TMA—May 7, 2015✓ Verified purchase
I've been using this soap for a few months now and it is the best soap i've ever used. I had read about how good pine tar soap is for your skin, curing and helping with many skin conditions among other things, so i decided to try some. I had had some sort of horrible "rash" or whatever,i'm not shure what it was,on my face, and i was afraid it was going to leave scars. For over a year i tried everything to get rid of it and nothing worked. I don't wear makeup or anything other than wash my face with soap. I was using an "all natural" soap that was really full of not so healthy things. I became concerned for my health and did alot of research. I had never realized that your skin absorbs the things you put on it as well as water. So all that not so healthy "all natural"soap was being absorbed into my skin. Thats when i found Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap. It wasn't full of those unhealthy ingredients and sounded great. So it arrived and i'm like `It smells like motor oil!`, so i didnt use it for a couple of weeks and still had that horrible rash on my face. Finally, i decided to get past the smell and use it. I liked it right away(besides the smell) it lathered up real nice, left my skin soft, cleaned really well, and didnt leave residue on your skin like some other soaps. You just feel light and clean and refreshed. That was worth it, to me, enough for the smell already. Then i noticed my rash was getting better. Then after about three weeks my rash was completely gone and left no scarring on my face, just clear smooth skin. That and it also cured a few other minor skin problems. That was months ago and i havent seen a single sign of that rash coming back, and i'm still using this soap. And after using the soap for a few months i have become use to the smell. It no longer smells like motor oil to me. It smells like a campfire in a pine forest, i actually like it now. Anyways, i never thought how important soap is for your health until now. Im never going back to that crap i use to use no matter how nice it smells, that is how they get you to buy it. So if your thinking about buying this soap then base your decision on health and not smell(although some people might like it). It was worth it for me. Please forgive my typing, my cat is trying to lay on my keyboard. Read more
Cristal Diaz—December 22, 2025✓ Verified purchase
I started using The Grandpa Soap years ago because I had a rash on my hands and forearms and wanted something simple and gentle. From the first day, I noticed some relief, and after continued use my skin started to look healthier and calmer. My skin feels soft, not dry, and it hasn’t irritated it at all. The scent is strong at first, kind of like a campfire or smoky smell. After using it a few times, it doesn’t feel as intense, and the smell doesn’t stay on the skin for long after showering, which I appreciate. Overall, it’s worked well for me and I’m happy with how my skin feels since using it. Read more
Stine—December 10, 2025✓ Verified purchase
This Grandpa Soap Company Pine Tar Bar Soap does a great job cleaning the skin thoroughly without feeling harsh. I like products with straightforward ingredients, and this one delivers. Why pine tar soap works well (in general): • Naturally cleansing and deodorizing • Helps remove oil and buildup effectively • Leaves skin feeling clean without heavy residue • Popular for people who prefer traditional, simple soaps The scent is definitely distinctive — some people may not be fans — but personally, I love the pine tar smell. It smells earthy, clean, and old-school in a good way. The bar also lasts well and works nicely as a 3-in-1 cleanser. Pros: • Cleans deeply • Simple, traditional ingredient profile • Long-lasting bar • Unique scent (great if you like pine tar) Cons: • Scent may be strong for some people Bottom line: If you like traditional soaps with simple ingredients and don’t mind (or enjoy) the pine tar scent, this is an excellent option. Read more
Ben—December 14, 2025✓ Verified purchase
I know about this soap brand because my grandparents used to use it, they would use it to wash their hair as well as the rest of them, My grandma is the one who told me how it can be used. it is a great soap, very good quality and lasts a while depending on how you use it. it is good for people with skin conditions, it has a VERY strong smell when you first open the package for the soap but it fades over time and provides a nice smell for the bathroom afterwards. the color is a tan brown as pine tar is that color sorta, and it is very effective and helps you smell good, like a lumberjack! Read more
holly—March 18, 2026✓ Verified purchase
Been using Grandpas Pine Tar Soap for years for poison ivy breakouts. It works! When exposed wash immediately with this soap to break up and remove the poisonous urushiol oils. Helps relieve itch and dry up the rash. Lather it up and let it sit for a few minutes then rinse. Getting a little pricey, but always an excellent product. Buy it! Read more