Question 1

what is pine tar soap used for?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed skin.: Pine tar has been used in soaps, shampoos, ointments and shaving products  to sooth inflamed skin conditions.

Question 2

i am allergic to pine trees, but nothing severe. can i use pine tar soap? i've heard of its many benefits.

Accepted Answer

Try small area first: Assuming you have true allergy to pine tree, i would suspect that pine tar soap may cause  some symptoms although it may only be mild.  You could certainly try the soap on a small part of your skin.  If it does not cause symptoms then you should be fine.

Question 3

is polytar (coal tar) soap safe to use all over you body and face?

Accepted Answer

Polytar (coal tar): I would answer no.  Polytar (coal tar) is an irritant and areas close to mucous membranes would be very sensitive.  You would never want to get it in your eyes, nose or mouth.  Some believe that a case can me made that it is a carcinogen.

Question 4

can pine tar soap help get rid of the flaky, itchy skin?

Accepted Answer

May help: It can help for dermatitis but it if works it will need to repeatedly used.

Question 5

do polytar (coal tar) bar soap actually works for psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Tar products are sometimes helpful when used as a supplement to more basic treatments, such as topical corticosteroids, vitamin d derivatives, and uv light. But by itself, tar soap is ineffective in all but the very mildest cases.

Question 6

best antiacne soap in market?

Accepted Answer

Soap not the answer: Acne is a major chronic disease that in spite of what anybody may have told you is not the result of your diet or your poor hygiene. Topical benzoyl peroxide is the only thing you can buy yourself that can do much. Failing this, get with your physician. The oral contraceptive pill, a topical agent like clindamycin, or something stronger will be able to clear you -- depends on what's right for you.

Question 7

could you become allergic to soap?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can become allergic to an ingredient in soap, especially if it has a harsh cleaner or fragrance.

Question 8

are colored toilet soaps harmful?

Accepted Answer

NO: Not unlesss you are allergic to soaps or coloring.

Question 9

where can i but phisoderm  soap?

Accepted Answer

Phisoderm: Check your local pharmacy or store chain that has facial cleansers.

Question 10

would you recommend ivory soap? why?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Good moisturizing soap with minimal fragrance.

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Can pine tar soap help get rid of the flaky, itchy skin?

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Do polytar (coal tar) bar soap actually works for psoriasis?

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Best antiacne soap in market?

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