How Do You Make Pine Tar Soap?
Pine tar soap is helpful for topically treating skin conditions such as psoriasis and extreme eczema. Psoriasis, characterized by the appearance of itchy, silvery scales on the scalp, neck, arms and legs, can spread and scales can become thick and cover large areas if left untreated. Pine tar soap helps reduce the thickness of the scales, and can soften and prevent psoriasis from spreading. Many stores sell pine tar soap, but commercial pine tar soap can contain harsh chemicals and preservatives. However, pine tar soap can be created right in your own kitchen, making it a natural yet effective treatment for psoriasis. Combine lye and water in a glass measuring cup in a ventilated area or outdoors. Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves to prevent the lye fumes from getting into your eyes or on your skin. Don’t breathe in the lye fumes. Place a glass candy thermometer into the measuring cup. There will be a chemical reaction that will cause the lye to heat up. Let the lye reach 110 degre
