Infographic: It's all about the soap

Soap might be an ancient invention, but it’s more important than ever to use it to maintain good personal hygiene. 

The first people that made soap were ancient Babylonians, all the way back in 2800 BC. They used soap as a concoction for washing wool and cotton, and not so much for cleaning their bodies. 

The basic recipe for soap hasn’t changed for thousands of years, but today it also makes a useful aid in maintaining good health every day. Sales numbers reflect this, too, as liquid body wash is the most popular soap product in the US.

Discover more, including the origins and science of soap (and why we call TV dramas “soap operas”) in this infographic.

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