Tar soap

At a time when the beauty industry was still not as developed as it is now, our grandmothers and mothers had to look for methods and ways to care for themselves. One such method was the use of therapeutic soap for the face, body and hair. The most popular was considered tar, which is known now.

Tar soap - the strongest antiseptic. It has very strong antibacterial properties. Because of this, it is often used on problematic and oily skin, reduces inflammation, reduces shine and disinfects the skin, erasing old acne and post-acne like an eraser and preventing new ones from appearing. Heals eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis, can get rid of closed comedones and lighten black spots, scars and blemishes. Heals wounds, boils, ulcers and scratches. Restores cell regeneration, regulates the sebaceous glands of the skin.

In the form of a shampoo or liquid soap, it helps relieve flaking and itching of the scalp, cure oily and dry seborrhea, get rid of dandruff and even lice and pediculosis. Will help to otstrochit day washing for oily hair type.

Depending on the method of application, the purpose and form of release, therapeutic tar soap can be divided into:

1. Piece. It is a black or dark brown soap bar. Suitable for washing hands, body and face. The classic version, the most common. Ideal for facial skin - complete with sponge or mesh for foaming - eliminates acne and acne, facial wrinkles and excessive oily skin, black dots.
2. Liquid. It looks like toilet soap for washing hands and hair, for the face is not very suitable, since it is not particularly pleasant to foam. Also black. Suitable for getting rid of armpit sweating, prevention of acne on the skin of the back, chest, arms and legs, in some forms of lichen and other skin diseases of the body.
3. Thick soap. It is quite rare, it is a sticky thick gel-like consistency of black color. Used for body and hair, less often for the face, as the consistency is not particularly suitable for washing.

The main active component is directly birch tar derived from birch wood. Sometimes birch tar is used, obtained from the same birch, only from its birch bark (bark). But it is suitable, rather, for internal use in case of a cyst, oncology, myoma, cleansing of the blood and intestines, as it is softer - even dry skin is suitable for birch tar, but it is rather difficult to find such.

Natural soap should smell harsh — tar, like Vishnevsky's ointment. If it smells completely different - it means that fragrances are added to the soap (in the composition they are designated as parfum, with an asterisk * - natural perfumes, from essential oils, without - chemical production). They are not allergic, in fact do not affect the dermatological properties of the product, only slightly change its smell, muffle it and increase the shelf life.

As a rule, the composition of the soap includes foaming silicones (SLS) - and good soap they should be natural, gentle. Sodium Laureth Sulfat, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laryl Sulfate - the most dangerous. They clog the pores and prevent the penetration of oxygen to the skin, do not allow it to breathe. Mineral oil works the same way - Mineral oil, which is a product of oil refining. Parabens (paraben) are rarely included in the composition. Alcohols there are places to be if they are cosmetic - but liquid ammonia or ethyl dry the skin and are designated as alcohol.

Possible and all sorts of supplements. For example, glycerin and vegetable oils act as a humidifier soda, coal and salt - additional cleansing additives, celandine and other infusions of herbs mix the ingredients, guaranteeing better performance and affecting the activity of the sebaceous glands.

If you are going to use the product in skin care, or even more so in intimate hygiene, then you can not neglect its shelf life. This can lead to new inflammations, dryness, itching and irritation.

The main significant drawback of tar soap - it dries. Frequent washing them contributes to the appearance of peeling and irritation, a decrease in the protective layer of the epidermis and increased sensitivity.

From the organoleptic properties it is impossible not to distinguish the smell of soap - the scent of tar is unpleasant for many, some categorically cannot tolerate it. However, it does not remain on the skin after washing, indoors or on clothes, so, in principle, it is completely portable. If we are not talking about individual allergic intolerance, of course.

The main beneficial properties are antibacterial and antiseptic. It perfectly dries the inflammation, not allowing them to grow. Effectively in the fight against any kind of infections and infections, even fungal. Fights parasites, lice and other insecticides.

See the next video for more on the benefits of tar soap.

