Did people use any sort of shampoo or soap in the 1500's?

Question

Did people use any sort of shampoo or soap in the 1500's?

Answer 1

Yes, although not in the form we would know it. Most (if they used anything at all) would use lye or animal  fats, and mixtures of ashes and so on - quite a dangerous concoction. The Romans introoduced soap in the 1st century and its use persisted through the middle ages, Castille Soap - made from vegetable oils appears later in the 16th century and is the forerunner of modern soaps. Soap making in London was tradtitionally regulated by the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers.

Answer 2

They did not bathe ofter, possible once every month or so, and they probably used the same sort of soap as their shampoo as well.

Answer 3

they did not bathe back then.

It was considered unhealthy.