Andrew Pears, the son of a Cornish farmer, was born at Mevagissey and was the founder of Pears Soap. Unlike other soaps, Pears soap was transparent and took 3 months to make (it still does!).

Move over Drunk Elephant and Sol de Janeiro, there’s a new TikTok star in town – and it’s your Granny’s favourite soap. Enter the not-so-humble Pears, which has actually been kicking about ...