From face masks to toothpastes, activated charcoal is one of our current day's most popular ingredients. While you'd think its for the striking black colour, it's more than that
The benefit of activated charcoal is its ability to draw out impurities from the skin. Whether it's dirt or grime, charcoal works like a magnet
Detoxify The Skin
Other than cleaning the skin, activated charcoal also works as an effective skin brightening agent, helping to reduce stubborn dark circles
Reduce Dark Circles
With its slightly gritty texture, activated charcoal is great for skin exfoliation to pull out sweat and excess oil, and prevents breakouts
As A Scrub
Activated charcoal is a popular ingredient in men's skincare products and for good reasons. It particularly works well for those with oily skin
For Men's Skincare
Charcoal removes excess oil that accumulates in the skin. It helps balance sebum levels and unclog pores, preventing numerous skin problems like blackheads
Reduce Blackheads
If one of your favourite skincare routines is applying face masks, then try activated charcoal peel-off mask that will work well to remove dirt and oil
Use Peel-Off Mask
Charcoal is also known to work as a disinfectant. This protects the skin and stops it from getting affected by bacteria, fungus etc
A Disinfectant
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