Gentle, effective cleansers for the body, the laundry and the home. All based on authentic soap. No dyes, harsh fragrances or synthetics.

What is “Authentic Soap”?

Soap is defined as “the salt produced by the reaction of a fatty acid and a metal,” in this case, the reaction of vegetable oils with the hydroxides of sodium and /or potassium, also known as lye. It is the oldest known detergent on earth, and has been traced back to over 2,300 years ago. It was first made from mixing ash from burnt plants with animal fats and/or plant oils.

Most of what passes as soap today are actually synthetic detergents, which were first developed during the First World War, due to a scarcity of natural oils and fats used in authentic soap making. These synthetic detergents, or “syndets” were produced from cheap petrochemicals and today, they are used in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners for the home, and even body washes and “soap” bars. They leave a thin chemical film on our clothes, plates, hard surfaces, and on our skin and hair, and are some of the main culprits behind the rise of eczema, psoriasis, allergies and other skin related maladies plaguing a large sector of the modern human population.

Unlike syndets, real, authentic, “old-school” soap cleans and rinses, leaving no residue. All Savonnerie Cécile products are based on authentic soap, and are scientifically formulated to be gentle, yet effective without any fear of toxic chemicals.

SOAP PRODUCTS

  • LIQUID CASTILE SOAPS

    Historically made in the Castille region of Spain from olive oil, Castile soap while remaining true to its roots in that region, has evoloved over the years in different areas of the world to include a variety of vegetable oils. Our liquid castile soaps are made from a blend of primarily olive oil, with smaller amounts of canola, coconut and castor oils, infused with locally sourced seamoss.

    Available in plain and charcoal, scented and unscented.

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  • LAUNDRY WASH POWDER

    Formulated to be a simple, safer, and effective alternative to conventional petroleum based laundry detergents, Savonnerie Cécile is proud to present our newest soap products - The Laundry Wash Powder line.

    Made with easily identifiable ingredients, gentle, yet powerful; its concentrated formula removes all traces of sticky residue build up and grime deposited onto fabrics over time by the use of conventional detergents and fabric softeners.

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