Molecular biologist Drobysheva explained whether tar soap can cause cancer
Cosmetologist Yulia Drobysheva in conversation with “SE” says whether tar soap can cause skin cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma.
According to her, the implication in various cancers of tar is associated with coal tar, which is obtained from liquid or solid fuels. For example, from brown and hard coal, as well as shale, oil and peat.
“At the same time, coal tar contains carcinogens, and petroleum tar is very dangerous for breathing,” noted the molecular biologist.
Drobysheva added that for the first time such a relationship was found among chimney sweeps working in England. Later, scientists discovered that the carcinogens in soot came from tar.
She clarified that tar is currently used in cosmetics, which is obtained exclusively from wood, including pine or birch. Tar soap, on the other hand, is a good natural antiseptic. It has anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic actions.
