How to use Marseille soap?

Versatile, eco-friendly, and almost inexhaustible, Savon de Marseille is the Swiss Army knife of household economy. Whether used for personal care or home maintenance, its effectiveness lies in its purity.

Here's how to unleash the full potential of this Provençal treasure, adapted to the needs of Quebec households.

Hygiene and personal care: Natural gentleness

Thanks to its pH and the absence of allergens, Savon de Marseille (especially the green one made with olive oil) is a valuable ally for the skin.

  • Daily cleansing: It cleans deeply without damaging the hydrolipidic film. It's an ideal solution for reactive skin or skin prone to eczema, often irritated by Quebec's dry winters.

  • Shaving soap: Lather the soap with a shaving brush. Its dense foam allows for a close shave while soothing razor burn.

  • Dental hygiene (traditional use): Although surprising, rubbing your toothbrush on pure Savon de Marseille helps to sanitize gums and remove tartar. Just rinse thoroughly.

  • Makeup brush cleaner: Its ability to dissolve fats makes it the best product for cleaning sponges and brushes without leaving chemical residues.

Laundry care: The washing master

White soap (with coconut or palm oil) is preferred here for its superior stain-removing power that won't risk staining light fabrics.

  • Miracle stain remover: Before machine washing, rub the slightly damp soap directly onto stubborn stains (grease, blood, red wine, shirt collars). Let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash.

  • Homemade laundry detergent: 1. Grate about 40g of soap into flakes. 2. Dissolve them in 1 liter of very hot water. 3. Add one tablespoon of baking soda. 4. Let it cool (the mixture will thicken slightly). Use this mixture directly in the dispenser of your front-loading or regular washing machine.

Home maintenance: A zero-waste solution

  • Hand dishwashing: Rub your sponge or dish brush directly on the bar of soap. Its degreasing power is instant, and it rinses off much more easily than conventional dish soaps.

  • Surface cleaning: Dilute flakes in hot water to clean wooden floors, ceramic tiles, or even kitchen countertops.

  • Leather cleaner: A damp cloth with a little Savon de Marseille can clean leather sofas or shoes without drying them out, thanks to the vegetable oils it contains.

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