I am seeing loads of products with activated charcoal beauty benefits advertised on them.
If you didn’t already know the beauty benefits, let me fill you in and that might help you understand why it is used.
Activated Charcoal Beauty Benefits
What Is Activated Charcoal
A natural remedy used to flush toxins and chemicals out of our bodies so they wouldn’t be reabsorbed
Also known as activated carbon
It can be used to treat some types of poisoning or ingestion. As well as the symptoms of indigestion, flatulence and diarrhoea
Made up of a finely milled black powder from coconut shells, bone char, olive pits, coal, sawdust, or other materials
The charcoal is processed with high heat, which “activates” it
This changes its internal structure, making it more porous than regular charcoal
Charcoal beauty uses
Teeth Whitening
One of the first main uses I heard about using charcoal was teeth whitening. There are so many beautiful benefits to teeth whitening which go further than just having white teeth.
Completely true, tried and tested me. You brush your teeth with charcoal toothpaste or tooth polish and you will see the difference after just a couple of uses.
It is suggested that the activated charcoal compound absorbs the plaque and other toxins that stain your teeth.
The toothpaste and tooth polishes don’t taste like charcoal, they still have a minty element added.
If you have perfectly straight teeth you might want to ensure they are nice and white too
Face Masks
Using a charcoal face mask will give your skin a deep clean, this is especially good for those who regularly wear lots of make up
The charcoal will make your face soft and supple as well as minimise pores
The charcoal binds itself to the oil and dirt on your face and draws them out. It is the dirt and oil which makes your pores appear bigger in the first place
Charcoal on your face is especially good if you suffer from acne.
Using these types of masks more than once a week can dry your skin out, so try and restrict how often you use them
If you want some tips on how to look after your skin in the winter months I wrote a post to help you
Hair Volume
A hair purifying kit containing charcoal could be just what your hair needs
If you feel your hair is heavy or lifeless and weighed down, a charcoal purifying shampoo will help
If you don’t want to swap your usual shampoo for this you can try and add a charcoal capsule to it instead
Charcoal is not metabolised, adsorbed or absorbed by the body
Seek activated charcoal made from a sustainable source like coconut shells or identified wood species
Binchotan, made purely from Japanese Ubame oak, is known as the crème de la crème of activated charcoals
Charcoals should always be kept in a sealed container as it can absorb any impurities in the air
So if you have been contemplating trying it but weren’t quite sure whether to or not, these are some uses I would definitely recommend Activated Charcoal as the beauty benefits are surprising
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I’ve tried the tooth paste – couldn’t get used to the black clolour though!
Sounds great – I’ll look out for this.
I have tried a few face masks and face washes but found them all quite drying but it might be just my sensitive skin!
Fascinating, great to read about this.
I have tried charcoal toothpastes 🙂
I have used the face mask and nose strips and loved them both.
Looks like a great product
Ive tried charcoal toothpaste,but didn’t like it
I never realised all the benefits of charcoal!
It’s fascinating that it can help in so many ways. Everyone should be very careful with any treatments that might involve ingesting it, though, as it can absorb medications, so do check with your doctor that it’s safe for you first.
Like the sound of the toothpaste I’ll definitely be trying it out, is there a particular brand that does it or are there lots to use from do you know. I’ll be passing on the benefits to my sister too who is an acne sufferer.
I wasn’t impressed with the performance of charcoal toothpaste.
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll be sure to give it a try!
Great tips! l had no idea Charcoal could be used like this!.
As someone with multiple food intolerances, I always keep some activated charcoal capsules on hand to ease bloating if I inadverantly eat something that doesn’t agree. Just got some for my teeth in a tub too.
This is a very interesting read which I shall go through with my wife later!
I was wondering about using charcoal – but it has more benefits than I knew about.
Great article. I have never thought about using charcoal as a beauty product before. I shall have to try it.
Not sure, bone char does not sound nice!
We never go abroad without charcoal capsules, wonderful for upset tummies so I guess charcoal works within and without.
Didnt realise its quite versatile isnt it?
I found your piece absolutely fascinating as I have previously been advised to try it for digestion but am unwilling to do so. I am up for trying one of the non-ingested uses, though!
Used the charcoal toothpaste but couldn’t see a difference
Never thought of using charcoal before!
Tried the charcoal powder for teeth…it was great but black remnants all over the bathroom lol
Need to try the shampoo!
I must admit I have tried a charcoal activated toothpaste before which was really good and helped to brighten my teeth.
I would next love to try a face mask with charcoal ingredients.
Never tried anything with charcoal. Not sure about black toothpaste.
Thanks for this, I have really sensitive teeth, do you know if it;s ok to use with that?
i have brought so many of these products but never get to try them, my daughter uses them all lol
This is such a great post! I would love to try the teeth whitening, it is amazing to read it works!
I’ve used charcoal toothpaste and face mask can’t seem to see much difference if I’m honest
Didnt Queen Elizabeth brush her teeth with charcoal?
Ive tried charcoal toothpaste and wasnt keen, just because I have sensitive teeth and seemed to make it worse. I love the face masks though
Think I’m going to try the toothpaste and cask mask both sound great
I’ve used the face mask and tooth paste. Not sure if it was the toothpaste brand as it didn’t seem to do any good.
I am glad you explained that. I have been intrigued about charcoal products but have not tried them – now I have the motivation to give them a go, thanks to you.
Wow – I didn’t know that charcoal had all these uses!
Looks a great product
I do love a pamper session.
never used any charcoal products, but will have too look in to it
I haven’t used it for anything like toothpaste or masks, but I have had some when I had a stomach upset
Never tried this but have tried the toothpaste I didnt really like it though
Very interesting and totally useful There’s alot of Dare I say diaharria going around at the moment. Definitely having a nosey Thank You
Why haven’t I tried this yet!
I have never tried this but would love to use on my teeth to see if it works
I’ve not tried them ,I will have to try
have seen a lot of beauty products with this in recently so great to know the actual benefits x
always wanted to try this!
I tried a charcoal toothpaste years ago and didn’t get on with it but it might be time to try it again!
I have not long started using this. I love the toothpaste and the soap.
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Wow! Didn’t know about it. Thanks for sharing 😉
Charcoal toothpaste is very effective and it has really helped me in keeping my teeth white.
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