FAQ

Soap is a "rinsed off" product, unlike a body oil whose ingredients and active principles penetrate the skin. The essential oils in soap do not cross the skin barrier and pose no danger during pregnancy. However, some scents may appeal to you less during this period, so we advise you to follow your instinct or choose the most neutral of our soaps without fragrances or essential oils, the "Savon de mon ange".

We have specially formulated our "Savon de mon ange" soap without perfume or essential oils for babies' skin and for the most sensitive and reactive skin types. With 7% superfat, it is particularly rich in organic olive oil, cocoa butter and shea butter. In addition, it is enriched with organic almond milk for even more softness, and calendula petals for soothed skin.

Cold-process soaps respect the skin's hydrolipidic film.
This makes the skin less irritated and reactive. All our soaps are naturally superfatted, rich in natural and moisturizing glycerin, but we have specially formulated the "Savon de mon ange" without fragrance or essential oils for children's skin and for the most sensitive and reactive skin types. The number of ingredients is limited to avoid allergenic interactions. This soap is made from organic olive oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter, and is enriched with calendula petals and organic almond milk, known for their soothing properties for the skin. It has a 7% superfat content.

For your soap to last well, it is imperative that it can dry between uses. The more it dries, the longer it will last. That's why using a soap dish that truly allows water to drain away is important. Our favorite to use is the magnetic soap dish. This allows the soap to have no direct contact with any surface, which optimizes its drying between uses.

The vast majority of our soaps are vegan. Only "Samouraï" which contains beeswax and "Pace e salute" which contains honey are not.

Each of our shampoos has been formulated to address a specific hair concern:

• For a fragile scalp, we recommend Alizé. Fragrance-free and essential oil-free, made with oats and coconut oil, it is the mildest in the range.
• For colored hair lacking vitality, the most suitable is Loo.
  Its virgin coconut and castor oils will nourish the hair, while the Amla
  oily macerate will soften and strengthen it, and help preserve your
  color.
• For hair that gets greasy quickly, Kuban
  is what you need. With green clay and spirulina, it cleanses the hair
  while adding shine and volume.
• For dry hair, you should opt for Minuano. With its murumuru butter and Brazilian clay, it smooths the hair fiber and provides suitable hydration.
• Finally, for the whole family, there is Meltem.
  With its soothing oat powder and a few drops of anti-lice lavender
  essential oil, it is suitable for both children's and parents' hair.

All Route Mandarine products are handmade in our workshop located in the port of Lanildut, Finistère. Don't hesitate to come and visit us; you can see what's happening in the workshop through a window located in the workshop's shop. We also organize monthly tours, so feel free to sign up to discover the history of our soap factory and the cold process soap making.

Our laboratory and products are not certified organic, but we use certified organic ingredients whenever possible.