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Vitamins & Essentials
4.2

Description

A 146-year-old bar soap that's been around since 1878, made with 100% plant-based pine tar. Known for its incredibly strong smell (seriously, it smells like a campfire had a baby with a tire fire), but it's one of the only soaps recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation.

In my experience, using it daily for about 3-4 weeks helped reduce my psoriasis patches by maybe 60-80%. Not a cure by any means - just another tool that happened to work well for me alongside fermenting and other healing efforts. The constant itching decreased significantly, which was honestly the biggest relief.

What to expect:

  • Initial smell is shocking (store in airtight container)
  • Smell on skin fades within 30-60 minutes
  • Smaller bars (3-4 oz) that dissolve faster than regular soap
  • Can be drying - follow with moisturizer
  • Results vary widely between people

Ingredients: Simple formula with pine tar oil, no synthetic fragrances or common irritants. Works as a 3-in-1 (face, body, hair) though it's not the most luxurious experience.

Many people with psoriasis, eczema, and pregnancy rashes (PUPPP) report good results, but like everything else with skin conditions - what works for one person might not work for another.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • National Psoriasis Foundation recognized
  • Effective for psoriasis, eczema, and PUPPP
  • Natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
  • 3-in-1 use (face, body, hair)
  • No synthetic fragrances or harsh chemicals
  • 146-year track record
  • Creates rich lather despite appearance
  • Smell doesn't linger on skin
  • Cons

  • Extremely strong initial smell (like tire fire/campfire)
  • Smaller bar size than regular soap (3-4 oz)
  • Dissolves quickly if not kept dry (2-3 weeks per bar)
  • Higher price point ($4-8 per bar)
  • Can be drying for some skin types