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- The Phocaean city has been home to soap factories using olive oil from Provence since the 12th century. At that time, the factories had great difficulty in satisfying the strong demand from Europe.
- In 1660, the production figures of the 7 soap factories amounted to 20,000 tons. Under Louis XIV, the name "Savon de Marseille" became a common name, and the soap was sold in the form of 176 oz cubes or 705 oz bars.
- In 1688, Louis XIV's edict, signed by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, regulated the manufacture of soap by regulating the production of soap. signed by Jean-Baptiste Colbert regulated the production of soap by stipulating that the recipe for Savon de Marseille could not contain animal fats, but only vegetable oils.
- Today, production in the Marseille region has declined sharply due to the lack of a geographical indication of origin: Of the 122 factories at the beginning of the 20th century, only around ten remain in the Provence region.
- Gentle, natural and effective: Non-aggressive to the skin. Recommended by the medical profession for people with skin problems. Recommended for washing delicate laundry (lace, silk, baby clothes).
- Environmentally friendly: Most soaps and commercial shower gels are made from animal substances or petroleum derivatives. Marseille soap contains only vegetable oils: olive oil or copra and palm oil. As it contains no phosphates or synthetic products, it contributes to the preservation of our environment.
- Economical: it lasts twice as long as a normal soap. Its longevity makes it an economical product.
- A remedy for cramps: A bar of Marseille at the foot of the bed, wrapped in a cloth, is a very effective remedy for cramps and rheumatism.
- As a toothpaste: Used as a toothpaste, it is very good for the gums. As a stain remover: A stain rubbed with slightly damp soap before washing is treated more effectively than with synthetic detergents (ideal for shirt collars).
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