What is tar soap made of, and how is it useful?
Everyone knows about the benefits of birch sap, and birch buds are widely used in medicine. Also noteworthy is birch tar. Its unpleasant smell and color did not prevent it from becoming a popular remedy for combating many skin diseases.
What is tar soap made of?
Birch tar is known for its wound healing and bactericidal properties. Many medicinal ointments contain it in their composition. An example is the well-known Vishnevsky ointment. The essential oil obtained from birch tar has pronounced antiseptic properties and accelerates the regeneration of the skin.
No one is surprised that tar is also used in the manufacture of soap. Even in spite of the unpleasant smell and color! After all, everyone knows about its beneficial effects on the skin. This soap contains 10% natural birch tar. It looks like laundry soap in appearance, but has a characteristic odor. Many people mistakenly believe that it is used only to combat head lice, but the insecticidal effect is far from the most important characteristic of this unique remedy.
Tar soap is a natural product that does not contain aromatic additives or any dyes. With many medicinal properties, it quickly improves the condition of the skin. The specific smell of tar, which many do not like, quickly disappears after the skin dries, and the beneficial effect of soap is felt for a very long time.
Tar soap effectively fights acne and easily removes the so-called "blackheads" on the face. This healing soap is often prescribed by doctors as a complementary treatment for dermatitis, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.
Like any remedy, this soap has some restrictions on its use. It should not be used by people with allergies, sensitive skin and kidney disease, nor is it suitable for those with dry skin. Frequent use of tar soap makes the skin tight and dry. A nourishing cream will help to avoid this.
Since birch tar also helps to get rid of dandruff, oily hair and other scalp diseases, shampoos with its use are also produced. But even ordinary tar soap in the fight against dandruff can give a better result than special shampoos from well-known manufacturers.