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2020-03-19 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Virus revives demand for traditional French soap

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Posted by Besoeker 2020-03-19 05:44|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 Traditional French soap-making. You learns something new on 'burg everyday.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-03-19 05:51|| 2020-03-19 05:51|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2020-03-19 12:23|| Front Page Top

#3 I thought this was the Bee, insinuating the French don't bathe.

Posted by rjschwarz 2020-03-19 13:21|| 2020-03-19 13:21|| Front Page Top

#4 I was wondering if they had a run on bidets at their equivalent of Walmart.

Posted by charger 2020-03-19 14:59|| 2020-03-19 14:59|| Front Page Top

#5 Pre de Provence is fantastic.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-03-19 15:30|| 2020-03-19 15:30|| Front Page Top

#6 Essence of bat ball sweat!

Posted by Tiny Unose1339 2020-03-19 15:58|| 2020-03-19 15:58|| Front Page Top

#7 Essential oils for the win?

Posted by York Harding 2020-03-19 19:10|| 2020-03-19 19:10|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2020-03-19 20:49|| Front Page Top

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