Tar soap is used as a remedy for:

1. Increased fat content of the skin of the face, body and head (including seborrhea, lice and pediculosis);
2. Diseases of the skin - dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne and post-acne, various kinds of inflammation, pimples, depriving;
3. Cracks and microtraumas of the skin, burns;
4. Oily hair type;
5. Excessive sweating.

Tar soap cannot be used if:

1. Your skin is dry thin or sensitive;
2. In the coming days you want to go to the active sun to sunbathe or go to the solarium;
3. There is an allergy directly to the tar or other components of the formulation;
4. Your hair is dry and brittle. (if the scalp is oily, you can only wash it by applying a moisturizing mask on the length and tips with a thick layer);
5. You are pregnant, breastfeed or baby of infancy;
6. You have rash, irritation, itching.

Soap from the company Cleona It is distinguished by its composition - it is completely natural without any claims to chemistry, namely, olive, coconut, castor, almond seed oil, avocado oil, and directly birch tar. The composition is gentle and does not dry the skin, as the manufacturer claims.

Another more or less natural option - soap from the factory "Spring". It is economical and very cheap. The package is translucent, which allows you to see the soap before you buy it. The composition is not completely natural, but not terrible - you can apply it on your face.In packing 140 grams against standard 75.

Most often found on the shelves of our stores and pharmacies tar soap company "Neva cosmetics". It costs about thirty rubles, a large rectangular bar, it is easy to wash on hands or sponge. The same company produces liquid tar soap that is convenient to use for hair or body. It costs 75-90 rubles.

Have "Agatha" in the medicine chest there is a soap called "Soap-detox 100 herbs Agafi Bathing tar". It has a bath effect and includes birch tar and five Siberian soap herbs. Sold in a jar with a volume of 300 ml. Also, the same manufacturer has several tar shampoos.

From funds from "Phytocosmetics" Compositions are completely natural - without SLS, GMO and parabens. This company is ready to present "Thick soap for hair and body Restorative Tar"The main difference is that, like all products of this company, there is no smell. There is only an unobtrusive aroma - and certainly not tar. And all this despite the fact that there is birch tar in the composition - as well as juniper oil, lavender and herbal extracts In the composition there are soft natural surfactants that do not dry or injure the skin.

Soap from the company "Recipes purity" from the Nizhny Novgorod oil and fat plant perfectly cleans the skin and even clothing! In the summer, it is simply an indispensable tool for cleanliness and comfort.

Moscow soap company "Spivak" widely known for its natural cosmetics. They produce products that contain natural plant and essential oils (masks, soaps, hair, lips and face products), and also sell these oils directly. It produces several types of soap - from soap tiles to the same tar. Its composition is as follows: sodium salts of olive, coconut, palm, castor oils, water, birch tar.

Another representative of handmade soaps - soap "Crimean Tar" from the manufactory "House of Nature". Get rid of acne quickly, reliably and cheaply. The composition is completely natural, does not contain animal fats, does not injure the skin and the water-lipid balance of the epidermis. Created on the basis of saponified olive, coconut and castor oil with the addition of birch tar and burdock oil. As an additional ingredient comes with laurel extract and milk Thistle oil.

In order to prepare this tool with your own hands you will need: soap base (suitable baby soap without perfume and cosmetic additives - two pieces, birch / birch tar from the pharmacy, any base oil (calendula, jojoba, avocado, almond or grape / peach / apricot kernels), castor oil if desired and a little essential ( lemon, rosemary, mandarin, grapefruit, ylang-ylang or fir), herbal decoction of nettle or St. John's wort, forms (suitable for baking).

Cooking:

1. Soap should be rubbed on a large grater to the state of chips. Put in a saucepan and pour a glass of herbal infusion.
2. Add two tablespoons of casted and any base oil, about twenty to fifteen drops of ether.
3. We put on a little fire.
4. Preparing Forms - At the bottom you can put herbs, oatmeal (for scrub soap) or loofah (for soap scouring; you must first soak it in boiling water for half an hour and squeeze it out). This is an optional option.
5. At the same time watching the mixture - when it boils, you need to pour three tablespoons of tar. Gently mix and remove from the fire with oven gloves.
6. Pour into molds. We take out the finished liquid soap in the cold - on the closed balcony or loggia, and leave it for a day or until the next morning.

