Soap is thought to have originated on a rainy day, when a Roman woman noticed that a mixture of ash, fat and water had amazing cleansing properties. Roman women began using soap for washing in the 2nd century AD.
TENTH CENTURY ARRIVAL IN MARSEILLE
The soap industry in Marseille first appeared in the 12th century. The soda needed to make it was then extracted from plants. Soda ash was extracted from the ashes of Salsola soda and other plants such as saltbush.
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY LOUIS XIV AND THE EDIT DE COLBERT
In 1688, under Louis XIV, Colbert issued an edict regulating the manufacture of Savon de Marseille and limiting the use of the name to soaps made with olive oil in the Marseille region.
Historically, a fatty acid content of 72 % by mass was guaranteed. Vegetable oils had to be used, animal fats were prohibited.
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY THE BEST SOAP IN THE WORLD
In 1789, Nicolas Leblanc perfected a process for making high-quality soda ash, enabling the people of Marseille to produce the best soap in the world. By the 20th century, Marseilles had 90 soap factories.
Hygiene improved with the development of soap. It was the best way of fighting epidemics.
XXTH AND XXTH CENTURIES DECLINE AND RENEWAL
After the Second World War, cheaper synthetic detergents appeared and soap factories closed one after the other. But in recent years, more and more health-conscious people, sensitive to environmental issues, are returning to traditional soap.
The master soap-maker at La Licorne soap factory in Marseille has developed a range of high-quality soaps.
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[vc_column width= »1/2″][team_member name= »L’Atelier de Fabrication » position= » » img= »7969″ img_size= »270×270″]Au 34 Cours Julien, dans le quartier des créateurs, venez explorer notre Atelier et la fabrication du véritable savon de Marseille lors de visites gratuites.
[/team_member][/vc_column][vc_column width= »1/2″][team_member name= »Musée du savon de Marseille » position= » » img= »8071″ img_size= »270×270″]Au 25 quai de Rive Neuve sur le Vieux-Port de Marseille venez explorer notre passionnant Musée du Savon et personnalisez votre propre création.
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