These hand-crafted Italian soaps were originally created over a century ago by Mr.Virgilio Valobra in Genoa. His traditional methods and formulas for making these exquisite soaps were taken from the renowned master European soap makers of the 18^th century. These vintage-quality Italian soaps have been in production since 1903 and still to this day are manufactured according to strict old-world methods. Valobra soaps are vegetable-based, handmade masterpieces with a unique, refined texture using the purest, soothing ingredients.