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Activated Charcoal and other Hero Ingredients

11 Natural Ingredients in Activated Charcoal Products Activated Charcoal skin and body care products often contain a range of hero ingredients. The word “hero” means ingredients that benefit your body and your skin well. Whilst activated charcoal powder is often used by itself, many other skin and body care products contain activated charcoal and other ingredients. Those hero ingredients have …

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Product Review: Clay Mask (Black) by Fig and Yarrow

Got time for a spot of pampering tonight or this weekend? Maybe this Clay Mask from Fig and Yarrow could get you on your way. Combine this with our skincare ritual tips and you can create your own home day spa in no time.  Brand claims An exceptionally detoxifying and pore de-congesting clay mask; especially suited for challenged and oil-prone skin …

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Got 25 seconds? Here’s a day changer for you

In our busy lives we race from here to there and everywhere. We have about ten different conversation threads running through our mind at a time and it’s go, go, go for most of the day. What if we told you that in just 25 seconds you could reclaim some of your sanity. You don’t even need to “schedule” this …

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Product Review: Slap Shot Soap by Seattle Sundries

Product information Slap Shot Soap by Seattle Sundries Brand claims Handcrafted from premium, natural ingredients. Long-lasting 4 ounce round bar, made with odor-fighting activated charcoal that will NOT stain Give me the good stuff This artisan soap is made from natural ingredients. It uses palm oil BUT the palm oil is organic and sustainably sourced Ingredients Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, …

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Not All Activated Charcoal Toothbrushes are Created Equal

“Hey look at that amazingly huge pile of plastic toothbrushes that will NEVER decompose” said no one ever! Consider activated charcoal toothbrushes. You will be making a small but meaningful contribution to the world we live in. We’ve already talked about activated charcoal tooth powders and cleaners on the C&B blog, however, what about taking your teeth cleaning experience to another …

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Activated Charcoal for Valentine’s Day?

Happy “Day After” Valentine’s Day Everyone! Rose are red, Violets are Blue, Activated Charcoal says “I love you”. Yep. If your Valentine gave you some activated charcoal goodness for Valentine’s Day then they obviously really love you! Sure, it may not have been on the top of your wish list but roses are so 2016! If you have never come across …

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A Quick Guide to Cruelty Free Activated Charcoal Skin Care Products

What does “cruelty free activated charcoal” actually mean? In the animal rights movement, cruelty free is a label for products or activities that do not harm or kill animals. Products tested on animals are not considered cruelty free, due to these tests often causing pain and suffering of animals. For a product to be cruelty free, there should be no …

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Activated Charcoal Toothpaste – Top 5 Questions

Ever wanted to try activated charcoal toothpaste or powder but thought “I don’t know the first thing about it”? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you take the plunge: 1.What am I trying to achieve by using activated charcoal powder or toothpaste? Activated charcoal toothpaste is not a cure-all solution for whitening your teeth. There are plenty of supporters who …

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DIY Activated Charcoal Face Wash and Cleanser

OK so the new year has started. You are looking to shake up your skin care routine a little (see our post on skincare and body care rituals). Today we look at the benefits of a DIY activated charcoal face wash and cleanser mix. To learn more about the benefits of activated charcoal head over to our Body Benefits of …

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6 Beard Products Containing Activated Charcoal

Ummm…why would I use beard products containing activated charcoal? No the world has not gone crazy. Activated charcoal in beard grooming products is actually A THING! Activated charcoal has many benefits for your beard. It is a powerful natural treatment that traps toxins and dirt amongst its millions of tiny pores. In this sense activated charcoal is one of the …