What is Coal Tar?

Coal Tar is a natural, thick oil with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-itch properties. Coal Tar cleanses and soothes the scalp while slowing excessive skin cell growth to reduce itching and irritation.

Acts as a Keratolytic agent

Keratin, found in the epidermis is a protein that forms part of the skin structure and can cause excessive thickening of the skin in those with skin conditions.

Helps skin shed dead skin cells

Coal tar is a natural, thick dark liquid that works to cleanse and sooth the scalp to help it shed dead skin cells from its top layer to reduce scaling and dryness.

Soothes irritation and discomfort

Working as an inflammatory, coal tar helps reduce inflammation to the skin helping to soothe and reduce discomfort.

Slows down skin cell growth

Keratolytic agents, such as coal tar, work to break down keratin to help reduce excessive thickening and scaling of the skin in conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Reduces scalp itchiness

Psoriasis, eczema, dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis can cause the scalp to become dy and itchy. Coal tar works to soothe the scalp and alleviate itchiness.

Cleanses and Protects

Coal tar has antibacterial and antiseptic properties to cleanse the scalp and help prevent infections.