Description
Pine Tar Soap
Soothing • Traditional • Handcrafted Relief
There is something timeless about Pine Tar Soap, something ancient, earthy, and powerfully comforting. For centuries, this dark and smoky bar has been trusted by people around the world to help ease dry, itchy, flaky skin. And while I cannot promise miracles, I can tell you this: when a dear friend begged me to make a proper 10% Pine Tar Soap for her eczema, I finally hit pay dirt (which means striking something of value, much like this soap).
This Pine Tar Soap for Eczema with Neem is the result of careful formulation, many test batches, and a whole lot of love. Whether you are dealing with dermatitis, psoriasis, or simply dry patches that drive you up the wall, this is the bar I recommend again and again. It is not for everyone since the scent is strong and woodsy, like burnt pine sap and campfire. But if you can tolerate the smell, and some people truly love it, you may find your skin breathing a sigh of relief.
Ingredients That Make a Difference
Saponified Oils of Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Pine Tar, and Castor Oil.
Added after saponification to preserve benefits: Sea Buckthorn Oil, Organic Neem Oil, Activated Hardwood Charcoal, and Essential Oils of Lemon Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Pine, and Cedarwood.
Why I Use Olive Oil
This bar starts with rich, moisturizing olive oil – a soothing choice for irritated or delicate skin. Unlike coconut oil alone, olive oil cleans gently while keeping your natural skin barrier happy and hydrated.
Coconut Oil Cleans + Hardens
Coconut oil builds lather and hardness, giving you a long-lasting bar with solid cleansing power. In this bar, I balance it carefully so it won’t over-dry even sensitive skin.
Cocoa Butter = Deep Comfort
Cocoa butter adds a creamy texture and seals in moisture. It’s one of my favorite additions when I want a soap to feel nourishing and supportive for compromised skin.
The Neem + Sea Buckthorn Duo
Neem oil and sea buckthorn oil are two powerhouse ingredients beloved in herbal skincare. They do more than moisturize. They are known for soothing problem skin, calming redness, and promoting balance. Together, they help this bar go beyond basic.
Activated Charcoal for Gentle Detox
This soft, finely milled charcoal attracts dirt, excess oil, and other particles like a magnet, leaving your skin feeling fresh without the sting. It offers mild exfoliation while being incredibly gentle.
And Then There’s Pine Tar…
Not coal tar, not trendy charcoal. This is the real stuff. Thick, black pine tar made from Swedish pine wood through traditional methods. Medicinal pine tar has been used for more than 2,000 years to soothe itchy, flakey, irritated skin. While the FDA doesn’t classify it as a drug, Australia still recognizes it as helpful for skin inflammation and dermatitis.
🔗 Read more about pine tar in dermatology here
What It Smells Like
Let’s be real. It smells like a forest fire, but in a good way. Burnt sap, smoked wood, and earthy pine. Some folks can’t stand it. Others order it because of the smell. It’s polarizing. But it’s honest.
How to Use It
Lather gently on face, hands, or body and rinse thoroughly. Keep dry between uses to extend the life of the bar.
I do make two special Pine Tar Shampoos. One of my Pine Tar Shampoo Bars is based on a traditional recipe similar to the one used for hundred of years. It is great for people with short hair or react well to old-fashioned shampoos. I also make a Salon Quality High End Shampoo Bar made for use in hard water, with long hair or people whose hair doesn’t respond well to traditional shampoos.
Note: This soap may contain trace amounts of creosote, a naturally occurring compound in pine tar. For children or highly sensitive users, try my gentler African Black Soap instead.
The Pine Tar I Use
I source my pine tar carefully. This is 100% real pine tar with no fillers or additives, from Swedish pine processed using traditional carbonization. The manufacturer’s method is proprietary, but the result is thick, potent, and incredibly effective.
If You’re Struggling with Itchy Skin…
Try this Pine Tar Soap for Eczema with Neem. Even if it’s not your forever bar, it might be the one that helps you through a rough patch – literally. And if you want extra help, pair it with my handmade Pine Tar Salve.
Bar Size
Approx. 3.5 to 4.5oz, depending on cure time. Older bars weigh less but last longer.








David (verified owner) –
Tiffany D. (verified owner) –
One of the strongest smelling products I’ve used.
Yana (verified owner) –
Kristen F. (verified owner) –
Rachael (verified owner) –
Bought for my daughter to try on her eczema. Hope it helps. Love all the other products already.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Christian (verified owner) –
This is my absolute FAVORITE PINE TAR SOAP in the market. Smells great and cleans and nourishes my skin.
Rebecca (verified owner) –
Going to give as a gift. Hope it works.
Emily (verified owner) –
Laurel S. (verified owner) –
As always this stuff is amazing for my sons eczema/ dermatitis. Helps keep hands and spots under control.
Turns the sinks a little black but totally worth it to keep his skin healthy.
Laurel (verified owner) –
Nathan Bravo (verified owner) –
This is just 100%
Matthew M. (verified owner) –
Smells awesome and works awesome for dry skin
Mary Demos (verified owner) –
I’ve bought this more than once from here. On etsy too. Love the products.
Rebecca B. (verified owner) –
Lisa A. (verified owner) –
This is the only thing that helps me with my allergic hives in the summer time
Joanne Spevack (verified owner) –
Carly (verified owner) –
Doesn’t bother my partners seborrheic dermatitis and we saw an improvement in his red itchy patches. Have since purchased a second bar
Anonymous (verified owner) –
very fast shipping
D’Lana (verified owner) –
My go to soap. I keep it in stock.
Sarah –
Great sensitive skin face soap! I initially bought this to use on a stubborn rash that my son had on his foot that I thought might be psoriasis. The soap didn’t solve it as the real problem was our laundry detergent. But, a month or two later I was out of face wash and saw this forgotten bar of soap. And, lo and behold, it makes a great face wash, even for my SUPER sensitive skin. My combination skin seems much more balanced since using this–fewer dry patches. And this bar seriously lasts forever!
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mark h. (verified owner) –
Nathan G. (verified owner) –
I have developed deeply-itchy psoriasis patches on my skin. Not much of anything has helped until a few days ago when your package arrived! Love this soap! Smells wonderful and my skin is soothed. It is a profound relief! I will be looking for another bar soon!
Caron (verified owner) –
This soap is awesome! I have been on Dupixent injections for my atopic dermatitis for 5 months and I tried a Pine Tar Soap from another company before I found this one and I still itched. But this soap has totally eliminated the itching! I am so very happy!
Laura M. (verified owner) –
Joyce W. (verified owner) –
Excellent soap. Works great on my son’s even a. I saw a visible difference in his skin within the first week of use. It smells great and has a great lather
Joyce Walthall (verified owner) –
Sharea (verified owner) –
I have the pine tar shampoo and it works wonders for my hair, so I bought this to use as a face wash. The smell is great and I love all of the ingredients. I have yet to use it as a face wash though but I am excited to use it!