Learn how to effectively cleanse acne and other types of skin breakouts with tar soap. The healing properties of tar soap have been known for a long time, therefore it is widely used in folk medicine as a wound-healing and bactericidal agent. In the event that there is a problem of rashes on the skin of the body or face, but it is impossible to get rid of them, you should not immediately use potent drugs and medical preparations. As a rule, these funds have only a temporary effect, so it is best to use tar soap, which will help quickly eliminate acne and other types of rashes.
The composition of tar soap
This tool has passed the test of time and was able to prove its effectiveness in practice. It was not for nothing that our grandmothers actively used it in order to significantly improve the condition of the skin.
As a result of the dry distillation of the bark (usually beech, pine and birch), wood tar is formed during heating. Then it is used to make tar soap. Tar tar is considered a strong and natural antiseptic intended for external use, therefore it is often added to the composition of various medicines - for example, Vishnevsky's ointment.
Tar soap is not only effective, but also quite affordable natural remedy. In its appearance, it looks like a simple laundry soap, but if you carefully examine its composition, it becomes clear that these are two completely different and valuable products.
Tar soap helps to quickly get rid of acne, while it is ideal for a wellness course and cleansing problem skin. This product contains about 10% natural birch tar, so it has a characteristic specific aroma that not everyone can tolerate.
After using tar soap, its aroma ceases to be felt on the skin after a while - in about 20-30 minutes, the smell disappears completely. In the case when tar soap is used for washing in the morning, it is worth carrying out this procedure in advance so that its smell has time to evaporate, otherwise it may mix with the scent of cosmetics, perfume or toilet water, creating an intolerable combination.
It is very important to properly store tar soap so that it does not get soaked, then this product is used very sparingly. Just one standard-sized bar of soap is sufficient for daily use for an entire month.
The main advantage of this product is its completely natural composition and the absence of various and harmful chemicals, including dyes and perfume fragrances.
Tar soap is ideal for treating different skin types and helps to quickly get rid of the problem of acne and breakouts. It is recommended to use it for sensitive skin, including those with a tendency to allergies. Individual intolerance to the components that make up this product is extremely rare.
You can buy tar soap today in almost any store, if you carefully study the products in the household chemicals department. Also, this product is sold in pharmacies and has a relatively low cost and ease of use.
Before you buy tar soap and use it in the fight against acne, you must definitely pay attention to the expiration date. You can store this product for no longer than 2 years. Today, not only solid, but also liquid tar soap is on sale.
The benefits of tar soap for acne
This product is widely used in the treatment of various types of skin diseases, as well as damage to the integrity of the epidermis. Tar soap is an excellent remedy for problem skin care, with a tendency to a variety of rashes, etc.
A pronounced healing effect is achieved due to the effect of the main substance that is part of the product - birch tar. This tool has been able to establish itself with a fairly large number of useful properties, which include:
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiparasitic;
- bactericidal;
- restoring;
- the process of regeneration of injured tissues is accelerated, stagnant spots and scars are absorbed;
- there is a mild brightening effect;
- the metabolic processes in the tissues are brought back to normal;
- blood circulation improves;
- the work of the sebaceous and sweat glands of the epidermis is regulated.
The use of tar soap has a stimulating effect on the process of blood flow to the area of the skin that is currently being processed, while the microcirculation of blood is also significantly improved.
This natural product gently dries the epidermis, providing an antiseptic effect. At the same time, there is a rapid drying and acne, pimples. Birch tar promotes faster healing of various types of damage to the integrity of the epidermis, including scratches and wounds.
It is recommended to regularly wash with tar soap and during the course of treatment for various skin diseases, which include dermatomycosis, pyoderma, eczema, as well as bedsores, frostbite, burns, painful cracks in the heels and for disinfection of wounds.
Among the advantages of tar soap is the fact that this product is universal, as it can be used to care for different types of skin. If, after washing with this product, you apply a moisturizer or baby cream to the skin, you can avoid dehydration and peeling of the epidermis.
How to use tar soap for acne?
