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When you hear the words “pine tar”, it is possible thatbaseballcomes to mind. That’s because there has been a lot of fuss over baseball players who have become known to use pine tar on their baseball to cheat. However, you may not have known that pine tar is a powerful ingredient for the skin and is found in many soaps and other skincare products.
Pine tar, originating in Scandinavia, is a strong and sticky substance that is a byproduct of high-temperature carbonization of pinewood. Pine tar has been used for over 2000 years to treat various skin conditions. It can be found listed on the label as an ingredient in many skincare products and soaps. Pine tar is a hidden gem that should not be overlooked when speaking of skincare.
It is very common to find pine tar added in soaps, body washes, and shampoos. This is because pine tar hasantifungal and antibacterial properties that help reduce acne and limit breakouts. Having said this, healing properties make pine tar suitable to treat many skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, eczema, insect bites, dry skin and hives, and other itchy and inflamed skin conditions.
Psoriasisis a chronic autoimmune system that causes inflammation of the skin that results in scaly skin at the surface, accompanied by red patches. Pine tar soap has become the go-to over-the-counter relief for psoriasis.Pine tar decreases the overproduction of rough, thick skin cells, resulting in smooth and clearer skin.
Ingredients that can work for the skin oftentimes are multifaceted and share their benefits with the hair and scalp as well. It has the potential to relieve the scalp of itchiness, irritation, and dandruff.
AtThe Yellow Bird, we choose ouringredientscarefully. We use the highest grade of natural and certified organic ingredients that are unlikely to irritate or or cause dry skin. We get that natural and simple are the best way to approach and take care of your skin, hair and body.When it comes to creating oursoapswe make by hand, we believe in the old fashioned method- cold processed in small batches, and made with love. While this process is time consuming, we feel it is worth it because we are committed to providing you with quality chemical-free products for your skin.
The soaps we are proud to present to you are good for all skin types, because they are made without synthetic lathering agents, chemical preservatives, synthetic dyes, and chemical fragrances that are too harsh for your skin. If you are interesting in learning more about our products that contain pine tar, see below:
