Savon de Marseille
Savon de Marseille (or “Marseille Soap”) is one
of the most well-known local products in Provence. You can’t miss the visit of
a traditional fabric!
How did it appear?
Soap has always been used in France. Nevertheless,
we know this particular soap was created from the Alep soap in Syria. Thanks to
crusades in Spain and Italy, it came to the fabulous city of Marseille. From
the 12th Century, fabrics appear. The main product they use to
create the soap is… Olive oil, of course! Even the king Louis XIV was a big fan
of this soap and made an edict to give rules for its fabrication. It helped to give
it its really strong reputation and highlight all the Provençal know-how.
What is it used for?
From centuries, Savon de Marseille has been
used for many things. It is a great face and hands cleaner, a fantastic
domestic cleaner and can even wash linen. As it is moth proofer and
bactericide, it helped child mortality to drop during the 19th
Century.
The funny belief… It is said it helps not to
get cramps if it is put at the bottom of the bed!
Its advantages
Savon de Marseille has so many qualities that make him really well-known.
- It is hypoallergenic
- It is biodegradable!
- Dermatologists recommend it to fight against skin’s dryness
- It is really economic: you don’t have to buy one per month!
What you WON’T find in a Savon de Marseille
No
perfume
No
colouring agent
No
addition
No
making adjuvant
In other words, … It is 100% Natural! However,
beware of “Savon de Marseille-like” companies which claim to create it but add
a lot of forbidden things in it!
In order to preserve its original identity, the
UPSM was created: it is a professional association for the real Savon de
Marseille.
What are you waiting for now? Go get your own
soap!
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