Strengths

• A solid soap and shampoo made exclusively with organic patchouli essential oil and organic olive oil, 100% natural and certified by Nature & Progrès.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Cold-processed (Saponifié à froid), with 9% superfat (surgras).
• Made exclusively from cold-processed organic patchouli and organic olive.
• Cold saponification allows us to retain the glycerin naturally produced during the reaction, to which (% superfat from organic olive oil is then added for soft and moisturized skin ♥

Quality

• 100% natural and organic.
• A 100% natural formula, certified by Nature & Progrès (as always with Savons-Arthur).
• Made in Loiret, France.

Organic Arbequina Olive Oil (Single Variety)

• Effective cleansing.
• Optimal skin hydration and elasticity.

Organic Patchouli Essential Oil

• Invigorating, stimulating and fragrant.

Usage Recommendations

✔ Can be used on the face, body, hands, and hair.
✔ Gently cleanses the skin while nourishing and moisturizing it.
✔ Suitable for all skin types.
✔ Leaves skin (and the bathroom) with an invigorating and captivating scent.
✔ Protects and maintains the hydrolipidic film (our natural barrier).

Target Group

• Adults, teens, children.

Read the "Precautions" section carefully before use.

Quality

• Certified Organic.
• Cold-processed.
• 9% superfat (surgras).
• From Organic patchouli and olive oil.
• A 100% natural formula, certified by Nature & Progrès (as always with Savons-Arthur).
• 100% natural and organic.
• Made in Loiret, France.

INCI

• SODIUM OLIVATE, AQUA, GLYCERIN, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL*, POGOSTEMON CABLIN ESSENTIAL OIL*.
  

*100% of the ingredients are from Organic Farming.
**Processed from organic ingredients.
*^From organic and non-organic farming.
***Potential Allergens (naturally present in some essential oils) according to Annex III to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

In Simpler Terms

• Cold-processed saponified olive oil*, water, glycerin (from olive oil*), 9% olive oil superfat*, patchouli essential oil*.

Made In

• Loiret, France.

What skin types are they suitable for?

• Our formulas are suitable for all skin types (even the most sensitive) and the whole family. Their cold saponification process nourishes and hydrates the skin (even the driest). With or without the addition of organic essential oils, for unique benefits! ✨
• Baby bath & shower soap: moisturizing and protective, for all skin types (hypoallergenic).
• Lavender soap: soothing and purifying, for combination and delicate skin.
• Lemon soap: toning and purifying, for combination to oily skin.
• Garrigue soap: soothing and purifying, for combination and delicate skin.
• Freshness soap: fresh and invigorating, for combination and delicate skin.
• Mint soap: refreshing and toning, for combination and delicate skin.
• Citrus soap: soothing and purifying, for combination to oily skin.
• Sensual soap: smooth and toning, for combination to oily skin.
• Gingerbread soap: stimulating and revitalizing, for combination and mature skin.

What is the pH of Arthur soaps?

• The pH of our skin naturally lies between 5.5 and 7. This acidity comes from the hydrolipidic film that covers our skin and provides a natural barrier. The pH of our soaps is around 8.5 (which is quite normal for a cold-process, handcrafted soap), so they have a "basic" or "alkaline" pH.
  
• This is NOT a problem when using them; the soap will not destroy your hydrolipidic barrier!
• Indeed, beyond the fact that soap is a product that is rinsed off, its cold-process manufacturing method gives your soap a gentleness that will protect your skin. It also provides a richness in vegetable glycerin (which will protect your hydrolipidic barrier) and a superfatting (9% in our case) that will hydrate and nourish your skin. 💦

• We recommend using a natural soap like this one, rather than a soap-free "treatment" made with synthetic surfactants, which are much less gentle on your skin (despite the advertised neutral pH) and will damage the skin's hydrolipidic barrier.
  
• After all, soap has been around for 4,500 years and has already proven its effectiveness for many users with very sensitive skin. 🥰

Can Arthur soaps be used as shampoo?

• Our organic olive oil soaps are also effective as shampoos!
• Made solely from cold-processed organic olive oil, they will naturally produce less lather than a solid shampoo containing surfactants, but they are just as effective and won't irritate your scalp (or the environment)!
• For those who love a good lather, our lemon-scented solid shampoo (made with added cold-processed pure coconut oil) will give you a generous amount of natural foam.

Cold-Pressed Saponification (Saponification à froid, S.A.F.)???

• To make our liquid and shower soaps, we use the cold process method (CP) ❄️
• This method retains the glycerin naturally produced during the reaction, to which we add 8% superfat (pure organic olive and sunflower oils) for protected and moisturized skin!

Hot or cold process saponification?

• To make our soaps, we use the cold process method (CP) ❄️ by mixing a fat (organic olive oil in our case) and lye at room temperature. This allows us to retain the glycerin naturally produced during the reaction, to which we add 9% superfat for protected and moisturized skin. Cold process soap is ready to use after a curing time of approximately 2 months. 🧼

• Conversely, hot process soap making 🌡️ (like Marseille soap) doesn't require drying time and allows for immediate use of the soap. However, during this process, the oils are heated (and thus lose their properties) and the glycerin is eliminated, preventing it from providing its benefits to the skin.

Arthur Soaps, What Does This Mean?

• Arthur Soaps is much more than just a handcrafted soap maker: it's a commitment to a comprehensive ecological, ethical, and responsible approach that is reflected throughout the entire lifecycle of our products (from the formulation of their recipes to their decomposition in nature).
• With minimalist recipes and 100% natural ingredients, conceived and created by Arthur, the young chemist with the air of a slightly eccentric scientist 😉

What is the "Nature & Progrès" label about?

• The Nature & Progrès label goes beyond organic; it guarantees environmental preservation (both on land and in the sea) by rewarding companies' overall environmental and social commitment throughout the manufacturing process.
• From the choice of ingredients (which must respect living organisms and natural cycles) to the manufacturing and delivery methods, ll means implemented in the production process must comply with responsible ethics and have a minimal impact on the natural environment (waste management, energy management, choice of packaging, reduction of carbon footprint during transport, etc.) ♻️
• The Nature & Progrès specifications in effect in 2023 are the strictest in the field of natural cosmetics and detergents. 🌱
• Choosing a product with the Nature & Progrès label means you can be sure that:
• The origin of each raw material is controlled.
• Palm oil and its derivatives are strictly prohibited.
• No nanotechnology, synthesis, or ethoxylation is used in the production of the product.
• Colorants, perfumes, emollients, antioxidants, fats, silicones, paraffin, and other petrochemical-derived ingredients are prohibited.
• GMOs and animal testing are prohibited.
• Only simple transformations are permitted.

Precautions

• For cosmetic use only.
• Do not swallow.
• Perform a patch test on the inside of your elbow before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

☀️ Store your soap away from light and heat.