Our Standards
French Soaps is driven by a simple conviction: proper soap still matters.

We work with established savonneries and independent makers whose work reflects long-standing soapmaking traditions. 

Only soaps that meet our standards appear in our range.

Every product is chosen for formulation integrity, material quality and everyday usefulness.

What defines the soaps we stock
• Properly saponified plant-oil soap bases
• Cruelty-free production
• Ingredients chosen for purpose rather than marketing 
• Ingredients responsibly sourced, often organic
• Packaging kept simple and proportionate

Many of the oils and raw ingredients used by our savonneries are organically produced. Not all soaps carry organic certification, as formal certification can be costly for small makers, but ingredient integrity remains central to the way these soaps are produced.


What You Will Never Find
• Parabens 
• MIT / BIT preservatives
• SLS and similar detergent surfactants
• Animal testing
• Unnecessary or excessive packaging

These are not trends for us. They are simply the natural consequence of careful selection.


The Meaning of “72% Vegetable Oils”.
Savon de Marseille carries the stamp 72% vegetable oils. This refers to the proportion of saponified plant oils in the finished soap base, producing a dense, durable bar that rinses cleanly and lasts well in everyday use.

Many classic fragranced Marseille-style soaps retain this same heritage base while adding colour and fragrance for everyday use.


Vegan & Exceptions
Most of our collection is suitable for vegans. Where a product is not, we state this clearly on the product page — always transparently, never hidden.

Packaging
Soap bars are unwrapped or protected using low-impact materials such as gauze, kraft, FSC card or paper, and cellulose. Where bottles are used, they are recycled and recyclable.