MARSEILLE SOAP 600 G WITH OLIVE OIL – EXTRA PURE 72%

A large 600 g green Marseille soap cube made with olive oil, Extra Pure 72%, traditionally cauldron-cooked, with no added fragrance, colourants or preservatives and guaranteed palm-oil free.

The Chamarrel 600 g olive oil Marseille soap is a generous format particularly suited to people who regularly use traditional Marseille soap for hand washing, body washing or selected household-cleaning tasks.

Produced under the responsibility of a master soap maker, using a hot process and long-established methods, this large green cube has a deliberately short ingredient list and the characteristic scent of traditional olive oil Marseille soap.

Its generous 600 g format makes it particularly useful for frequent use: one cube can find a place in the bathroom, beside the kitchen sink, in the utility room or among everyday household-cleaning products.

Discover this large cube and the other available formats in our traditional Marseille soap collection.

A large 600 g Marseille soap cube

At 600 g when the soap is fresh, this is one of the larger traditional Marseille soap formats.

It is particularly suitable for people who want a soap for regular use without having to replace their cube too frequently.

This large format can notably be used:

• for frequent hand washing;
• for body washing;
• in the kitchen or utility room;
• for selected household-cleaning tasks;
• for grating into soap flakes when a different format is required.

Why choose a 600 g Marseille soap cube?

The main advantage of the 600 g Marseille soap cube is its particularly generous size.

It can be particularly useful when the same soap is used by several people, for several purposes around the home, or simply when you prefer a larger format that may prove more economical for frequent use.

For more occasional use or if you prefer a cube that is easier to hold, you can choose our olive oil Marseille soap in a more compact format.

Traditional Marseille soap cooked in a cauldron

This soap is hot-processed using long-established methods under the responsibility of a master soap maker.

Cauldron cooking is one of the characteristic stages of the traditional Marseille soap-making process. During saponification, the oils are transformed into soap.

The resulting cube has a solid appearance, a naturally variable green shade and the characteristic scent of the soap itself, with no added fragrance.

What does Extra Pure 72% mean?

The Extra Pure 72% designation is traditionally associated with Marseille soap and the high proportion of fatty materials used in its manufacture.

For this product, olive oil is the characteristic oil in the formula and the soap is stated to be guaranteed palm-oil free.

The manufacturer's information specifies that the formulation may contain up to 20% coconut oil outside the winter period depending on production conditions.

A short olive-oil-based ingredient list

The stated INCI composition is:

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride.

In other words, the formula is mainly based on:

• olive oil;
• water;
• the sodium hydroxide required for saponification;
• salt.

No added fragrance, colourants or preservatives

The large green cube is stated to be formulated:

• with no added fragrance;
• without colourants;
• without preservatives;
• without palm oil.

Its colour and scent therefore do not come from added fragrance or colourants intended to standardise the product.

Marseille soap for hands and body

The technical product information includes use for body washing.

Its short ingredient list and the absence of added fragrance, colourants and preservatives may particularly appeal to people who prefer a straightforward washing routine.

We do not, however, present older claims such as “hypoallergenic”, “bactericidal” or general dermatological recommendations as product promises: tolerance to any soap remains individual.

If your skin is very sensitive, irritated or undergoing treatment, adapt use accordingly and seek advice from a healthcare professional if necessary.

How to use the 600 g Marseille soap cube for washing

1. Wet the soap

Run the cube under water.

2. Work up a lather

Lather the soap between your hands or use the lather on damp skin.

3. Cleanse gently

Spread the lather over the area to be washed using gentle movements.

4. Rinse thoroughly

Rinse well with clean water.

5. Allow the cube to dry

After use, keep the soap away from standing water and allow it to dry properly.

A Marseille soap cube for household cleaning too

Marseille soap is also indicated for selected household-cleaning uses.

The generous 600 g format is particularly relevant if you regularly use Marseille soap for several household tasks or want to grate your own soap flakes.

Depending on the surface and intended use, it can notably be used for:

• selected everyday cleaning tasks;
• hand-washing selected objects;
• pre-treating selected stains;
• making soap flakes for selected household-cleaning preparations.

To combine traditional Marseille soap with other suitable solutions, explore our range of eco-friendly household cleaning products.

Pre-treat selected stains with Marseille soap

The soap can be used to pre-treat selected stains before washing when the fabric is compatible.

1. Dampen the area

Lightly wet the textile.

2. Rub with the soap

Gently rub the cube over the stain.

3. Leave briefly

Allow it to work for a few minutes depending on the textile.

4. Rinse or continue washing

Rinse thoroughly or continue with the usual wash cycle.

On fragile, coloured or delicate textiles, always test first on a small inconspicuous area.

A large cube for making your own Marseille soap flakes

The 600 g format may also appeal to people who prefer to grate their own Marseille soap.

