Crafted at Savonnerie Le Sérail in Marseille, France, this authentic Marseille soap is still made in open cauldrons using the traditional Marseille process. One of the last soap makers to preserve this centuries-old method, Le Sérail slowly cooks each batch before cutting, stamping, and curing the finished soap.
This extra-large loaf offers Marseille soap in one of its most practical traditional formats. Keep it whole and cut off smaller pieces as needed for bathing, face and hand washing, dishes, stain removal, hand-washing delicate fabrics, laundry, or everyday household cleaning. It is especially useful for anyone who prefers to portion their own soap rather than buy individual bars.
Made with olive oil and coconut oil, this fragrance-free soap contains no added colorants, preservatives, or whitening agents. It is biodegradable and requires very little packaging.
Savonnerie Le Sérail is one of the founding members of the Union des Professionnels du Savon de Marseille (UPSM), an organization created to preserve and promote authentic Marseille soap and its traditional manufacturing process.
A light white powder may appear on the surface of the soap. This is a natural result of the traditional manufacturing and curing process and rinses away with use.
Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, water, salt, sodium hydroxide
Traditional soap loaf: Each loaf is traditionally cut and cured, so weight, dimensions, color, texture, and surface appearance may vary slightly.
Approximate size: 18 in long × 2.75 in across the end
Approximate weight: 1.25 kg (2 lb 12 oz)
Storage: Marseille soap continues to dry with age. Store in a place where air can circulate rather than in an airtight container.
Packaging: Sold as a large unwrapped loaf, ready to cut into smaller pieces as needed.
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