Pinetarsol Gel - 100g

Pinetarsol gel is a soap-free cleansing gel containing pine tar 1.6%, used to help relieve itchy and inflamed skin while you wash. It is designed as a soap alternative rather than a treatment applied and left on - you use it in the shower, bath or hand basin, and it is buffered to pH 6 to sit close to the skin's own protective acidity.

Why choose Pinetarsol gel over soap?

The reason it is soap-free is the whole point. Soap is alkaline and it irritates tender, inflamed skin, which is why itchy conditions so often feel worse after a shower. Swapping soap out is frequently the single most effective change someone with itchy skin can make, and this gel is built to do the cleansing job without that penalty.

Pine tar has a long history in dermatological washes for itchy, scaly and inflamed skin. Here it is present at 1.6% in a gel base, and it is used as an adjunct - something that supports the rest of your skin care rather than replacing a prescribed treatment. It is indicated for inflamed scaly skin, jock itch, anal and genital itching and other minor skin irritations.

Technique changes the result. Apply it to wet skin, smooth it gently over the affected area and leave it on for two to three minutes before rinsing and patting dry. Most people rinse straight away and get less from it. Starting the routine promptly matters too, because the aim is to break the itch-scratch cycle before scratching damages the skin further.

Key features

• Pine tar 1.6% w/w in a soap-free gel base
• pH 6 - close to the skin's natural protective acidity
• Soap alternative for itchy and inflamed skin
• For inflamed scaly skin, jock itch and genital or anal itching
• Use in the shower, bath or hand basin
• Leave on 2 to 3 minutes before rinsing
• 100g - a practical size for daily use

Specifications

Common uses

It is bought most often by people managing persistently itchy skin who have realised their soap is part of the problem - eczema-prone skin, inflamed scaly patches, and the awkward areas people are reluctant to ask about, including jock itch and genital or anal itching. Because it doubles as the wash, it slots into an existing routine without adding a step. Pair it with a bland moisturiser afterwards while skin is still damp - QV Cream is the fragrance-free option - and for a soap-free body wash across the whole household, QV Gentle Wash works the same way. Stocked with our everyday pharmacy and medical supplies.