The cube allows you to grate only the quantity required rather than purchasing pre-prepared soap flakes.

This may be useful for people who use Marseille soap in several different recipes or who prefer to choose the size of the flakes themselves.

Why can the cube weigh less than 600 g?

The stated 600 g refers to the weight of the fresh soap.

After manufacture, the soap continues to dry. Some of the water it contains gradually evaporates: this is known as desiccation.

According to the product information, this weight loss can represent approximately 5% to 25% of the fresh weight depending on the degree of drying.

A cube weighing 600 g when fresh may therefore weigh around 540 g, or more or less depending on its degree of desiccation. The product information states that a heavily dried cube may fall to approximately 440 g.

Drier Marseille soap becomes firmer

As the water evaporates, the cube gradually becomes harder.

A drier soap may therefore soften less quickly when exposed to water and can be used up more gradually.

The degree of drying can nevertheless vary according to production date, ambient humidity, weather and storage conditions.

What if the cube still feels soft?

Because soap is produced according to the soap factory's requirements, some cubes may be more recent and therefore still contain more water.

If your soap feels too soft, simply leave it to air-dry in a dry, well-ventilated place before beginning to use it.

Can a white film appear on Marseille soap?

A fine whitish film may occasionally appear on the surface of traditional unrefined soap.

According to the information provided for this product, it is notably associated with washing the soap paste with salt water and with humidity conditions. It is not described as mould.

If its appearance bothers you, simply run the cube under water and rub it lightly.

Why can the green colour change?

Because the soap contains no added colourants, its shade is not completely standardised.

Its colour may vary depending on:

• the shade of the oils used;
• the production batch;
• the degree of drying;
• the age of the soap;
• humidity and storage conditions.

Olive oil Marseille soap may notably become lighter as it continues to dry.

How to store a 600 g Marseille soap cube

A large cube also needs to dry properly between uses.

To reduce softening:

• keep it away from standing water;
• keep it away from the permanent shower stream;
• use a stable, draining holder suitable for its weight;
• store it at room temperature;
• avoid extreme temperatures.

Because this cube weighs 600 g when fresh, choose a sufficiently wide and stable holder rather than a system designed for small soap bars.

A large solid-soap format for a simpler routine

Solid soap can replace selected liquid cleansing products supplied in bottles and, thanks to its versatility, can be used in several areas of the home.

A large 600 g cube can also reduce the need to keep replacing smaller soaps when use is frequent.

To continue this approach in the bathroom, discover our advice on gradually replacing selected disposable or packaged bathroom products.

A useful large-format Marseille soap for professional retailers

The large 600 g Marseille soap cube can also be relevant for organic retailers, bulk and refill shops, eco-friendly household stores, soap shops, zero-waste retailers and stores specialising in traditional household products.

Its generous size allows it to be positioned as a complementary alternative to smaller Marseille soap cubes and ready-made soap flakes.

INCI ingredients

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride.

The soap is stated to be guaranteed palm-oil free. The manufacturer's information specifies that it may contain up to 20% coconut oil outside winter.

Directions and precautions

• Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
• If the product comes into contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Use the product with water and rinse thoroughly after use.
• Store at room temperature.
• Avoid extreme temperatures.
• Allow the soap to dry between uses.
• For delicate or treated textiles and surfaces, first test on a small inconspicuous area.

600 g Marseille soap specifications

• Product: large olive oil Marseille soap cube.
• Reference: SAVMAOL600.
• Weight: 600 g when the soap is fresh.
• Designation: Extra Pure 72%.
• Appearance: solid bar / large cube.
• Colour: green, with possible natural variations.
• Scent: characteristic.
• Production: hot-processed using long-established methods.
• Produced under the responsibility of: a master soap maker.
• Characteristic oil: olive oil.
• Palm oil: guaranteed absent according to the product information.
• Coconut oil: may be present at up to 20% outside winter according to the manufacturer's information.
• Free from: added fragrance, colourants and preservatives.
• pH in a 1% solution: 9 to 11.
• Uses: body washing and selected household-cleaning tasks.
• Special characteristic: subject to natural desiccation.
• Stated quantity pricing: from 3 units and by cartons of 10.

In summary: why choose the 600 g olive oil Marseille soap?

The 600 g olive oil Marseille soap is a large traditional cube designed for users looking for a generous and versatile format.

Hot-processed using long-established methods and produced under the responsibility of a master soap maker, it contains no added fragrance, colourants or preservatives and is guaranteed palm-oil free.

Its 600 g size is particularly suited to frequent use for hands, body or selected household-cleaning tasks and can also be grated to make your own Marseille soap flakes.

As with traditional artisan Marseille soap, its weight, hardness and colour may naturally change during drying.

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