I use Clear men scalp therapy with ginseng, mint, and Tea tree. But the active ingredient is pyrithione zinc which I believe is what treats the areas on the face, body and head. I use a small amount about a dime size apply to face, let sit for at least a min then rinse. Let face air dry. The less you touch your face the better. To this day in still acne free. As far as grandpa pine tar soap, I use the regular bar soap. I don't use the one for acne. I believe it has anti fungal as well as antibacterial properties in the soap. I bathe with it, but the shampoo I only use on my face. They both seem to be working because I have not had any problems on my back or upper chest nor my face. Two different products on different problem areas . I'm still acne free. I'm just letting you know that the pine tar soap has a different odor some people are not to fond of, but I don't care. It's given me my life back. Smell doesn't linger long anyway. Hope this clears up any confusion.