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The latest trend in beauty is Activated Charcoal. Any beauty influencer on Instagram makes a video with a charcoal mask. Or charcoal on teeth. Charcoal has a long story in medicine and is an excellent remedy for health and beauty lately revaluated. According to NHS charcoal reduces gastric absorption of the iron compound, it is also a natural whitening for theet, is a clarifying for skin and hair and is used as a general detox. The trend suggests that the best products are from Korea which according to ‘Grazia‘ magazine is the beauty capital in the west part of the world for the cosmetic industry.

Is Activated Charcoal safe for you?

When I think of Charcoal, it reminds me of those little pieces of carbon burnt on the beach. It is Charcoal is safe for you? Charcoal is very safe for you because it removes moleculesMaking activated charcoal involves heating carbon-rich materials, such as wood, peat, coconut shells, or sawdust, to very high temperatures. This ‘activation’ process strips the charcoal of previously absorbed molecules and frees up bonding sites again. This process also reduces the size of the pores in the charcoal and makes more holes in each particle, therefore, increasing its overall surface area. (Credit to Alan Carter, Pharm D) Activated charcoal in health is an absorbent for intestinal gas and may help in kidneys dysfunctions. It is used in hospitals for drugs overdose. Okay, lets found out why activated charcoal is good for our beauty.

1. Acne Remedy

It is a natural absorbent for the skin, catching all the dirt and toxins, the antibacterial action clear and detoxes pores giving to the surface a clean result. The best product to use for acne treatment is a face mask, there are also capsules and soap bars. Eating fish, eggs, vegetable and fruits, cutting down sugars also helps to keep the skin healthy.

2. Detoxifies Skin

Activated charcoal has more action than other natural products, for example, in confront of a clay mask, charcoal cleans remarkably more in-depth and purifying blackheads in your nose. Before to apply a charcoal mask for a better result you should open your face pores with a warm wet towel on your surface, then proceeding with the mask application.

3. Balances Oily Skin

Charcoal cleanser and facial mask can balance oily skin and stops producing new acne. Here the recipes to make your own facial cleanser.

• 1 tbsp activated charcoal powder –
• 2tsp dandelion extract –
• 1 tbsp Burdock extract –
• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel – 

 Method–  Combine and stir all the products above in a cup, apply in your face and leave for ten minutes, Rinse with warm water and moisturise as usual.

4. Exfoliates your skin

Charcoal is an excellent exfoliator for your skin; You can make your own scrub with just a few simple ingredients. Or alternatively, you can buy a wide choice in the commerce of charcoal products.

• 50ml olive oil
• 1 tbsp charcoal powder
• 1tsp brown sugar
• 5 drops of any of your favourite scented oil

Method– combine all products together, gentle massage over your nose, cheeks and chin for 1 minute, then rinse with warm water and moisturise

5. Whitens Teeth

Black theet should make whitening theet? According to the Oral Health Foundation, Charcoal is an abrasive product; it means that it has a strong action to remove bacteria. It can be used as a mouthwash or charcoal powder toothpaste. As a natural product, it can be used as an extra whitening remedy, the application is effortless, is sufficient to put some water in the mouth then rub all over your theet and rinse, results are not visible straight away you need to repeat twice a week. However, talking to your dentist is recommended, charcoal is very abrasive absorbent, it could lead to teeth abrasion.

6. Anti-dandruff

Shampoo and hair conditioner charcoal products are recommended for those scalps with dandruff and for oily hair. For example, trying shampoo and hair conditioner, I could feel it that the shampoo was absorbing the excessiveness oil in my hair, excellent was the conditioner which reestablished smoothness with a lovely blackish tone to my hair.

Reviews.

I have found that Charcoal products are outstanding, for no particularly skin problems but just for maintenance. I have tried Jolee peel off mask. I have not many blackheads in my skin, but the cover is very thick and consistent. I give this product a 7/10 Xpel hair care, charcoal shampoo and charcoal conditioner which I love them very satisfied with these products. I have finally found a shampoo that keeps my hair drier. I give this product 8/10 Activated charcoal – carbon &coco teeth whitening powder is 100% natural and vegan. I give this product 8/10 ( on Amazon can be purchased an excellent price) All opinions are my own.