For more four generations, the Marius Fabre family has been making Marseille soap exclusively from vegetable oils. It contains no colourings and no synthetic additives. It is free of petroleum-based products and animal fats, unlike most other soaps and shower gels on the market. The traditional Marseille soap manufacturing process is a guarantee of "Extra Pure" soap which is entirely free of impurities. It is gentle on all types of skin, even the most sensitive (for example babies, people with allergies). Thanks to the nourishing properties of olive oil, Marius Fabre olive oil Marseille soap helps your skin keep a more natural moisture balance.

Made from vegetable oils, Marius Fabre Marseille soap is biodegradable, phosphate free and additive free, it does not pollute rivers and so helps protect the environment. What's more, it requires very little packaging. It lasts a long time, especially when allowed to dry out. It is a durable, thrifty buy. Free from palm oil, Marius Fabre genuine Marseille soap is manufactured according to 3 essential criteria, as defined by the Union des Professionnels du Savon de Marseille (UPSM), the Marseille soap-makers alliance, of which Marius Fabre is one of the 4 founding members:

1. Composition - Made 100% from vegetable oils, no added fragrance, no colouring, no preservatives

2. Manufacturing Process - The "Marseille Process", where the soap is cooked in cauldrons for approximately 10 days and goes through 5 specific stages of manufacturing

3. Geographical Origin - Made in the historic Marseille soap-making area: the Marseille region, which nowadays corresponds to the Bouches-du-Rhone department