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
Very gentle, our Jardins en Provence balm from the Mediterranean range is made from organic shea butter and organic sweet almond oil to give your hands great protection. Also enriched with organic Sage distillate, an active ingredient known for its repairing and soothing properties, it has the delicate scent of magnolia and lemon verbena. This natural balm does not contain palm oil.
Organic & vegetable composition, COSMOS ORGANIC approved
This hand balm is certified COSMOS ORGANIC by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard.
99% of the ingredients are of natural origin.
21% of the total ingredients are organically grown.
Ingredients
Aqua (water) - butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter* - simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil* - behenyl alcohol - triethyl citrate - glycerin** - prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil* - arachidyl alcohol - brassica glycerides - zea mays (corn) starch* - squalane - salvia officinalis (sage) leaf water* - arachidyl glucoside - benzyl alcohol - sodium benzoate - potassium sorbate - parfum (fragrance) - xanthan gum - citric acid - sodium hydroxide - aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder* - citronellol - limonene - geraniol - linalool.
Ingredients from organic farming.
Processed from organic ingredients.