For more than four generations, the Fabre family have been making Marseille soap exclusively from vegetable oils. The soap 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. Made from vegetable oils (no palm oil), Marius Fabre Marseille soap is biodegradable, phosphate free and additive free, it does not pollute rivers and so helps protect the environment. It requires very little packaging and lasts a long time, especially when allowed to dry out, so is very durable and makes for a quality yet thrifty purchase.