No, Pears is not an Indian company. It was an British soap brand that was developed in the beginning of 19 ^century. century. It is owned today by Unilever which is an Anglo-Dutch multinational consumer goods firm. Products that are sold and promoted under the Pears brand are produced and sold by Hindustan Unilever Limited, a subsidiary of Unilever which is based in India.

Pears is renowned for its distinctive soap made of glycerine, which is gentle on skin and has moisturizing and cleansing effects. There are many variations of Pears soap available including classic amber, germshield, and different varieties that are suitable for various types of skin. In addition to bathing soaps the products of Pears includes body washes, hand washes and face washes.

Company History

Pears was established in 1807 under the leadership of Andrew Pears in London, United Kingdom, under the ownership of A. & F. Pears. The soap was created using natural oils and glycerine and was the first soap that was transparent to be manufactured in mass quantities and sold in the world. Pears were introduced to India in 1902 and set the scene for a relationship with India that continues until today.

In 1917 A. & F. Pears was purchased from Lever Brothers, a British company which later was transformed into Unilever. Pears became a top soap company under Unilever. The production of Pears soaps continued to be produced in Isleworth until the 1960s, in the 1960s when Unilever changed the production of Pears towards Port Sunlight in northwest England.

In 2003 Unilever changed the manufacture of Pears products to India and also consolidated it under its affiliate Hindustan Unilever Limited.

Current Status

Pears is a top brand in the category of bath soap. It is especially a popular brand in India which is the biggest market. Beyond India, Pears is also sold in countries like Australia, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.

Hindustan Unilever Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Unilever is responsible for the manufacturing marketing, distribution and production of Pears catering to both international and domestic markets. India is the main producer of Pears.

Pears has launched newer formulations and variations such as body washes, hand washes and face washes through the many years. But, the main concentrate is on natural ingredients, such as Glycerine and its suitable for all skin types.

Future Outlook

Pears will likely to keep offering premium soaps as well as other personal care products and will continue to highlight its heritage as a mild glycerine-based soap. Pears is expected to also focus on environmentally sustainable practices such as recycling the oil that is extracted from natural sources and environmentally friendly packaging.