La Corvette-Extra Pure Marseille Soap Chips 750g

About Us

Founded in 1894 in Marseille, the Savonnerie du Midi is one of the city's last historical soap factories preserving traditional Marseille soap-making methods. Located in the Aygalades district, the factory was moved there post-World War II and continues to produce soap using the classic cauldron method, with about 300 tonnes made monthly—80% of which is exported.

Acquired by the PRODEF family business in 2013, which has been active in hygiene and cleaning products since 1924, the Savonnerie du Midi benefits from PRODEF's commitment to ecological and organic products. The factory has undergone significant renovations to modernize its facilities and is recognized as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) for its craftsmanship.

The Savonnerie du Midi is also engaged in local development through the PaQte program and recently revamped its site with support from regional and state funds. Its museum received the QUALITE TOURISME label for its high standards.

Product Description

Our Extra Pure Marseille Soap is made in Marseille using the traditional cooking process.

It is 100% of natural origin, based exclusively on vegetable oils, without coloring agents, perfumes or preservatives. The color of the soap can vary from white to dark beige depending on the production batches because of the vegetable oils used from one cauldron to another. This gives our soaps the authenticity of a product made from natural materials and does not alter the quality of the finished product.

Marseille soap is an ecological product. Gentle for the skin, its hypoallergenic formulation is very appreciated by allergic, sensitive or irritated skins and is suitable for the whole family! Used for personal hygiene or as a cleaning product, for the linen or the house, the Marseille soap is a traditional and very economical product which can be kept for a long time.

Ingredients

Sodium Palmate*, Aqua (Water), Sodium Palm Kernelate*, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide.

*RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Oil) certified oils, from sustainably managed plantations, respecting the environment and local cultures

Composition

Soap 30% and more

Natural composition approved by ECOCERT

Our Marseille soap is a 100% natural product certified COSMOS NATURAL by ECOCERT Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard.

The Union of Marseille Soap Professionals 

La Corvette Marseille soaps respect the artisanal manufacturing charter set by the Union des Professionels du Savon de Marseille, of which the Savonnerie du Midi is a founding member.

The trademark guarantees :

• A traditional manufacturing process of cooking in a period cauldron
• A composition of traditional Marseille soap from raw materials and oils exclusively vegetable, without additives, preservatives or perfume,
• A production site in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, the historical birthplace of Marseille soap.

Marseille soap is recognised as an exceptional product for its numerous virtues and uses, for personal hygiene or for ecological home maintenance.

How to use

Our bag of Marseille soap shavings is ideal for taking care of your laundry and making your own ecological, natural and economical detergent!

• For machine washing: in a 2L recovery can, dissolve 60g of shavings in 1L of very hot water. Shake. Let stand for 24 hours. Mix the resulting lye again and add 1L of cold water. Stir it all together. You can add bicarbonate of soda, essential oils to perfume it and/or white vinegar as a softener. Pour 100ml of the liquid obtained directly into your machine. Shake the resulting detergent before each use.
• For hand washing: dissolve 10g of shavings in very hot water in a basin and leave the laundry to soak. Scrub and rinse.