Pine Tar, Mint, & Rosemary Soap on a Rope

This very humble soap contains a tried and true ingredient: Pine Tar. Pine tar is a sticky heavy material produced by the high temperature and pressure applied to wood in a closed container. After going through this process the wood is rapidly decomposed resulting in charcoal and pine tar. Originally, Pine tar was commonly used in ship building but is now used for skin treatment as it is believed to have antimicrobial effects. Pine tar soap is useful for treating a wide range of skin disorders, including psoriasis and eczema. It can help with the dryness associated with eczema and psoriasis, preventing the progression of scaling that often make you appear old and worn out. Its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties make it useful for the cure of dandruff, insect bites, acne, hives, eczema, seborrhea and contact dermatitis. Pine tar soap is well-known for its antifungal and antimicrobial effects, which make it an excellent deodorizer [we're talking feet, armpits, etc.]. While there a