All you need to know about Marseille soap

Mythical and passed down from generation to generation since the 13th century, Marseille soap is a soap that has quickly become indispensable in the home. Ecological, Authentic and Economical, this soap has become the soap par excellence for the skin but also for the linen. Real French know-how from Marseille, it is 100% natural and its manufacture is done in 6 key steps.

How is Marseille soap made ?

First of all, it is important to know that Marseille soap is composed of 72% vegetable oils, water, sea salt and soda.

1st step : Mashing : This is the transformation of vegetable oils into soap in a large cauldron.
2nd step : The release : The addition of sea salt in the mixture which will allow to separate the soap from the water.
3rd step : Cooking : For 10 days, the soap is cooked at 120°C, this is the saponification.
4th step : Washing : The soap is washed several times with pure water to get rid of impurities.
Step 5: Pouring: The soap paste is poured into large molds.
6th step: The drying, cutting and molding of the soap.

What are the virtues of Marseille soap ?

Savon de Marseille is a multi-purpose product, which means that it can be used as a laundry, household and hygiene product. It is one of the best products on the soap market. It is economical, biodegradable, good for the environment and 100% natural, it contains no dyes or animal fats, nor chemical oil particles.

Marseille soap is good for the skin:

It is a real cleanser for all skin types (dry, oily, combination and baby skin) that does not irritate. Moreover, it eliminates all the impurities gently. It is even an antiseptic. Its hypoallergenic particles limit the risks of allergy and exema but also of skin diseases such as psoriasis.

Marseille soap is good for your hair:

Marseille soap is also known to be an ally for the hair. Indeed, its high concentration in olive oil allows to moisturize, to strengthen and to tone up the hair fiber. In addition, it helps reduce excess sebum, irritation and itching of the scalp. Finally, Marseille soap is suitable for all types of hair, whether they are colored, thick, fine, dry, etc...

The soap of Marseille is good for the linen and the house:

Indeed, Marseille soap also has degreasing properties that allow to clean the dishes in depth. Also, it is often used as a household linen because it allows to maintain clothes efficiently during washing. It is also used as a multi-surface cleaner often mixed with baking soda and white vinegar.

At Horizane Santé, we offer a wide range of Marseille Soap: