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Savon de Mer - Best Saltwater Shampoo and Camping Soap
Savon de Mer - Best Saltwater Shampoo and Camping Soap
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Cruising Solutions has found the very best saltwater bath gel and shampoo and brought it to North America. Works great in freshwater too! Campers, backpackers and Scuba divers will love it.Simply great for a saltwater soapy, or for soaking your wetsuit or swimwear. It just works...
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Cruising Solutions has found the very best saltwater bath gel and shampoo and brought it to North America. Works great in freshwater too! Campers, backpackers and Scuba divers will love it.
Simply great for a saltwater soapy, or for soaking your wetsuit or swimwear. It just works great, and outperforms other so-called sailor's soap concoctions. Developed and made by the scientists at Kappus in Germany, a 170 year-old firm that specializes in environmentally-friendly and natural soaps and skin care products.
Savon de Mer is a Fresh & Salt Water Shampoo & Body Gel that was developed to be able to be used in salt or fresh water. It is especially effective in salt water for shampooing, showering, and bathing. Made with special emollients to counteract the drying effects of the salt and sun on your hair and skin, it will leave you feeling fresh and clean like you cleansed in fresh water.
Savon de Mer does not contain soap as such. Soap is made from fats, oils and caustic soda. Soap works well in soft, fresh-water, but not in water containing any quantities of mineral salts (hard water). The disadvantages of ordinary shampoo, body gels and soaps are that they will not produce the rich lather of foam needed to properly wash away dirt particles and salt residues, and they can leave annoying curds and residues that will not rinse away. Savon de Mer contains special emollients which penetrate hair and skin to give long lasting protection against the parching effect of salt and sun. Towel-dried, skin feels fresh, hair is left tangle-free and full of bounce. It is biodegradable and pH7 – Neutral.
8.5 Fluid Ounces - Concentrated Formula
Pick up a bottle for your next cruise or picnic at the beach!
Shipping & lead times
Shipping & lead times
We're a small team of boaters and we pack orders within 1–5 business days (no weekend or holiday packing). You'll get an email with tracking as soon as a label goes on your box.
Specialty items — fire extinguishers (dangerous goods) and low-stock or built-to-order gear — can take longer; the product description will say so. On a tight timeline or meeting your boat somewhere specific? Contact us and we’ll work out the fastest way to get gear to you.
International orders ship DDU: local duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Full details in our shipping policy.
Returns & refunds
Returns & refunds
30-day returns from the date of purchase. Items must be unused, in the original packaging with all cables and accessories, with proof of purchase.
Contact us before shipping anything back — we’ll send the return form that must accompany your return. Fire extinguisher and lithium battery items carry a $15 administrative fee on returns.
Read the full refund policy.
Ask a cruiser before you buy
Ask a cruiser before you buy
Everyone here is a current or past cruiser — we’ve docked short-handed, re-rigged at anchor, and chased 12V gremlins too. Not sure this is the right fit for your boat? Send us your question before you order and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Product details
Cruising Solutions has found the very best saltwater bath gel and shampoo and brought it to North America. Works great in freshwater too! Campers, backpackers and Scuba divers will love it.
Simply great for a saltwater soapy, or for soaking your wetsuit or swimwear. It just works great, and outperforms other so-called sailor's soap concoctions. Developed and made by the scientists at Kappus in Germany, a 170 year-old firm that specializes in environmentally-friendly and natural soaps and skin care products.
Savon de Mer is a Fresh & Salt Water Shampoo & Body Gel that was developed to be able to be used in salt or fresh water. It is especially effective in salt water for shampooing, showering, and bathing. Made with special emollients to counteract the drying effects of the salt and sun on your hair and skin, it will leave you feeling fresh and clean like you cleansed in fresh water.
Savon de Mer does not contain soap as such. Soap is made from fats, oils and caustic soda. Soap works well in soft, fresh-water, but not in water containing any quantities of mineral salts (hard water). The disadvantages of ordinary shampoo, body gels and soaps are that they will not produce the rich lather of foam needed to properly wash away dirt particles and salt residues, and they can leave annoying curds and residues that will not rinse away. Savon de Mer contains special emollients which penetrate hair and skin to give long lasting protection against the parching effect of salt and sun. Towel-dried, skin feels fresh, hair is left tangle-free and full of bounce. It is biodegradable and pH7 – Neutral.
8.5 Fluid Ounces - Concentrated Formula
Pick up a bottle for your next cruise or picnic at the beach!
