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PROVENDI
✔️ Palm Free ✔️ Sulphate Free ✔️ Paraben Free ✔️ Vegan
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STANDARD DELIVERY - £3.95 (tracked 48hr)
NEXT DAY DELIVERY* Free over £50 or £4.95
ORDER BY 11AM SATURDAY FOR SUNDAY DELIVERY*
CLICK & COLLECT - Free
Order by phone: 01423 803080
Made in Haute-Savoie
🟢 For Adult Hands
🔵 Olive Oil: a natural skin conditioner and anti-oxidant
🔵 Olive Fruit Extract: sustainably cultivated and loaded with essential fatty acids that gently break down dirt
🔵 Eucalyptus Leaf Extract: soothes troubled skin
🟠 Contains Limonene, naturally occurring in Eucalyptus Extract, a potential allergen.
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A true staple for every kitchen and workshop, this traditional black liquid soap is crafted in Provence — “baked” in a cauldron and made with only a handful of pure, natural ingredients.
Formulated to deep clean and soften hardworking hands, this soap combines the purifying power of olive oil with the refreshing, antibacterial qualities of eucalyptus essential oil. Its naturally dark hue comes from saponified olive oil — no dyes, no synthetics — just authentic craftsmanship and nature’s finest ingredients.
The result is a gutsy soap that cuts through grease and grime with ease, while leaving skin soft, supple, and delicately scented. Perfect for gardeners, cooks, and anyone who appreciates simple, honest formulations that work.
Traditional liquid Marseille soap, cauldron-cooked in Provence
Enriched with eucalyptus essential oil to cleanse and refresh
Naturally dark soap made with olive oil — no added colourants
Deeply cleansing yet gentle on skin
Free from SLS, parabens, preservatives, and palm oil
Biodegradable, natural, and cruelty-free
AQUA (Water), Potassium Olivate, Eucalyptus Globullus Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxyethykcekkuosem Olea Europe (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprylate, PEG 40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Limonene*, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbet, Tetrasodium DETA, Linalool, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate.
| Ingredient Name | Origin / Source | Purpose in Product | Sustainability & Skin Notes |
| Aqua (Water) | Purified water | Acts as a solvent, blending and dissolving other ingredients. | Neutral and essential base for liquid formulations. |
| Potassium Olivate | Saponified olive oil | Forms the natural soap base, gently cleansing while nourishing the skin. | Biodegradable, plant-derived, and rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids. |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Steam-distilled eucalyptus leaves | Provides a fresh, invigorating scent and antimicrobial properties. | 100% natural essential oil; refreshing and purifying. |
| Glycerin | Natural byproduct of soapmaking | A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, preventing dryness. | Hydrating, plant-based, and biodegradable. |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | Derived from plant cellulose | Acts as a thickener and stabiliser to give the soap its smooth texture. | Biodegradable and skin-safe. |
| Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Cold-pressed olive oil | Adds extra nourishment, leaving skin soft and supple. | Sustainably sourced and rich in antioxidants. |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Caprylate | From vegetable oils | A natural emulsifier that helps blend oils and water. | Biodegradable, mild, and suitable for sensitive skin. |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Modified castor oil | Enhances solubility of essential oils and fragrances in water. | Safe, biodegradable surfactant used at low levels. |
| Limonene* | Natural component of citrus and eucalyptus oils | Provides a fresh, clean aroma. | Naturally occurring fragrance molecule; biodegradable. |
| Potassium Benzoate | Food-grade potassium salt of benzoic acid | Preservative to prevent microbial growth. | Approved for natural cosmetics; skin-safe. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Sorbic acid salt, from natural sources | Acts as a gentle preservative to maintain freshness. | Biodegradable, non-toxic, and commonly used in natural formulations. |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (Tetrasodium DETA) | Plant-derived chelating agent | Binds metal ions to improve formula stability and foam performance. | Readily biodegradable; eco-friendly alternative to EDTA. |
| Linalool | Naturally present in essential oils(lavender, eucalyptus) | Adds floral, fresh notes to the fragrance. | Naturally derived and IFRA-listed. |
| Disodium Phosphate / Sodium Phosphate | Mineral salts | pH buffers that maintain the soap’s mild acidity. | Non-toxic and environmentally benign. |
| Polysorbate 60 | From sorbitol and fatty acids | Helps disperse essential oils evenly in the water base. | Safe, plant-based emulsifier. |
wet hands, apply soap, lather and rinse. Avoid contact with eyes.
