Provence has been renowned for its soap, with its production regulated by the Sun King, Louis XIV (Edict of 1688).

Following a traditional production procedure that ensures nothing is left to chance, Marius Fabre Marseille soap is still baked in a caul-dron and dried by the mistral, that famous northerly wind.

Fourteen days are needed to produce it, based exclusively on vegetable oils, including the precious olive oil. The workers in the Marius Fabre soap factory still follow the same methods today, respecting the production regulations decreed by Louis XIV.

Expertise, patience and high standards are the rules of an art which allow the Marius Fabre soap factory to continue to offer unbeatable quality Marseille soap.

A 100% vegetable-based product Since 1900, Marius Fabre Marseille soap has been produced exclusively from rigorously-selected vegetable oils. It contains no artificial colourings or preservatives. It does not contain any petroleum-based products or animal fats, unlike the majority of commercial soaps and shower gels.

Gentle on the skin, natural and efficient the "Marseillaise" production procedure guarantees "extra pure" soap which contains no impurities. It takes care of all skin types, and is particularly suitable for sensitive skin (babies, people suffering with allergies etc).

Olive oil offers excellent moisturising properties: Marius Fabre olive oil-based soap helps prevent the skin drying out.Used as a cube or in flakes, it is also recommended for gently washing delicate fabrics (baby clothes, fragile material such as wool, silk or lace etc).

Environmentally-friendly and economical. Its purely vegetable-based formula, free of phosphates and artificial products, and without palm oil, does not pollute rivers and contributes to conserving the environment. In addition, it requires minimum packaging. It lasts for a very long time, especially if left to dry out. Its long-lasting properties make it a particularly economical product.