Le Chatelard 1802 Savon de Marseille Apricot Exfoliating Soap 100 g

The Apricot Exfoliating Soap by Le Chatelard 1802 combines the soft, fruity fragrance of ripe apricots with gentle mechanical exfoliation. Finely ground apricot kernel powder helps remove dead skin cells from the surface during washing, leaving the skin feeling smoother. This extra-mild soap is made in Provence according to traditional Marseille soapmaking methods and contains sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin.

Apricot fragrance – fruity, velvety and gently sweet

The fragrance evokes the soft, juicy flesh of a sun-ripened apricot. Its mild, slightly sweet fruitiness combines with a subtle freshness and velvety warmth. Unlike sparkling citrus fruits, apricot has a rounder, softer fragrance character reminiscent of ripe summer fruits.

Le Chatelard 1802 describes this fragrance as gentle and evocative of childhood memories. The composition feels familiar and pleasant, with a delicate fruity sweetness that is neither overpowering nor excessively intense.

Gentle exfoliation with apricot kernel powder

The distinctive feature of this soap is its content of finely ground apricot kernel powder (Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder). The manufacturer uses organically produced apricot kernel powder that is ground particularly finely. When massaged onto damp skin, the small plant particles create a gentle mechanical exfoliating effect.

This gentle friction helps remove dead skin cells from the surface. Unlike coarser exfoliating particles, the fine texture allows for more delicate exfoliation. The manufacturer also recommends the soap for daily use in the shower. However, how often exfoliation feels comfortable depends on individual skin sensitivity.

The organic origin refers specifically to the apricot kernel powder used and does not mean that the entire soap is certified as organic cosmetics.

French soapmaking and fragrance creation in Grasse

Le Chatelard 1802 makes its soaps in Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze, in the Drôme region of Provence. The brand combines traditional Marseille soapmaking with a diverse selection of fragrance compositions developed in Grasse, a French town with a long history of perfume making.

The soap is based on saponified vegetable oils and enriched with sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) and vegetable glycerin. Sweet almond oil is valued for its emollient properties, while glycerin acts as a moisture-binding ingredient. The manufacturer describes the formula as extra-mild, nourishing and moisturising.

Apricot kernel powder is included as a plant-derived exfoliating ingredient. The fruity apricot fragrance, however, comes from the perfume composition; a natural apricot extract serving as the fragrance source is not explicitly declared in the ingredients.

How to use and product characteristics

Wet the soap and skin with water, work the soap into a lather, then gently cleanse and massage the desired areas of the body. Rinse thoroughly with water afterwards. The soap can be used on the hands, body and face, although particular care should be taken to use very gentle movements on the face.

Adjust the frequency of exfoliation to individual skin tolerance. Avoid vigorous rubbing and use on irritated or damaged skin. Do not use around the eyes.

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.

• Fragrance: apricot, soft, fruity and subtly sweet
• Extra-mild scented exfoliating soap made in the Marseille tradition
• With finely ground apricot kernel powder from organic cultivation
• Mechanical exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the surface
• With sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerin
• Traditionally described as containing 72% vegetable oils
• Free from parabens and added preservatives, according to the manufacturer
• For hands, body and face, with use adapted to skin sensitivity
• Made in Provence, France
• Fragrance composition created in Grasse
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 5 × 2 cm
• Net weight: 100 g

Ingredients (INCI)

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 11680, CI 12490, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate.