Production and Potential Application of Wood Tar in Dermatology and Cosmetics

This review explores the potential application of wood tar in dermatology and cosmetics, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With the fluctuating prices of fossil fuels, biomass has gained attention as a renewable resource, and pyrolysis is used to convert solid biomass into fuels and chemicals, including wood tar. The paper suggests that wood tar, with its long history of therapeutic use, could be beneficial for skin care in dermatology and cosmetics. The review emphasizes the need to consider wood tar's potential benefits in these fields, given its historical and global usage.