About
Because soap is an essential good, and like any good idea,
it transcends time and penetrates our memories, producing soap is to give a part of one's soul.
Historian of economic thought and then economist, I redirected myself to give shape to
a desire to transmit, to act... and to resist gently.
Soap
— through its texture, the memories it awakens, its benefits for the body and mind, its simplicity, its accessibility
—
speaks of connection.
It speaks to humanity.
Soap D'où and Aster:
Giving meaning to history
It is at the European University of Scents and Flavours, in Forcalquier,
that my quest became a project.
Soap D’où, it is a conviction :
to produce good soaps here, without ingredients from the ends of the earth, for everyone.
Aster, it is also a story of meaning, which rises from its ashes. My grandfather, a chemist, made soap during the war. I was unaware of this. I never knew him, but I perpetuate these gestures — of tradition and transmission therefore...
An artisanal soap factory in the heart of Brussels
The Aster soap factory produces cold process solid soaps and artisanal liquid soaps. We are certified Belgian craftsmanship and a member of the Association of New Soap Makers.
The soap factory is located in Brussels (Anderlecht) at the Circularium, a centre for innovations where social innovation and circular production actors come together, suitable for our soap-making activities.
The soap factory has benefited from support from the GEL Dansaert and the Brussels Regional Public Service.
