Using Charcoal Skin Products for Healthier, Clearer Skin

“Congested skin can cause accelerated aging, enlarged pores, redness, irritation, breakouts, and make us look dull, ruddy, and uneven,” says Debbi Burnes, natural skincare expert and CEO of Sumbody.

We are blessed with the skin’s power of absorption, as it absorbs the pollution, it also absorbs the healthy ingredients to remove dirt. If you want a no-makeup look, work for a softer and clearer complexion.

Charcoal has become the trend in the beauty products, it is an amazing thing that draws out the toxins and impurities form the skin. Though it doesn’t seem glamorous yet it has many health and beauty benefits. It is thrilling to use this black magic, black charcoal because it gives great results. Impurities and dirt stick to it, it’s an amazing, all-natural deep cleanser and doesn’t add chemicals to your skin.

There is a difference between charcoal and activated charcoal. Regular charcoal is used at home, for water treatments, art works, in cleaners and for cooking, whereas, activated charcoal has oxygen in it and used to remove chemicals, impurities and toxins.

Individuals with combination or oily skin or have breakouts would find activated charcoal products more useful for them. People with sensitive skin should be careful while using it, “It can be drying so people with more sensitive and dry skin should use it carefully. I find this ingredient is best for oilier skin types,” says Dr. Shah. But it’s great for all skin types in summer days as in these hot days skin produces more sebum and sweat.

Ways and benefits of using activated charcoal

Use as a mask

Our skin absorbs dirt, pollution throughout the day which clog the pores, make your complexion dull and you have no idea how it damages the skin. Keep worries at bay and use activated charcoal in the face mask. It pulls out the dirt and oil from the skin, makes pores smaller and less visible. Charcoal mask is worth adding to a weekly skincare routine as it contain a lot of benefits. It allows your skin to breath better, removes dirt, excess oil and gives your skin a brighter and smoother appearance. Activated charcoal is not only beneficial for outer skin but also for treating poisoning in hospitals.

As a cleanser

Use it as a cleanser as activated charcoal can balance the oily skin, removes excess oil and makes it smooth.

Prevent acne

Charcoal soap can prevent acne and can also work as a gentle exfoliants. You can use charcoal only on the blemishes as a mask.

Most activated charcoal products can be used regularly but one must check the instructions carefully. Here are some top picks of BeautiZone’s best charcoal products.

Beauty Formulas Charcoal Facial Scrub 150ml

This facial scrub removes impurities, blackheads, tightens open pores and has exfoliating formula.

Beauty Formulas Charcoal Clay Mask 100ml

It contains kaolin clay and activated charcoal which are good for removing the dirt and impurities that skin absorbs and allows your skin to shine.

Jamaican Mango & Lime Jamaican Black Castor Oil Rosemary 118ml

This Jamaican oil contains Castor Seed Oil, Soybean Oil, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Carrot oleoresin/Canola/Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Charcoal. These ingredients have all the properties that make skin smoother. Moisturized and can be used for dry, damaged hair.

So, now a days charcoal is used in food, even used to whiten teeth, gives excellent result for skin and hair as well.

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