Francis Ledermann and Sophie Zenner became experts within six years. “Sophie had dry skin and worries about eczema. We wanted to make our own soaps. The first tests taken from a book were certainly not conclusive, but very quickly the duo found the right alchemy between olive oil, shea butter and other ingredients. “All natural. Friends and relatives were the first guinea pigs and it was they who convinced them to continue down this path.
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Three validated formulas
“We followed training in cosmetology, we stopped three formulas (the authentic with olive oil, the essential with oils and butters with hydrating virtues, the dew with pink clay) which were validated by quality assurance and we followed a training course in soap. ” At the end of March, the brand and the company Les soaps de Sophie were created. “We set up a laboratory, invested in equipment and raw materials and we found points of sale in Sierck, Thionville, Épinal, Rodemack. Francis takes advantage of a professional break to produce and innovate. “We designed heart-shaped models for Mother’s Day. Essential oils have been added for the perfume. “
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A long process
But do not think that you improvise soap maker overnight. “We must measure the ingredients according to the recipe. There is a rest time away from light then a stop in the fridge and then it takes at least a month of drying. A long labor that retails for € 5. “We want to remain accessible, but to earn half a salary we have to sell 2,000 pieces per month. The beginnings are promising. “We participated in the Cattenom market but we can no longer because of the confinement. We offer shipments and we created an Instagram page, Facebook and a website to gain visibility and find other points of sale. We would also like to expand the range with mint or rosehip juice. We work on shaving soap. Sophie and Francis’ playground is limitless. “We develop organic products without any substance harmful to the environment. »A magical product to regain baby’s skin. To be tested absolutely.
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