My Marseille Tricks to Recognize the Real Marseille Soap.

Marseille soap is one of the best soaps that exists, word of Marseillaise;-)

It is used for bathing, cleaning, washing clothes, relieving cramps...

But because of the many counterfeits, many users are deprived of the benefits of this soap, which are so precious, because they do not know how to recognize it.

Here are my 5 Marseillaise tips to recognize the real from the fake Marseille soap.

Contents

• 1. At least 72% vegetable oil
• 2. Absence of animal fats and chemical additives
• 3. Color and shape
• 4. The smell
• 5. The consistency of soap
• Where can I find real Marseille soap and at what price?

1. At least 72% vegetable oil

The real Marseille soap contains no less. Authentic soaps bear the mention 72% stamped on one of their faces.

Traditionally, Marseille soap was made from olive oil . Sometimes, traditional craftsmen also use coconut or palm oil.

2. Absence of animal fats and chemical additives

The artisanal Marseille soap does not contain animal products or chemical additives such as dyes, unlike those that can be found in supermarkets. Tradition has it that it is made with vegetable oil, laurel and soda.

3. Color and shape

Olive oil soap is a green that can tend to brown.

Marseille soap is white when it is made from palm, copra or even peanut oil.

It is found in the form of cubes or flakes.

4. The smell

If your soap doesn't have the characteristic smell of olive oil when it's supposed to contain it, it's not real. Pure Marseille soap contains no perfume .

The soaps made from Marseille soap are generally scented with lavender, honey, almond... but these are derived products.

5. The consistency of soap

When purchased, the Marseille soap cube must be firm , even hard.

Marseille soap, when it has been used and wet, dries cracking. Cracks form. It keeps for a very long time and keeps its properties intact.

Soaps imitating it, once wet, melt and become pasty, while the real melts with difficulty at low temperatures.

Where to find real Marseille soap and at what price?

You are going to say to me:"In Marseille" and you are right! However, as Marseille soap does not benefit from a controlled designation of origin, 90% of products sold commercially are imitations from abroad.

If you are in a remote area, you can also find these products on the Internet.

Real Marseille soap costs from 15 to 20 € per kg, the price being more interesting when the quantity increases.

As has already been mentioned here, Marseille soap, hypoallergenic, bactericidal, biodegradable, is also very useful for washing clothes or the house, washing, treating night cramps... In short, I use it for everything!