Most laundry detergents are a cocktail of synthetic chemicals, optical brighteners, and plastic-wrapped packaging. They clean your clothes, but at a cost — to your skin, your fabrics, and the environment.
There's a better way. And it's been around for over 600 years.
What Are Savon de Marseille Soap Flakes?
Soap flakes are exactly what they sound like — pure Savon de Marseille soap, shaved into fine flakes that dissolve easily in water, whether you're hand washing delicates or running a full machine cycle.
Fer à Cheval has been making authentic Savon de Marseille in Marseille since 1856, using the same traditional methods passed down through generations. Their laundry flakes carry that same heritage — simple, natural, and genuinely effective.
Two Formulas, One Principle
Vegetable Oil Soap Flakes — the classic formula. 100% natural vegetable oil base, free from synthetic chemicals. Powerful enough for a thorough clean, gentle enough for everyday use and sensitive skin.
Olive Oil Soap Flakes — enriched with natural olive oil for a softer, more nourishing wash. Ideal for finer fabrics or anyone who wants an extra-gentle clean.
Both are vegan, cruelty-free, and come in plastic-free packaging. A 450g bag delivers up to 225 washes — extraordinary value from an extraordinarily simple product.
Try Before You Commit — From Just £2.50
Switching your laundry routine is a big step. That's exactly why we offer 20g trial packs — a genuinely low-risk way to experience the difference before investing in a full bag. At just £2.50 each, it's less than most people spend on a coffee.
Vegetable Oil Trial Pack — £2.50
Up to 20 washes from a single 20g pack. That works out at just 12p per wash — cheaper than most mainstream detergents, and without a single synthetic chemical in sight. The classic natural formula, ideal if you're new to soap flakes.
Olive Oil Trial Pack — £2.50
Up to 10 washes, enriched with natural olive oil for an extra-gentle clean. Perfect for delicates, sensitive skin, or anyone who wants to try the premium formula first. At 25p per wash, still exceptional value for a traditionally crafted product.
No bulk commitment. No plastic waste. Just enough to know whether natural laundry is right for you. (It usually is.)
Ready to go bigger? Upgrade to a 450g, 900g, or 1350g bag — the larger the size, the better the saving. Or subscribe and save 15% on every future order, delivered automatically so you never run out.
Why Make the Switch?
No synthetic fragrances, dyes, or chemical fillers
Gentle on sensitive and allergy-prone skin
Safe for delicate fabrics and hand washing
Compatible with standard washing machines
Plastic-free packaging
Made by one of the last traditional Savon de Marseille manufacturers
The Bottom Line
Natural laundry doesn't mean compromising on clean. Fer à Cheval's soap flakes prove that the simplest ingredients — olive oil, vegetable oil, water, and time-honoured craft — are often the most effective.
Your clothes will thank you. So will your skin.
