Carbolic Soap Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Carbolic soap is a soap product that’s purpose is to disinfect. It contains carbolic acid, a chemical compound with high antibacterial properties. Carbolic soap was once widely used in hospitals throughout the western world, but today is used primarily in regions with poor sanitation or for distribution for disaster-relief.^1,2

Carbolic Soap Health Uses and Health Benefits

Carbolic soap’s primary health benefit is that it is a natural disinfectant. Washing your hands, tools and other equipment with carbolic soap will disinfect them from bacteria and other harmful substances so as not to cause infections. Because it is a natural antibacterial, carbolic soap is used by some to kill acne-causing bacteria.^1,2

References

1. https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/carbolic-soap
2. https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Carbolic