Savon de Marseille Specialists - Since 2012

Proper Soap - Packed and Dispatched from North Yorkshire

For Washing, Laundry & Cleaning
Hands & Feet
Proper Hand Care, the French Way

In the French apothecary tradition, skin care begins with simple, well-made formulations and trusted ingredients. Our hand creams are selected from respected savonneries and traditional makers who value proper composition over fashion.

Rich in olive oil, shea butter and botanical ingredients, they are made to restore comfort, protect the skin and support hands through daily life — without heaviness, without excess.

Functional formulations for everyday hand care.

  • Olive Oil & Shea Butter Formulations

    Across southern Europe and the Levant, hand care has long relied on plant oils and simple emulsions designed to protect skin exposed to work, water and weather. Olive oil and shea butter remain two of the most widely used ingredients in traditional hand creams, valued for their ability to soften, condition and support the skin barrier without heaviness.

  • Fragrance with Function

    In many traditional formulations, fragrance is introduced through botanical extracts or aromatic compositions that complement the base oils. Fig, jasmine, rose and aloe are used not only for their scent but for their long association with Mediterranean skin care traditions. These fragrances add character while the underlying formulation remains consistent and reliable.

  • Everyday Protective Care

    Hands are exposed to repeated washing, outdoor conditions and daily work. Well-balanced hand creams help maintain suppleness and comfort by replenishing oils lost through frequent cleansing. The formulations in this collection follow a straightforward approach: practical ingredients, moderate richness and suitability for regular daily use.

Proper soap, since 2012
Packed and dispatched from North Yorkshire.

Unit 14, Ousegill Business Park, Carr Side Road, Great Ouseburn, YO26 9AE