---
product_id: 43180797
title: "Soap Works - Soothing, Old Fashioned Recipe Bar Soap for Dry and Itchy Skin - Coal Tar, 2 Pack"
brand: "the soap works"
price: "R539"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "The Soap Works"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/43180797-soap-works-soothing-old-fashioned-recipe-bar-soap-for-dry
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Phosphate & sulfate free Traditional Coal Tar formula Handmade in Ontario Soap Works - Soothing, Old Fashioned Recipe Bar Soap for Dry and Itchy Skin - Coal Tar, 2 Pack

**Brand:** the soap works
**Price:** R539
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧼 Elevate your skincare ritual with heritage and heart.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Soap Works - Soothing, Old Fashioned Recipe Bar Soap for Dry and Itchy Skin - Coal Tar, 2 Pack by the soap works
- **How much does it cost?** R539 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/43180797-soap-works-soothing-old-fashioned-recipe-bar-soap-for-dry)

## Best For

- the soap works enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the soap works brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Ethically Crafted:** Handmade in Ontario with cruelty-free, all-natural ingredients—because your skin and values matter.
- • **Pure & Gentle Formula:** Phosphate-free and free from harsh sulfates for sensitive, dry skin relief.
- • **Compact & Travel Ready:** Perfectly sized bars to keep your skincare routine consistent on the go.
- • **Timeless Coal Tar Power:** Harness the soothing legacy of an old-fashioned, dermatologist-trusted ingredient.
- • **Hypoallergenic & Soothing:** Designed specifically to calm dry, itchy skin without irritation.

## Overview

Soap Works Soothing Bar Soap combines a time-tested coal tar recipe with modern clean beauty standards—phosphate and sulfate free, cruelty-free, and handmade in Ontario. Ideal for dry, itchy skin, this hypoallergenic bar delivers soothing relief while aligning with ethical and natural ingredient preferences.

## Description

An old fashioned soap recipe with the traditional Coal Tar ingredient. None of our products or their individual ingredients have been tested on animals None of our products contains sodium laurel, lauryl or laureth sulphate All of our soaps are phosphate free Handmade in Ontario Canada

Review: I'm sure it's good quality.I've looked at it and do recommend it. - We'll be using it here soon. Circle binds up all the gunk on my skin. It definitely works.
Review: Using for Plaque Psoriasis - Although this soap makes really black lather, it's working well for my husbands plaque psoriasis. He's using other prescription ointments along with this soap. But, the main things this soap does is give him a way to really soap up the affected areas & get them to soften up so the medications will penetrate to where it's needed. Along with this he does a once a week bath in Epson salts, which also help a lot in getting the plaque to soften & peel off. He likes this soap so much that we have ordered more & will more then likely continue to order it. He does not want to be without it now that he has used it. And, he uses it all over his body, even his hair!

## Features

- An old soap recipe with the traditional charcoal tar ingredient
- All our soaps are phosphate free
- Handmade in Ontario, Canada

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071CPFBJV |
| Active Ingredients | vitamin_e |
| Additional Features | Hypoallergenic, hypoallergenic Cruelty Free, travel_size |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #120,445 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #1,668 in Bath Soaps |
| Brand | THE SOAP WORKS |
| Brand Name | THE SOAP WORKS |
| Color | red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 298 Reviews |
| Item Form | Bar |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | SOAP WORKS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 813858008971x2 |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free |
| Material Type Free | Aluminum Free |
| Net Content Volume | 200 ml |
| Net Content Weight | 2 ounces |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Box |
| Product Benefits | Soothing |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Body |
| Scent | Coal Tar |
| Scent Name | Coal Tar |
| Skin Type | Dry |
| Special Ingredients | All natural |
| Target Use Body Part | Whole Body |
| Unit Count | 2 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** THE SOAP WORKS
- **Item Weight:** 4.8 ounces
- **Scent:** Coal Tar
- **Skin Type:** Dry

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm sure it's good quality.I've looked at it and do recommend it.
*by J***R on June 4, 2026*

We'll be using it here soon. Circle binds up all the gunk on my skin. It definitely works.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Using for Plaque Psoriasis
*by N***A on May 20, 2019*

Although this soap makes really black lather, it's working well for my husbands plaque psoriasis. He's using other prescription ointments along with this soap. But, the main things this soap does is give him a way to really soap up the affected areas & get them to soften up so the medications will penetrate to where it's needed. Along with this he does a once a week bath in Epson salts, which also help a lot in getting the plaque to soften & peel off. He likes this soap so much that we have ordered more & will more then likely continue to order it. He does not want to be without it now that he has used it. And, he uses it all over his body, even his hair!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its soap
*by M***N on March 4, 2024*

Did its job. Nothing really stellar about it just good soap

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-04*