Martin from Candre's shaving soap, a unique and unchanged formula since 1989.

imagined in a small campaign workshop, nothing predestined The shaving soap Martin de Candre to become a must-have of traditional shaving on a global scale. Since its first recipe for its first packaging, the creation of this craft soap was a recovery affair which was part of a logic of the " zero waste " already very early on its time. With the emergence of social networks, forums and blogs, the reputation of MDC shaving soap has exceeded French borders in a few years! Discover the anecdotes around the creation of the flagship product Martin de Candre and the characteristics which has raised this unusual product as The best shaving soap .

When a competition of circumstances allows innovation ...

to talk about the legendary shaving soap Martin de Candre , you have to go back in the 1980s. At that time, Rosine Dauge, founder of the Savonnerie Martin de Candre, was developing her formulas under the wise gaze of André Chapuis a family friend, a chemist by training and expert in traditional saponification. Thanks to her sharp knowledge of the profession of soapnier and perfumer, Rosine learned a lot by her side. From the start, the three basic oils used for the manufacturing of toilet soaps were olive oil, palm oil and copra oil. The latter, extracted from the coconut pulp, is used to give soap smoothness and its foaming power. In 1989, Rosine had a surplus in copra oil and to avoid her waste, she sought to develop a recipe requiring a substantial contribution of this coconut oil. By leaning on the writings of soap-for-sponsors of the 19th century and sharing her research to André Chapuis, she imagined a simple and effective soap recipe to facilitate the shaving routine of these gentlemen. The tests were most conclusive: the foam was very abundant and creamy, the light and refreshing scent, the whole thing was most pleasant on the skin! About sixty pots are made to finish the coprah oil barrel. Thanks to this excellent optimization of the raw material, the first shaving soap Martin de Candre was born…

The first series of shaving soap mdc.

In the 1970s, Rosine manufactured three fully natural and conservative creams: an "after-bain" based on mint and ginseng, an "after-sun" made from aloe vera and an "anti-cellulite" based on climbing. Subsequently, these cosmetics could not be prosecuted because the regulations in force required their manufacturing in the laboratory. Before the stopping of their production, these creams were then conditioned in serigraphic opaline jars, resulting from a subtly milky natural stone, very popular at the time. To sell her remaining stock, Rosine used these opaline pots to condition the first shaving soaps. Again, nothing was lost, everything was intended to be transformed! Using a tablespoon, Rosine filled these soap dough containers, then let them dry on the shelves of her workshop. After a few months of drying, she withdrew the "hat" from the soap from the knife and then plummeted the dough to the bottom of the pot to obtain a compact shaving soap, without air bubble. For years, the 200 pots she manufactured per year were all developed according to this long very manual process.

A old-fashioned manufacturing process with noble raw materials, from nature.

The saponification of MDC shaving soap is inspired by the Marseille process of "hot pounding". At first, this authentic and traditional recipe is to put vegetable oils and caustic salt in contact in a cauldron. Then, for around thirty minutes, the mixture cooked over low heat to activate the reaction of saponification and ensure perfect neutralization of the caustic potash. At Martin de Candre, we carry out our manufacturing in an old baker. Vegetable oils are melted at around 50 degrees before adding the potash. The temperature of the tank being perfectly mastered, it will never exceed 90 degrees during saponification. Oil fatty and vitamins are thus preserved in the dough. At the end of the cooking time, the translucent mixture has turned into an appetizing paste with a whipped cream texture ... The scents with essential oils are added at the end of manufacture. Thanks to the waxes and trees of trees contained in each perfume formula, their outfit will be perfect in time. The shaving pots are then filled by hand then let dry a few months in the workshop.

A workshop product that has become top 3 world: when French quality exceeds the borders of France.

It was not until 2014 that the first MDC shaving soap combining the notes of lavender, mint and rosemary was baptized "the original". Indeed, with the extension of the range, each olfactory creation had to be distinguished from its predecessors. The base of the soap, rich in copra oil, is available to date in 5 perfumes and a nature to suit the most sensitive skin. It provides a remarkable density foam in just a few tours of the badger! This foam "cushion" forms a protective film that envelops and protects the skin during and after shaving. Indeed, glycerin promotes good skin hydration and its velvet touch after use. Thanks to this soft and respectful formula of the skin, your shaving routine will be of exceptional comfort and efficiency. The followers of MDC shaving soap also greet the incredible longevity of a classic format pot containing 200 g of dough. This soap allows daily shaving for minimum 365 days. What undoubtedly make your product profitable! Here is a natural, artisanal and French shaving soap that will permanently revolutionize your daily life!

the singularity of the mdc shaving soap is due to its know-how inspired by Marseille soaprs from the 19th century. His notoriety was made organically, thanks to the Forums of the old-fashioned shaving fans (ex: the Club Coute), sensitive to the French craft quality . If the MDC razing range has developed under the sign of success, it owes it to the recommendations and encouragement of its community of followers presents all over the world. This natural referencing and the international reputation MDC shaving soap are proof that a true product , simple (but not basic), Consciousness talks about itself. SA responsible production and its longevity of use are turned to the world of tomorrow . 2023 will reveal new and highly anticipated MDC nuggets . Beautiful adventures are coming ...