Frequently asked questions about our Savonnerie La Petite Douceur store
Since everything is made by hand and with love, it's easy for us to tell you exactly what ingredients are in them. Our soaps are very different from those you have already purchased commercially.
Most major manufacturers regularly use synthetic detergents which produce more suds, but generally, these soaps do not contain glycerin, which has the effect of drying out the skin. In addition, we use organic and/or biodegradable food grade ingredients. Additionally, natural glycerin remains in our soaps, making them more hydrating. Unlike glycerin extract which will stick to your skin. The addition of additives, essential oils and water-soluble fragrances at a low concentration percentage also allows us to offer you the most complete assortment.
Choosing handmade soaps is a natural choice for the happiness of your skin, your eyes and your nose! Our soaps make a bubble cream and are very effective in taking care of your dermis. Give them as gifts, they will be a sensation!
You must go to the basket page after making purchases and click on (add a promo code) and then enter your code in the box and click on apply, you will see the discount appear in the basket total.
The lifespan of our soaps is practically unlimited. The secret is to store your soaps in a dry place And costs. The more soap dries, the harder it hardens and the longer its lifespan. Our cold soaps have already completed their drying cure in ambient air 30 days and are ready to use. Using a soap dish is essential when using your soap to ensure proper drainage.
Saponification is a chemical reaction in which a fatty substance and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) react together to produce soap. When soap is made with more fatty substances (oils or butters) than the minimum amount necessary to combine with sodium hydroxide, it is said to be superfatted.
In practice, this means that in the final product there remain oils or butters which nourish and protect the skin by providing softness. Especially when using shea butter or sweet almond oil. The skin will not be dried out and therefore these soaps are recommended for sensitive skin.
Yes, in certain products. Fragrances (perfumes) are synthetic oils developed from essential oils, plant extracts and synthetic aromatic substances. For people preferring to use fragrance-free products, we offer a wide range of products available based on essential oils or simply fragrance-free. We invite you to consult the list of ingredients of our products.
We invite you to consult our Delivery and returns section for all the details.
You have the possibility to create your account during your first online order. Make sure to check the “Create an account” box when registering. You will then be able to access your account, modify your information and view your previous orders. If you experience any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to guide you!
Go to “My Account”. Click on “Lost your password?” Enter your username (email address) and click on “Password Reset”. You will receive a link in your email box prompting you to create a new password.
You will receive a confirmation email (to the address provided during your order) with the details of your transaction.
Delivery is free once your basket reaches 80$ after deductions. It will be offered to you automatically during your purchasing process. And then there is the option of pickup at our local you even place your order by clicking on the box (pick up at our local) in the basket. Standard delivery is chargeable at all times and varies between 12$ and 16$. LPrice varies depending on weight and province.
See the Delivery section for further details.
We strive to prepare your order as quickly as possible. During certain periods we may receive more orders than usual. This is why we plan to get your package to you within 4 to 8 business days of your order.
If you wish to make a modification to your current order, contact us as soon as possible. Once the order has been processed, it is no longer possible to make any changes or cancel it.
Unless there is a manufacturing defect, our handcrafted products are non-refundable and non-returnable items.
For hygiene and health reasons, we cannot take back the item once delivered
We ensure that the order is packaged correctly for transport, but if there is a damaged or missing item, you can contact us to resolve the problem together.
We live in a world where allergens are more and more numerous and we cannot guarantee that our soaps and other products will be appropriate for your skin type with regard to certain intolerances. We recommend that you do a small test to detect potential intolerance on limited and targeted areas such as using the soap on the inside of the forearm and hands for the first 24 to 48 hours. If a skin reaction occurs, it is best if it is localized. Avoid all contact with eyes. For external use only. If irritation, redness or itching occurs, discontinue use of the product immediately.
*All of our products may have been in contact with allergens. Please, if you suffer from severe allergies, contact us before using our products.
Please be advised that our soaps may vary from the photo as they are all unique and similar at the same time. Please note that all our products are handmade in an artisanal way. The size and colors of the soaps may vary slightly from the photo.
We accept Paypal payments and credit cards.
You will find the complete range on this website of course! Because we have no points of sale other than the online store.
The packaging of your orders is done within 24-48 hours following the order. Delivery is usually within 3 to 6 days of shipment within Canada. For urgent orders or for pickup at our meeting point, please indicate this in the delivery options when you place the order online.
Of course! However, we advise avoiding soaps with essential oils with children until the age of 18 months. The alternative will then be our 100% olive oil soap, unscented.
About a month of daily use, especially if you place them on a soap dish or soap saver after use so that it dries between each use.
It is completely safe to pay with your credit card on our site. With the PCI DSS system, the transaction is secure and ensured by PCI security. Our site uses 128-bit SSL encryption to ensure that credit card data remains secure. Respecting the security protocols of credit card companies, this system aims to improve the protection of your banking data and reduce the risk of fraud. In order to sell online and be authorized to accept payments from Visa, Mastercard, American Express or any other affiliate, the site and its hosting must meet the conditions required by the PCI security standard.
The PCI standards include 6 categories to which the merchant site must comply
Identification and reduction of risks – Prevention of loss of reputation – Reduced risk of financial consequences in the event of card data theft – Increased protection of all customer data – Increased customer trust through increased security.
When ordering, an order confirmation email is sent to you. A second one will be sent when your order leaves our production. These emails may end up in your spam folder, take a look :)
It is also possible to access your customer account and then click on “My orders”. You will then know if your order is still being prepared, if it is on its way via a carrier or if it has already been delivered.
Our entire team strives to prepare your orders as quickly as possible. Our lead times vary from 3 to 5 working days.
Depending on the season, this delay can be 7 working days.
We do not have a physical store at the moment. Purchases are possible online. Free pickup of your order is possible at our location. This option is available upon confirmation of purchase.
This is a question that comes up very often. Many have been disappointed by shampoos which, although natural and filled with hair-nourishing ingredients, did not offer the desired sensation of that much-loved abundant lather. We have often associated rich foam with washing quality, but this is not the case. Although foam is very useful for spreading the product well on the hair, it does not provide any other benefit for the hair (on the contrary, dense and rich foam is often associated with irritating ingredients, such as sulfates). It's a big challenge to get a shampoo that produces abundant lather when switching to more natural options. With a lot of testing and research, we are very proud of the shampoos offered which are composed of gentle and nourishing ingredients, in addition to giving you, YES YES, THAT ABUNDANT FOAM you are looking for. It is suggested to do 2 shampoos (the 2nd will lather more!)