Interesting facts about Soap

There is much more to a simple bar of soap than getting clean. Here are some interesting facts about soap to think about before you next lather up! 

1. The term soap opera dates back to US daytime radio dramas of the 1930s which were often sponsored by soap or detergent manufacturers. 


2. The earliest known soap was made by the Babylonians around 2800BC.


3. Early soaps may not have been used for cleaning.


4. The most expensive soap in the world costs $2,800.


5. Soap making is a billion dollar industry.


6. Fat is a major ingredient in many soaps.


7. Pears was the world’s first mass produced transparent soap sold in 1807. It was made in a factory in London by Andrew Pears who started out as a barber in Soho.


8. Castile soap is traditionally made with 100% olive oil. It is a good option for very sensitive skin as it is made with one of the most skin friendly oils available.