Activated Charcoal Body Benefits

The power of one of the oldest materials in the world has more recently been heralded for its benefits in a relatively new audience – those looking to incorporate activated charcoal into products for the body. Body and skin care product manufacturers around the world are bringing active charcoal to a Western audience.  C&B has pulled together a quick list of activated charcoal body benefits below.

Activated Charcoal Body Benefits

What’s all the fuss about you ask? Here are just some of the many benefits being shouted from the wellness rooftops around the globe:

#1 In it’s pure form activated charcoal is an all natural ingredient free of chemicals and waste

#2 It has antibacterial and anti fungal properties

#3 It unclogs pores – activated charcoal is basically a magnet for the toxins that your skin soaks up from the air around you. It is able to get down deep into your skin and draw out the toxins leaving your pores feeling clean

#4 It balances oily skin – used in cleansers and masks, activated charcoal can pull out unwanted excess oils from your skin leaving it feeling smooth

#5 It gently exfoliates – has been purported to remove the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost surface

#6 It cleanses hair –  helps to deep clean hair, removing toxins and it is especially useful for those with medium to oily hair

#7 It reduces dandruff and heals scalp conditions

What else do you love about activated charcoal? Leave a comment below to let us know.

Important Note 

Is is really important to note that charcoal is not the same as activated charcoal. Both are derived from carbon but that is where the similarities end. Activated charcoal is a lot more porous than charcoal. Don’t race to the backyard BBQ and grab yourself some charcoal for your next body treatment. C&B

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