40g of shavings in 1L hot 1L and stir until a gel forms. The detergent is now ready to use. Store in a suitable bottle and shake well before each use.

For stubborn stains

Dilute 100g of wood chips in 2L of hot water, add 1 cup of baking soda and ½ cup of white vinegar. Allow to cool and shake well before use.

In general, rub dry stains, collars, and shirt cuffs with moistened soap before washing in the machine or by hand.

For tougher stains, follow the same procedure but leave it to work for a few hours before washing.

Other tips:

Brushes, makeup sponges

Regular washing will remove dust particles and makeup residue that have accumulated over time. Gently lather the brushes without squeezing them too hard to avoid breaking the bristles. Repeat the washing process until the water runs clear. Dry them with a dry cloth, then turn them upside down so that the brushes return to their original shape.

Strollers, childcare equipment

Hypoallergenic Marseille Soap ideal for cleaning baby equipment such as strollers. Wash removable covers in the washing machine with Marseille Soap flakes. For non-removable bed covers, wash with a sponge dampened with soap. For stubborn, smelly stains, rub with soap and a little baking soda, leave for a few hours to loosen the dirt, then rinse. Leave to dry in the open air.

Shoes

Scrub your shoes with a soft brush dipped in warm water and Marseille Soap, then leave them to dry in the open air without rinsing.

Storing Marseille Soap

Store Marseille Soap a cool, dry place. It is a living material whose color and shape may change over time depending on its exposure to air, humidity, and light. However, it will retain all of its qualities and effectiveness. Our grandmothers used to leave it to dry for months in their cupboards so that it would become extra dry and last longer.

Sodium Palmate, Aqua water), Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide.
100% natural ingredients.
COSMOS NATURAL certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard available at http://COSMOS.ecocert.com.

Our Marseille soaps contain traces of glycerin resulting from Natural process; glycerin is not added to the soap. After cooking and numerous rinses, only a tiny amount remains. New cosmetics regulations require that all ingredients, even in trace amounts, be listed in the ingredients list.

This soap may undergo color variations depending on exposure to light and humidity.

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