A Brief History Of Soap Making

Ever wondered about the history of soap making. Well, it seems that even ancient people know at least how to make the more crude, primitive vestions of soap or detergens, and used them for ceaning puposes. Here's an article that talks about the history of making soap:

A Brief History Of Soap Making By Jeffrey Dorrian

Today, handmade soaps are found at craft shows, specialty stores, on the internet and in some retail outlets. Many people enjoy making novelty soaps that both look beautiful and work to keep your skin feeling fresh. Though it is readily available now, this wasn’t always the case.Records indicate that soap making may have existed as far back as 2800 B.C. There are records that indicate both the Ancient Greeks and Romans both started experimenting with olive oil in their initial soap making...

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A Brief History Of Soap Making

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