This soap is great for skin that suffers from dryness. Pine tar has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, it has especially been used in soap. Pine tar is believed to be excellent for eczema, psoriasis and dry itchi skin (please consult with your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any skin condition). This pine tar soap was made with real pine tar. In addition, pine tar has been shown to be antipruritic, anti‐inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal. These properties make pine tar suitable for the topical treatment of eczema, psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and other dry, itchy, flaky or inflamed skin conditions.