"Discovery of Marseille soap" gift box

100% natural

For more than 120 years and four generations, our family has been making Marseille soap exclusively from a rigorous selection of vegetable oils. It contains no colouring and no synthetic additives. It is free of petroleum-based products and animal fats, unlike most of the other soaps and shower gels on the market.

Gentle on the skin, natural and effective

The traditional Marseille soap manufacturing process is a guarantee of "Extra Pure" soap that is entirely free of impurities. It is gentle on all types of skin, even the most sensitive ones (babies, people with allergies, etc.). Thanks to the nourishing properties of olive oil, Marius Fabre olive oil Marseille soap helps your skin keep a more natural moisture balance*.

* Dermatological study SVHO/99, Montpellier Faculty of Medicine, Dermatology department

Gentle on the environment and economical

Made from vegetable oils, biodegradable, phosphate free and additive free, it does not pollute rivers and helps protect the environment. What's more, it requires very little packaging. It lasts a long time, especially when left to dry out. A durable, thrifty buy.

Ask for the registered logo by the "Union des Professionnels du Savon de Marseille". This logo guarantees a genuine Marseille soap, produced following 3 criteria :

1. Soap composition : 100% vegetable oils, no added fragrance, colouring-free and additive-free.

2. Manufacturing process : The "Marseille process" where the soap is cooked in cauldrons for about 10 days.

3. Geographical origin : Made in Marseille and the region of Marseille.

Marius Fabre soap factory is one of the four founding members of this union of Marseille soap makers, founded in 2011 to defend and promote real Marseille soap.

Olive oil Marseille soap slice

Ingredients (INCI) : Sodium olivate, Sodium cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide.

Olive oil Marseille soap cube

Ingredients (INCI) : Sodium olivate, Sodium cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide.

Marseille soap for the laundry

Ingredients (INCI) : Sodium Sunflowerseedate, Aqua, Sodium cocoate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide.

Marseille soap flakes

Ingredients (INCI) : Sodium Sunflowerseedate, Aqua, Sodium cocoate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide.

Olive oil Marseille soap slice     

• Skincare

Good care for even the most sensitive skin. Recommended by dermatologists for skins that are irritated by synthetic soaps and cleansers.    

• Moth-repellent

Hang a slice of Marseille soap in your wardrobe to keep away the moths.

• Preventing cramp

A slice of Marseille soap at the bottom of your bed helps relieve cramp and rheumatism.

• Stain removal

For better results than with synthetic detergents, rub stains with a slightly dampened piece of soap before washing (ideal for shirt collars).

• First aid

Marseille soap cleans light wounds and grazes.

• As toothpaste

Excellent for gums and leaves teeth clean and white.

Olive oil Marseille soap

• For washing hands, face and body

Marseille soap for the laundry

• For washing:

Difficult stains: rub the stain with the cube of Marseille soap before washing. Place the garment/item in the washing machine. Ideal for grease, difficult stains and shirt collars.

• For washing hands.
• Can also be used for general skin cleansing care (face and body)

Marseille soap flakes

Handwash

Dissolve 25g of Marseille soap flakes in 5 litres of hot water. Wash and rinse thoroughly. Use cold water for woollens.

How to make homemade washing liquid

Put 50g of soap flakes in a bottle. Pour 2L of hot water and shake well.

Machinewash

Pour 20cl of washing liquid in the drawer of the washing machine.

You can make your Marseille soap washing liquid in advance so that it's ready when you need it. Simply shake well (until smooth) before use.

Practical hints

Recommended for delicate clothing, baby linen, woollens, as well as for people suffering from skin irritations.

If your water is hard, add a cupful of white vinegar in the fabric conditioner compartment at regular intervals.

For a scented fragrance, add a few drops of essential oil to your washing liquid (e.g. lavender, tea-tree or citrus).

For a whiter than white effect, add a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda or a small handful of soda crystals.