Activated carbon as a skincare product... sense or nonsense?

You may know charcoal as the stuff you use to grill… but let’s get straight to the point; activated charcoal is an incredible ingredient for your skin. Activated charcoal is highly absorbent, reaching deep into your pores to detoxify for a smooth, renewed glow. In fact, toxins, dirt, chemicals, and other skin-care pollutants are attracted to the molecules in activated charcoal, making it the perfect ingredient to add to your skincare routine. It’s also a great exfoliant.

Activated charcoal is a product that simply comes from nature. Activated charcoal is currently 'hot' in cosmetic products, thanks to the many benefits it has for the skin and hair. To start with, it is ideal for combination or oily skin, as it is able to absorb oil. It can also remove toxins. It also reduces the size of the pores by removing the dirt that blocks the cells. It also has antibacterial and disinfectant properties, which makes it helpful for acne. By using activated charcoal, your skin is cleansed of toxins and impurities. This makes your skin clean, healthy and beautiful again.

Recently, the use of activated charcoal has taken off and is now part of many care products. For example, you can find it in shampoo, especially those for oily hair, but also in scrubs or toothpaste.

We are fans! For example, check out the following products with activated charcoal; The Groomed Man Co. Activated Charcoal and Bamboo Body Scrub , or Men's Master Detox Anti Dandruff Shampoo Men .