Le Chatelard 1802 Savon de Marseille Aloe Vera 100 g

The Aloe Vera soap from Le Chatelard 1802 combines traditional Marseille soapmaking with one of the best-known botanical ingredients in modern body care. Its extra-mild formula contains aloe vera, sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin. The manufacturer particularly highlights the pleasant feeling of freshness during use and the delicate fragrance. Made in Provence, this soap is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face.

Aloe vera – a plant with a long tradition in skincare

True aloe (Aloe vera), also known by the botanical synonym Aloe barbadensis, belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. This succulent plant has long, fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette. Today, it is cultivated in numerous warm and dry regions around the world.

Inside its leaves is a water-rich, gel-like tissue. In addition to water, it contains various plant constituents, including polysaccharides, sugars and minerals. Polysaccharides in particular have contributed to aloe vera becoming a valued ingredient in cosmetic skincare products.

Aloe has long been used in various body care traditions. Historical accounts from the Mediterranean region, North Africa and Asia mention different preparations made from aloe plants. However, it is important to recognise that the term aloe did not always refer to exactly the same plant species or preparation in the past.

Today, aloe vera is used in numerous cosmetic products, including creams, lotions, gels and soaps. It is particularly associated with gentle skincare, freshness and a pleasant feeling on the skin.

With organically grown aloe vera leaf powder

In this soap, aloe vera is not merely the name of a fragrance but an actual ingredient in the formulation. The ingredient list explicitly includes Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, a powder obtained from aloe vera leaves.

The manufacturer describes the aloe vera used as organically grown. This statement refers to the botanical ingredient and does not mean that the entire soap is certified as organic cosmetics.

The leaf powder differs from fresh aloe vera gel or liquid aloe vera juice. It is a dried botanical preparation, and neither its exact production method nor its concentration in the finished soap bar is specified.

Le Chatelard 1802 combines this ingredient with an extra-mild soap base and describes the experience of using it as particularly pleasant and refreshing. Aloe vera therefore complements the formula as a botanical ingredient traditionally valued in cosmetic skincare products.

Extra-mild formula with sweet almond oil and glycerin

The soap base consists mainly of saponified vegetable oils, particularly ingredients derived from palm and palm kernel oils. It is complemented by aloe vera leaf powder, sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin.

Sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) is used in cosmetic formulations for its emollient properties. It is a well-established ingredient in numerous body care products.

Glycerin is a moisture-binding ingredient commonly used in soaps and other cosmetic formulations. Le Chatelard 1802 states that it uses glycerin of vegetable origin for this product range.

Together with aloe vera, these ingredients form the characteristic additions to the soap formula. The manufacturer describes the product as extra-mild and highlights its pleasant cleansing action and the feeling of freshness during use.

A delicate fragrance with a fresh character

According to the manufacturer, the Aloe Vera soap has a delicate, pleasant fragrance. Its scent is characterised by a light, fresh impression that suits the understated nature of this variety.

The natural aloe vera plant is not itself a strongly aromatic fragrance source. Its leaf gel generally has only a faint, slightly vegetal smell. The fragrance of the finished soap bar, by contrast, comes from a separate perfume composition.

The fragrance compositions used are developed in Grasse, the French town renowned for its long perfumery tradition. Le Chatelard 1802 does not provide a detailed breakdown of the fragrance notes for this soap. Its scent is therefore best described as delicate, subtle and fresh, without assuming the presence of particular floral, green or aquatic notes.

French soapmaking in Provence

Le Chatelard 1802 produces its soaps in Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze, in the Drôme region of Provence. The brand combines the tradition of Marseille soapmaking with an extensive selection of scented soaps and varieties featuring distinctive cosmetic ingredients.

Unlike varieties in the collection that are primarily characterised by their fragrance, the Aloe Vera soap contains actual aloe vera leaf powder. Together with sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin, this creates a soap in which the formulation is just as important as the delicate fragrance.

According to the manufacturer, the soap is not tested on animals. This statement does not imply any independent certification.

Use and properties

Moisten the soap with water and work up a lather between the hands. Spread the foam over damp skin and then rinse thoroughly with clean water. It is suitable for daily cleansing of the hands, body and face.

After use, leave the soap to dry on a well-draining soap dish to help the bar remain firm and last as long as possible.

• Extra-mild soap with aloe vera
• Contains aloe vera leaf powder (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder)
• Organically grown aloe vera, according to the manufacturer
• With sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin
• Delicate, subtle fragrance and a pleasant feeling of freshness
• Fragrance composition from Grasse
• For daily cleansing of hands, body and face
• Not tested on animals, according to the manufacturer
• Made in Provence, France
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 5 × 2 cm
• Net weight: 100 g

Ingredients (INCI)

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citral, CI 77288.