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MAISON BERTHE GUILHEM
Solid format: one bar ≈ three standard liquid bottles
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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 Ariège in the Pyrenees
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Developed by Maison Berthe Guilhem, this solid shampoo is designed for regular use, cleansing effectively while maintaining the natural balance of both hair and scalp. Built on a traditional soap base and enriched with fresh alpine goat’s milk, it is well suited to normal hair and scalps without excess oil or dryness.
Organically derived sunflower and coconut oil soaps cleanse daily impurities without harshness. Goat’s milk — naturally compatible with skin — supports scalp comfort, while castor and jojoba oils help maintain suppleness and natural shine. A fine blend of mineral clays contributes to a clean, balanced feel without heaviness.
The scent is fresh and herbal, led by rosemary with a soft, natural clarity.
Alpine Goat’s Milk (Caprae lac)
Shares a similar pH to skin, making it suitable for all hair and scalp types, including sensitive.
Organic Coconut & Olive Oils
Cleanse gently while helping maintain moisture balance.
Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
Helps prevent split ends, supports scalp balance, and contributes to smooth, manageable hair.
Organic Castor Oil (Ricinus communis)
Adds natural gloss and helps strengthen the hair fibre.
Organic Rosemary Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Traditionally valued for supporting scalp vitality and healthy hair growth.
Kaolin, Illite & Montmorillonite Clays
Support scalp health, gently absorb impurities, and smooth the hair shaft.
Sodium sunflowerseedate**, Sodium cocoate**, Aqua, Glycerin**, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil*, Caprae lac*, Ricinus communis seed oil*, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil*, Coco glucoside, Aqua, Illite, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Olea europaea fruit oil*, Limonene, Linalool.
79.50% of the total comes from Organic Farming. 99.96% of the total is of natural origin.
Cosmos Organic certified by Cosmecert according to the Cosmos standard.
* Ingredients from Organic Farming
** Made from organic ingredients
In accordance with cosmetic labelling requirements, this shampoo bar contains essential oils and the naturally occurring fragrance allergens limonene and linalool, which are present as natural constituents of the rosemary essential oil used.
These aromatic compounds are not added in isolation and occur naturally within botanical extracts. They are widely used in rinse-off haircare products and are considered safe when used within regulated limits, as is the case here.
The formula:
Contains no synthetic fragrance
Is free from preservatives, silicones, and sulphates
Is composed of 99.96% ingredients of natural origin
This shampoo bar reflects a low-impact, high-integrity approach to everyday hair care.
The formula is built from organic plant oils, mineral clays, and goat’s milk, selected for biodegradability, renewability, and proven performance. As a solid, water-free product, it eliminates plastic bottles, reduces transport emissions, and avoids preservatives required in liquid shampoos.
Certified COSMOS Organic, this bar is long-lasting, economical, and designed to support a reduced-waste routine without compromising hair health or results.
Wet hair thoroughly.
Rub the bar directly onto the scalp or lather between hands.
Massage gently, focusing on the scalp, then rinse well.
Allow the bar to dry fully between uses.
Maison Berthe Guilhem is an artisan family savonnerie that hand make all their soaps.
Berthe Guilhem made her first goat's milk soaps in 1956 alongside ointments and the famous gardener's balm. Initially she made all the products for herself, her children, friends and neighbours.
Today Marc & Jean-Luc, Berthe Guilhem's grandsons, and their families, continue using her original methodology and recipes that adhere to strict and uncompromising respect for their formulations and for the environment.
Their believe "you can work in a human-sized laboratory, maintain an artisanal identity while manufacturing effective, efficient and state-of-the-art organic cosmetic products."
Marc Guilhem, grandson of Berthe Guilhem, is also a former student of the European Center for Applied Naturopathy
Creamy and durable, our soaps are made by hand
Maison Berthe Guilhem use a cold saponification method; The combination of organic vegetable oils and organic goat's milk in an unaltered state gives them exceptional results. Always cold, the formulation is kneaded before being vigorously pressed and molded. The soaps are hand cut and stamped after several weeks of drying. Their lifespan is extended due to their low percentage of humidity (8 to 10%).
100% natural ingredients
They make all their own infusions, decoctions, macerations and mother tinctures ensuring they make the best use of their natural properties.
What is cold saponification?
Cold saponification is the result of a mixture of soda in water, then later in oil. This manufacturing method is called Cold Saponification because it does not use the heat like traditional Savon de Marseille: The heat is naturally induced by the addition of soda to the water and then to the Oil that raises the temperature of the mixture until it blends. Once this process has occurred the ‘soap’ is left to dry for several weeks before Organic Goats Milk and other ingredients for example Avocado Oil, Shea Butter or Essential Oils are added.
Certified organic natural artisanal know-how
The Berthe Guilhem laboratory is certified to the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (A.N.S.M.). The majority of products are labeled COSMEBIO and certified organic QUALITÉ FRANCE and COSMECERT. At each stage of their manufacture, they are subject to dermatological tests and quality controls proving their safety. These tests, carried out by an independent laboratory, are done on healthy volunteers.
Berthe Guilhem: highly organic products
Maison Berthe Guilhem ensures the quality of its products and their composition. They all contain between 55% and 100% organic ingredients, which is very important compared to the 20% needed to obtain an organic certification!
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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My husband really rates this soap and his hair certainly looks good - very simple to use no wastage no plasic bottle and a fair price He is on his third bar! I find it is fine but not so easy to use on longer hair
Brilliant refreshing love it !
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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