Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Pears Soap shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Pears Soap offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Pears Soap at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Pears Soap? Wrong! If the Pears Soap is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Pears Soap then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Pears Soap? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Pears Soap and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Pears Soap wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Pears Soap then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Pears Soap site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Pears Soap, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Pears Soap, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

Pears transparent soap is an old brand of soap, first produced commercially in 1789 by Andrew Pears at a factory just off Oxford Street in London, England. Andrew Pears was born in Cornwall around 1770 and came to London in about 1787, where he trained as a barber. According to Unilever records, Pears Soap was the world's first registered Brand.

Requiring a gentle soap (which at that time was hard to obtain), he developed a soap based on glycerin, made with only natural products. The novelty of the soap's transparency also gave it a marketing advantage.

In 1835, his grandson Francis Pears joined the business and created the company A&F Pears Ltd. In 1838 Andrew Pears retired, leaving Francis in charge of the company. In 1851 the company was awarded the prize medal for soap at The Great Exhibition.

Francis' son-in-law Thomas J Barratt, sometimes referred to as the father of modern advertising, eventually took over the firm.

In 1862, production of the soap moved to Isleworth, and three years later Francis' son, Andrew, joined A&W Pears Ltd. as joint proprietor and ran the factory, whilst Thomas ran the head office in London.

In the mid 1910s, A&W Pears Ltd. became part of Lever Brothers and moved production to Port Sunlight in north west England. Between 1891 and 1925 Pears issued their now famous Annuals, now highly collectible.

As with many brands at the time, at the beginning of the 20th century Pears Soap advertisements contained illustrations of regal looking Europeans alongside unsophisticatedly drawn natives, presenting the prevailing European concept of the "civilizing mission".White Man's Burden

Pears soap was famous for decades in the 20th century for the annual "Miss Pears" competition in which parents entered their children into the high-profile hunt for a young brand ambassador to be used on packaging and in consumer promotions. Many Miss Pears subsequently entered acting or modelling.

Pears soap is now produced in India, and is available in 75g and 125g sizes.

The concave shape of the soap is formed by shrinkage while the soap is drying, and is not due to Molding (process).

References

• http://www.PearsInternational.com- Official Pears Soap Website.
• The Pharmaceutical Journal - A short history of soap (1999)
• Cornwall guide - People - Andrew Pears

Pears transparent soap is an old brand of soap, first produced commercially in 1789 by Andrew Pears at a factory just off Oxford Street in London, England. Andrew Pears was born in Cornwall around 1770 and came to London in about 1787, where he trained as a barber. According to Unilever records, Pears Soap was the world's first registered Brand.

Requiring a gentle soap (which at that time was hard to obtain), he developed a soap based on glycerin, made with only natural products. The novelty of the soap's transparency also gave it a marketing advantage.

In 1835, his grandson Francis Pears joined the business and created the company A&F Pears Ltd. In 1838 Andrew Pears retired, leaving Francis in charge of the company. In 1851 the company was awarded the prize medal for soap at The Great Exhibition.

Francis' son-in-law Thomas J Barratt, sometimes referred to as the father of modern advertising, eventually took over the firm.

In 1862, production of the soap moved to Isleworth, and three years later Francis' son, Andrew, joined A&W Pears Ltd. as joint proprietor and ran the factory, whilst Thomas ran the head office in London.

In the mid 1910s, A&W Pears Ltd. became part of Lever Brothers and moved production to Port Sunlight in north west England. Between 1891 and 1925 Pears issued their now famous Annuals, now highly collectible.

As with many brands at the time, at the beginning of the 20th century Pears Soap advertisements contained illustrations of regal looking Europeans alongside unsophisticatedly drawn natives, presenting the prevailing European concept of the "civilizing mission".White Man's Burden

Pears soap was famous for decades in the 20th century for the annual "Miss Pears" competition in which parents entered their children into the high-profile hunt for a young brand ambassador to be used on packaging and in consumer promotions. Many Miss Pears subsequently entered acting or modelling.

Pears soap is now produced in India, and is available in 75g and 125g sizes.

The concave shape of the soap is formed by shrinkage while the soap is drying, and is not due to Molding (process).

References

• http://www.PearsInternational.com- Official Pears Soap Website.
• The Pharmaceutical Journal - A short history of soap (1999)
• Cornwall guide - People - Andrew Pears