They're finally here! 

There’s something rather charming about opening a brown paper bag filled with soft, pale soap flakes. It feels a little like stepping back in time to a traditional French laundry, where simple ingredients and time-honoured methods did all the hard work.

Our Marseille Olive Oil soap flakes are made in France, by a 30 year old family business, which started in the 9th arrondissement of Marseille. 

They are made using the traditional Marseille method, where soap is slowly cooked in large cauldrons. This time-honoured process has been used for centuries and allows the ingredients to gently transform into a pure, effective soap without unnecessary additives. The result is a beautifully simple soap made with 72% olive oil, valued for its cleaning power, gentleness, and versatility.

Once the soap is made, it is dried and turned into flakes that dissolve easily in warm water, making them perfect for all kinds of eco-friendly household uses.

Whether you’re mixing up your own laundry liquid, tackling household cleaning, or looking for a low-waste alternative to plastic bottles, these flakes are ready to get to work.

• Made with 72% olive oil and produced using the traditional cauldron method in France
• Gentle but effective - naturally tough on dirt while remaining kind to fabrics and skin
• Highly concentrated - a small amount can make L's of homemade detergents
• Biodegradable - traditional olive oil soap breaks down naturally, making it a much friendlier option for waterways than many commercial detergents.
• Available in a varierty of sizes to suit your needs - smaller sizes will likely be shipped in traditional brown paper bags, larger quantities will be shipped in a reused plastic tub, as part of our Rescued Refills system. 

What can you do with Marseille soap flakes?

Make your own laundry detergent

These flakes are perfect for DIY laundry liquid, including the well-loved Nancy Birtwhistle recipe. Simply dissolve the flakes in hot water with a few pantry staples to create a powerful, low-cost detergent that works beautifully on everyday washing.

Gentle handwashing
Dissolve a small handful in warm water to create a mild wash for delicates, woollens, and baby clothes.

All-purpose cleaning
Mix with warm water to create a simple household cleaner for surfaces, floors, and even outdoor furniture.

Stain pre-treatment
Dissolve a little into a paste and apply directly to stains before washing.

Eco dish washing
Some people like to dissolve a small amount for hand-washing dishes - simple and effective.

Whether you’re trying Marseille soap flakes for the first time or you’re a seasoned DIY cleaning enthusiast, you can choose from a variety of weights to suit your needs. Stock up for laundry day or grab a smaller amount to experiment with your first homemade cleaner.