Palmolive (brand)


Palmolive is an American brand of a line of products produced by the parent company, Colgate-Palmolive. The name originated in 1898, and the company sells associated products in various countries. Such products include soap, dishwashing liquid, shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash and liquid hand-wash.

History

The B.J. Johnson Soap Company was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1864. In 1898, the company introduced Palmolive soap
a formula created by the company that included palm and olive oil.
In 1928, Colgate merged with the Palmolive-Peet Company. In 1953, the companies became a joint venture, known as the Colgate-Palmolive Company.