This product helps to quickly get rid of small breakouts on both oily and normal skin. It is recommended to use it during the treatment of acne, when a variety of modern cosmetic gels and other products have turned out to be completely useless.
Tar has many healing properties that are widely used in the field of traditional medicine, so this product is ideal for the care of sensitive skin, especially if there are a large number of different problems.
Tar soap dries the skin slightly, so after using it, you may experience a feeling of tightness and slight discomfort. Before washing, you need to lather it slightly, and then use it as a simple soap. Washed off with warm water.
It is important to remember that with severe dehydration and dry skin, there is a risk of only aggravating the condition as a result of using tar soap. This provokes severe flaking, inflammation and irritation, which in turn causes the formation of acne. That is why tar soap is not recommended to be used too often, it will be enough to use it several times a day, but not more often. In the case when after using it there is a feeling of dry skin, it is necessary to restore the moisture level - for example, you can apply a small amount of moisturizer or wipe your face with lotion, but it is allowed to use only the product that does not contain alcohol.
For the care of dry skin prone to rashes, it is recommended to use tar soap prepared by yourself. The fact is that this remedy will have a softer and more gentle effect.
To normalize the work of the sebaceous glands of oily skin, it is enough to use this remedy for washing several times a day. After 2-3 days of constant use of tar soap in the fight against acne and rashes, a positive result will be noticeable. At the same time, the general condition of problem skin improves several times - the number of rashes and inflammations is minimized, acne and pustules soon completely disappear, more accelerated wound healing begins, and the complexion is effectively evened out.
You can use tar soap not only for washing, but also in other ways:
- A little thick lather is applied to the previously cleansed skin of the face and left for a while. As soon as the composition begins to dry, after about 15 minutes, the remnants of the product are washed off with cool water. Regular use of such a tar soap mask helps to eliminate all rashes not only on the face, but also on other parts of the body.
- If you wash your face with this tool once a day, it becomes possible to completely get rid of age spots and freckles.
- To remove foci of inflammation (for example, acne), it is recommended to apply a small amount of tar soap directly to the problem areas, and as soon as it dries, rinse completely. This remedy perfectly eliminates rashes on different parts of the body, localizes the further spread of infection, dries out pustules.
- You can apply tar soap on scratches, cuts and abrasions, and then rinse with water as soon as the composition dries slightly. Regular use of such a procedure helps to significantly speed up the healing process of various types of violations of the integrity of the skin. If a pimple has been squeezed out, it must be wiped with a cotton swab previously moistened with alcohol, and then washed with tar soap.
How to make tar soap yourself?
Today tar soap is an affordable and popular remedy. It can be easily purchased or made on your own at home using only natural ingredients. This soap is more gentle and gentle, and the whole process of preparation does not take much time.
With the regular and correct use of tar soap, you can not only quickly get rid of acne and rashes, but also prevent severe dryness of the skin.
If you need to make tar soap at home, you will need to take the following components:
- base soap, which should contain a minimum amount of flavors and additives (an ideal option would be to use simple baby soap);
- natural birch tar, which is sold in almost every pharmacy.
Soap is prepared according to the following scheme:
- First, a bar of base soap is crushed on a grater.
- A saucepan filled with water is placed over medium heat.
- A bowl with grated soap is placed in a water bath and the composition is constantly stirred until a mass of sticky consistency is obtained.
- Then a little water and birch tar (1, 5 tbsp. L) are added - all the components are well mixed, since the mass should become homogeneous.
- A container with tar soap is removed from the fire and left for a while until it cools.
- As soon as the composition becomes about 40? C, it is poured into pre-prepared molds, which are necessarily covered with a sheet of paper on top.
- Then the molds are placed in a cool place and the soap is left to cool completely.
Self-prepared tar soap according to this recipe turns out to be quite soft and acquires a delicate texture, but too thick foam will not form during its use.
Professional dermatologists advise daily use of tar soap in the fight against acne for 14 days, then a break is taken for a month and the therapy can be repeated again. If there are minor rashes on the skin, it is better to apply the product pointwise to certain areas. To care for problem skin prone to rashes, it is useful to wash your face daily with tar soap.
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