posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 23
Savon d’Alep was the first hard soap in the world and is justifiably famous. Made with no artificial additives and chemicals, just pure olive oil and sweet bay oil, it dates back thousands of years and is made in Aleppo in Syria. Savon de Marseille is a mere youngster in comparison dating from the 15th century and was a copy-cat version of Savon d’Alep.
For the best buy, head for one of M?nilmontant’s orientale grocery shops, and pick up a supply for 2 euros a handsome-sized block. Alternatively, available in the bio (organic) market on Raspail each Sundays at 6 euros, or at Natures et Decouvertes in the Carrousel du Louvre for 6.95–for exactly the same size!
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