How to make tar soap with your own hands, see the next video.

When choosing any product or product, first of all you need to combine the information on the label with what effect you want to achieve and with the feedback from customers who have already tested the product on themselves.

It is not recommended to wash with this tool for dry and sensitive skin. If your skin is combined or normal with inflammations present, then you can wash with this tool two or three times a week. When oily and problem - every evening for a month, then take a break.

The use of tar soap in traditional medicine is designed to get rid of acne and the traces of them in just three months (possibly earlier) with complex care. Instructions for use is very simple and clear:

1. Wet skin of the face, hand or sponge for washing and soap directly (if it is lumpy)
2. Whip o Sponge or palm bar in a strong foam, apply on face and massage for a minute or two;
3. Wash off foam first warm, then cool water.

There is also a method of use as a mask against rashes and acne - in this case, the foam should be applied only to problem areas with colonies of acne and leave for fifteen minutes, wash off in the usual way. This uncomplicated mask is very popular in cosmetology.

The method of application does not differ from the usual shampoo - apply the usual portion to the roots and beat well into the foam, leave for a minute or two and rinse. In case of fat-type curls, it can be distributed along the length, in any other cases such application is undesirable - it will dry out.

For candidiasis and intimate hygiene diseases, soap is used twice - in the morning and in the evening, in the case of prophylaxis - once a week, it is possible to use it in the bath.

In case of a fungus, the lesion site is washed with soap suds twice a day, treated with soap applications, and masks are made of thick foam for heels, feet and nails.

Any use of tar soap should be stopped when an allergic reaction, itching and rash appear.

Opinions of dermatologists and ordinary customers in the case of tar soap are the same. Depending on the manufacturer, the ladies rate around four and write quite enthusiastic reviews. Experts also recognize tar soap therapeutic, able to cure many dermatological diseases, including dandruff, psoriasis, and remove lice and other insects.

The most common tar containing agent is from "Neva cosmetics". Judging by the reviews, it is great for owners of problem skin and for those who have just a couple of acne on their skin. Its effects on post-acne, acne marks are ambiguous - it can lighten and dissolve pinkish, almost past spots, but stagnant - unlikely. It smells unpleasant and annoying to households, but does not feel on the skin, disappears quickly.

Feedback on tar soap from "Neva cosmetics" See the next video.

Reviews of soap from the company "Stork" enthusiastic, rating 4.8 - the highest of all soaps. It is due to a number of reasons - at least the fact that using this soap it is possible to get rid of acne and acne in a week of active use. Customers note the disinfectant and antibacterial properties of the soap, the skin becomes noticeably cleaner.

Soap from "Spring" although it has a rating of 4.6, the reviews about it are quite contradictory. All that is important you need to know - it can not be used for intimate hygiene, as it dries and causes itching and leaves it all over the body and face, including an incomprehensible and unpleasant, not at all soap scum. If there is an alternative, get another soap.

Thick tar soap for body and hair from "Phytocosmetics" has a rating of 4.4. One of its main advantages is the absence of an unpleasant smell. This is one of the few truly natural tar products without the odor of tar. It has a very careful composition - without alkaline surfactants and silicones. This tool is also universal - suitable for body and hair, you can use it on the face. However, no more than three times a week. It makes the skin silky and smooth without drying. Helps with ingrown hairs immediately after depilation. Eliminates sweating.

Tar soap handmade from Spivak has a good reputation and reviews, its rating - 4.8. The aroma of this soap is more woody than tarry, sharp, but not unpleasant. It does not look like the others. Spotted, like a dolmatinsky huge bar, which is enough for a long time. It lathers well, although it does not give much foam. It is well distributed.