Take a good look at the bar of soap that is now hanging out in the shower of your bathroom. If it's a bar sold in stores, it's typically referred to as a "bath bar," "deodorizing bar," or even a "beauty bar." If it's a liquid, it's probably called "soap." The item in question is not actually soap.
In reality, it is detergent, and it is manufactured using synthetic substances such as petroleum products, foaming agents, and compounds whose names...