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| Virus revives demand for traditional French soap |
| 2020-03-19 |
| MARSEILLE, France (AP) ‐ Amid the rapid spread of the new coronavirus across Europe, the hallmark Marseille tradition of soap-making is enjoying a renaissance, as the French rediscover an essential local product. Serge Bruna’s grandfather entered the then-booming business in the southern port city more than a century ago. His father followed suit, although the family enterprise was requisitioned during World War II, when soap was considered an essential commodity. Today, Bruna sells soap from the same shopfront on Marseille’s Old Port ‐ wearing a sanitary mask and skintight gloves. "Even though we work in a factory full of virus-repellent soap, it is good to take precautions," he said. Bruna’s Savonnerie de la Licorne, which runs four soap shops on the Old Port, a museum and a small factory in the heart of Marseille, has seen its shop sales increase 30% and delivery orders quadruple since Italy declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #8 #4 I was wondering if they had a run on bidets at their equivalent of Walmart. Seen a pic of a redneck bidet. Just a garden hose under the seat. |
| Posted by: bbrewer126 2020-03-19 20:49 |
| #7 Essential oils for the win? |
| Posted by: York Harding 2020-03-19 19:10 |
| #6 Essence of bat ball sweat! |
| Posted by: Tiny Unose1339 2020-03-19 15:58 |
| #5 Pre de Provence is fantastic. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2020-03-19 15:30 |
| #4 I was wondering if they had a run on bidets at their equivalent of Walmart. |
| Posted by: charger 2020-03-19 14:59 |
| #3 I thought this was the Bee, insinuating the French don't bathe. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2020-03-19 13:21 |
| #2 I had wondered what the difference between "traditional French soap" and "normal lye and fat soaps" I found the following at finecraftguild.com: "Mine is a sample of the original Savon de Marseille soap recipe, which is of very high quality. It uses 72% olive oil, combined with coconut and palm oils. The soap’s key ingredient, pure olive oil, is ultra-moisturizing and makes it particularly suitable for dry, sensitive skin. The addition of palm oil makes the soap whiter, while purer olive oil bases (with clay) are greener. French soap makers add green clay to help absorb the oils and to make the soap soft & silky. The clay works similar to clay facials: it draws toxins from the skins while providing the skin with minerals to heal and restore its vitality." Much more at link above. |
| Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2020-03-19 12:23 |
| #1 Traditional French soap-making. You learns something new on 'burg everyday. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2020-03-19 05:51 |