The Ebers papyrus (1500 BC) from Ancient Egypt refers to the earliest use of soap for cleaning and treating the human body. The clay cylinders were inscribed with what we understand as saying, “fats boiled with ashes” the earliest known soap recipe. These ancient peoples had started to cotton on to the fact that it was the combination of the ashes and the grease which was making the mixture an effective cleaning agent. This soap was the product of the alkali in the ashes reacting with the grease on the textiles.Īrchaeologists have found this soap-like material in ancient clay cylinders from the time. The more this ash/water mixture was used (and the greasier the textiles), the more soap was being formed throughout the process. These ancient peoples used a mixture of ashes and water to remove the grease from wool and cloth, in textile production. These societies were pioneers in the art of soap making but at that time, it wasn't quite like the beautifully perfumed soap we use today. The journey begins in 2800 BC in the ancient kingdoms of Sumer and Babylon. So, let's dig into the history of soap making. We'd love for you to share this little lesson with your children, grandchildren - or anyone else who might be interested in learning something new or finding a little escape during lock-down. This week we're coming to you with a little history lesson, on soap making through the ages. It's safe to say, the process has come a very long way from its beginnings, nearly 5000 years ago, in 2800 BC!
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