Interesting Facts about Soaps

The human body has enough fat to produce 7 bars of soap

Ancient peoples are believed to have employed wood ashes and water for washing and to have relieved the resulting irritation with grease or oil.

Although soap was known in England in the 14th century., the first English patent to a soapmaker was issued in the 17th century.

The soap industry in England was handicapped from 1712 to 1853 by a heavy tax on soap.