La Vie Claire • 400 g
Savon de Marseille
Product Insights
Savon de Marseille is a traditional French cleansing bar formulated with sodium palmate, sodium palm kernelate, water, sodium chloride and sodium hydroxide. It is free from added colourings and preservatives, offering a straightforward, biodegradable soap base that produces a rich lather. However, the inclusion of palm‑derived fats raises sustainability concerns and the high‑pH sodium hydroxide component can be irritating for very sensitive or dry skin.
Comparative Analysis
Positioned as a traditional Marseille soap that relies on a simple sodium‑palmate base without colourants or preservatives, it targets consumers seeking an uncomplicated, cleansing bar, though its palm‑derived fats and plastic packaging limit its appeal to strict vegan or eco‑conscious shoppers.
Ingredients
Sodium palmate, aqua (water), sodium palm kernelate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide
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