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 …
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 …
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 …
Activated Charcoal Hair Care Products Guide
Activated Charcoal Hair Care Products – the Secret to Fabulous Hair? Dry and dull hair? Itchy scalp? Could activated charcoal hair care products including shampoo or conditioner be the answer to your hair woes? C&B has researched the shampoo and conditioner market to see what all the fuss is about. Shampoos and conditioners with activated charcoal are said to: Assist …
6 Top Rated Deodorants with Activated Charcoal
6 Deodorants with activated charcoal to leave you fresh as a daisy Have you ever been hot, sweaty…and smelly? Most of us can relate to this situation. Mainstream deodorant retailers promote clean, refreshing products to tame (or mask!) your smelly underarms. Unfortunately those products often contain ingredients that are toxins your body would be better off without. We’ve pulled together …
A Guide to Terms – Sustainably Sourced, Environmentally Friendly, Ethically Sourced and more
Navigating Activated Charcoal Product Manufacturing Practices – What does it all mean? It’s a jungle out there when it comes to understanding skin and body care product manufacturer claims. Amongst other things, the companies behind the activated charcoal product brands you love often say their products are sustainably sourced, environmentally friendly and ethically sourced. What do these terms actually mean? C&B has …
Set Your Own Path – A Guide to Setting Skin and Body Care Intentions for 2017
5 reasons to set skin and body care intentions for 2017 Whether you saw the new year in partying with family and friends, reflecting quietly on the year that has been at home or you were fast asleep before the clock struck 12, a happy new year to you all from Charcoal and Body. Whilst it may sound cliché, the …
Activated Charcoal for Men – A Christmas Gift for the Man who has Everything
OK so we all know a guy in our lives who is SUPER hard to buy for at Christmas time. Have you considered activated charcoal for men? Look no further than a range of grooming products. The men’s grooming market has added an ancient ingredient to its stable – body products containing activated charcoal. Why activated charcoal you make ask? Well its …
Black Konjac Sponge Review – the Secret to Flawless Skin?
Konjac sponges are made from the root of the konjac plant which is native to Asia. The wild form of the plant can be found in places like China, Korea and Japan. It is known to be very pure and pollutant free given it is frequently grown at high altitude and it is very rich in minerals. Konjac sponges containing …
Creating a Skincare Ritual not a Skincare Routine
Ask a few friends what their skincare routine looks like and you may walk away feeling as though you need to develop a new “regime” yourself to keep up. If you surf the web even for a few moments, odds are you will find countless beauty bloggers and skincare specialists talking about the “best” skincare routines – some of those …