Used all over the world, Savon de Marseille is mostly relegated to hand use. In reality, the benefits of so-called "Marseille" soap are much broader than that! It can be used to clean dishes, even very greasy dishes, laundry, the skin of the whole family, hair, shoes or leather surfaces, make-up brushes or even the floor. One of the other less well-known uses is that it is possible to wash your face with Marseille soap ! Mild, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and moisturizing, it is perfect for effectively cleansing facial skin without drying it out.
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Legend says that Marseille soap is inspired by Aleppo soap , imagined and designed in Syria. During the Crusades, between the 11th and 12th centuries, Aleppo soap arrived on the southern coasts of France, more precisely on the Marseille coasts. Hence the name "Marseille soap"! However, the first soap factories will open near Toulon, and then arrive in the city of Marseille. For several centuries, each soap factory followed its own recipe, then at the beginning of the 20th century, the regulations became clearer. The mention "extra pure 72% oils " appears and it is still the latter which today guarantees quality!
Whether bought to wash your hands or to wash your face, it is better to know that the soap is of good quality! As said above, to be sure and certain to choose a real Marseille soap that respects ancestral recipes, it must be affixed with the words "extra pure 72% oils" or the seal of a soap maker. Although this statement is still valid (it represents a minimum to be achieved), today we find Marseille soaps with more than 72% oils, and that's fine!
Choosing a good soap also means taking an interest in the ingredients:it must not contain anything other than vegetable oils, caustic soda (which dissolves fatty substances to transform them into soap), sea salt and some water. A short INCI list therefore ensures that you are dealing with a real Marseille soap! To go further, you can also look for organic labels or certifications such as Cosmos or Ecocert .
Marseille soap is indeed an all-purpose soap! Moreover, discover our article on the different uses of Marseille soap for more information. With it, you can take care of the whole family without risking a bad skin reaction from allergic or sensitive people. It is also strongly recommended by dermatologists because its effectiveness for taking care of the skin is no longer to be proven. That is to say if it is perfect!
It can be used to replace classic stripping shampoos to gently cleanse your hair. Moisturizing and protective, it perfectly meets the needs of dry hair, but also the needs of oily hair since it regulates sebum production ! Marseille soap is therefore perfect for washing your hair! It can also replace the classic shower gel, often stuffed with sulfates, to clean all parts of the body. Also perfect for cleaning hands with soap, you can also use it to brush your teeth! At the rate of every other brushing, you can rub your toothbrush on the bar of soap and brush your teeth with it. Its antiseptic and healing properties eliminate tartar and strengthen the gums!
No matter what you want to use it for, always take a pure and organic Marseille soap! The soaps that we recommend are the following:
Say goodbye to overly aggressive facial cleansers or with long ingredient lists because yes, washing your face with Marseille soap is possible ! Marseille soap cubes, which have been renowned for many years, are perfect for removing impurities from the skin and accumulated pollution but also to soothe and hydrate it. Its very gentle composition respects the balance of the skin and does even better:it reinforces it. Well protected from external aggressions (pollution, wind, cold, sun, etc.), the skin is softer, brighter and stays hydrated longer. Rest assured, washing your face with Marseille soap is not reserved for normal skin! Since it is fragrance-free, dye-free and surfactant-free and is hypoallergenic, its formula meets the needs of dry, sensitive and reactive skin as well as the needs of combination to oily skin.
Washing your face with Marseille soap is also possible if you are vegan or zero waste! The composition of the soap does not contain any animal fat or other ingredients derived from animals. The moisturizing agents are oils like olive oil or coconut oil for some. All Marseille soaps sold at NUOO are also cruelty free! In terms of waste, the cardboard that packs the soaps is recyclable, but you can also buy it in bulk. Natural and biodegradable , it is as harmless to the skin as it is to the environment!
Its effectiveness and its benefits make it an essential product in the bathroom!
Yes it is good for the skin and no it is not aggressive! One of the benefits of washing your face with Marseille soap is that you use a mild pH soap , which respects and protects the epidermis. It will not strip the skin, just clean it deeply and effectively! Its vegetable composition and natural fat also offers the skin good protection against external aggressions. The creamy foam produced by the soap envelops the skin in softness and leaves it soft and hydrated! Washing your face with Marseille soap is like using an organic facial cleanser or make-up remover:respectful, gentle, moisturizing and soothing!
As we have seen, Marseille soap also meets the needs of oily skin. But then why? What does he bring her? And lots of things! First of all, it cleanses the skin in depth without being abrasive . That is to say that it unclogs the pores of all the accumulated dirt without irritating the skin or weakening it. Marseille soap is also known to regulate sebum production and purify the skin , two things oily skin needs! Effective, economical and ecological, Marseille soap is the product to have if you have combination to oily skin with a tendency to acne!
Used daily, morning and/or evening, Marseille soap works wonders on faces affected by acne. Softer than other soaps or facial cleansers, it will not attack the epidermis and therefore will not tickle the water defense mechanism. And yes, when it feels attacked the skin defends itself and its defense mechanism aims to produce sebum in quantity! And acne-prone skin are often already oily skin whose production of sebum is already significant. Who says sebum in madness, says clogged pores and impurities in quantity ! The gentleness of a cleanser is therefore essential!
Its method of manufacture and its composition also make Marseille soap a real treatment for acne-prone faces since it is moisturizing, soothing, healing and antiseptic ! These four properties allow it to calm inflammation due to acne pimples but also to limit the spread of pimples. We know it, although it is not recommended to touch your acne pimples, everyone does it! Except that by doing so and then touching the rest of the face, the germs move and bim, the new imperfections arrive... Its healing side, meanwhile, helps to promote good healing of the skin. It also offers significant hydration to the skin thanks to its vegetable oils! Nevertheless, after cleaning and rinsing your face with clear water, it is advisable to put on an organic mattifying moisturizer.
You will have understood it, whether it is to wash your hair or your body or to wash your face with Marseille soap, it is important to choose it 100% natural, organic, extra pure and with a minimum of 72% oils. plants. Paying attention to these few elements when making your purchase ensures a quality product and sensory and effective use ! Don't forget that it is also the ally of oily acne-prone skin and sensitive and reactive skin.
