[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=no_such_reality]You getting psoriasis? Pine tar and coal tar typically are used to treat skin problems. I’ve used some coal tar in the past for it. Nasty but works.

For a natural soap, I’ve be using Dr. Bronners magic 4 in 1. So mainstream now Target carries it. It’s a pretty simple liquid Castile soap. Use the peppermint to get that morning jolt.[/quote]

if it cures psoriasis, it seems like it would ahve some good in it, right?[/quote]

No not really. Most things that help with Psorasis work thru suppressing the body’s ability to generate skin cells since psorasis is actually a excess production item.

Tar soap products can be very drying. If you have very oily skin this can be good. If your skin isn’t excessively oily already, then with our climate, the tar based soaps can really dry you out.

As with many homeopathic treatments, you really need to understand what you are getting. The active ingredient is aromatic hydrocarbon tar. Named aromatic because it smells good, but Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. The grandpa’s brand looks to be pretty pure with just oils, pine tar and glycerin. Other brands may have additional homeopathic ingredients in it.