Created in the 1950s, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Laboratoire Provendi became famous thanks to a simple idea: to have a soap that is always dry and close at hand. Their wall-mounted soap holder and rotating soaps have equipped thousands of bathrooms, hotels, homes and schools ever since.
There are copies, however at French Soaps we are yet to find any wall arms that match the quality of the original.
Laboratoire Provendi has evolved as a brand and are leaders in Marseille Liquid Soap too.
We stock the full range of la Provendei Wall arms and rotating soaps.
We also stock other brands of Rotating soap that fit the wall arms.
Call us old fashioned if you want. We are real humans who love our landline telephone.
If you have any questions about our products or your order, please call us T.01423 803080 or email bonjour@frenchsoaps.co.uk.
You can also read our FAQs here
DELIVERY
All orders are sent from North Yorkshire without any additional taxes or charges.
ORDERS OVER £50
FREE Priority Delivery with Royal Mail 24hr* or DHL Next Working Day.
Order by 1pm Mon - Fri for DHL.
Order by 4pm Mon- Fri or 11am Saturday for Royal Mail
Royal Mail: Saturday is a standard working day. Sunday delivery: They deliver in most areas on a Sunday for orders collected Saturday lunchtime and sent on 24hr tracked.
DHL deliver Monday - Friday, at peak seasonal times and in some areas they deliver Saturday, this is not something in our control and do not advise you to rely on this. Use Royal Mail for weekend delivery.
Signed for - this is the same as Royal Mail tracked 24hr with the inclusion of a signature on delivery. These parcels will not be left if you are out.
ORDERS UNDER £50
STANDARD DELIVERY Royal Mail, 3-5 working days: £3.95
PRIORITY DELIVERY Royal Mail tracked 24hr or DHL Next Working Day: £4.95
LOCAL DELIVERY
FREE - We delivery locally on a Thursday. Order value above £15 for free delivery. If you shipping postcode is within our catchment this will be offered to you at the checkout.
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*ISLANDS & HIGHLANDS & NI Tracked Royal Mail 24hr or 48hr: Deliveries may take longer, this is beyond our control.
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COLLECTION
FREE from our warehouse in North Yorskhire.
Monday - Friday 8:30- 4:30pm and Saturday morning 8:30 - 11:30am.
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Love this soap. The scent is delicious and it's very softening
This is a rather under the radar product within our range.
Natural and effective, it is a super soap to have in your kitchen or utility room. A little goes a long way and leaves our hands feeling soft and clean.
Victoria says " this is one of my favourite products from our entire range. Whilst I always have an extensive selection of our products in my home for testing this is a core soap for me.'
Lynne says " my partner picked this off the shelf one day when browsing, it wasn't a product that had caught my eye before so I was surprised. We've been using it for a couple of months now and are really impressed with how easily it cleans our hands after a mornings work on our allotment. We like the slightly medicinal fragrance as well. We will certainly be re-buying this one. "
I have used this hand-wash before and it's absolutely fantastic, especially for cleansing after gardening and other dirty jobs such as car mechanics, engineering etc so my family use it all the time. This is now a staple must have for myself and my family, and also my friends are now asking me where to order from. Excellent Five star plus ☆☆☆☆☆
Very economical as you only need the tiniest drop. Lathers well, has a very strong fragrance.
Great as always would not buy soap from anywhere else but you .
Happy New Year to Sandra and Lizzy 👍🏻:hugging:
gentle on skin and very pleasant fragrance
Really nice.
Refreshing
Telephone or Whats App: 01423 803080
Email: bonjour@frenchsoaps.co.uk
Social: @FrenchsoapsUK
Address: Unit 14 Ousegill Business Park, Carr Side Road, Great Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, YO26 9AE
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