About This Item
- 100% natural and pure
- Ideal for oily and acne-prone skin
- Deep-cleansing & detoxifying
- Multi-purpose beauty ingredient
- No additives or preservatives
Activated Charcoal – Cosmetic Grade for Skin, Hair & Soap
Activated Charcoal is a fine, porous activated charcoal cosmetic grade raw material widely used in modern skincare and personal care formulations. Its naturally high internal surface area (one gram can contain 500–1,500 square meters of surface area) gives it genuine, well-documented impurity-binding properties — it works through adsorption, drawing impurities and excess oil to its surface, rather than absorbing them internally. This makes it well suited to activated charcoal for face masks and cleansers and a wide range of other cosmetic applications.
Uses & Benefits of Activeted Charcol Powder
Face Care Products
Incorporate into creams, gels, and masks, where its moisturizing and soothing properties genuinely contribute to the formulation's skin-conditioning benefit, not just texture.
Body Care Formulations
Add to lotions and body butters to support a lightweight, spreadable profile while contributing real hydrating benefit to the finished product.
Hair Care Products
Add to shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, where its moisturizing properties help support smoother, better-conditioned hair and scalp feel.
Cleansers & Washes
Suitable for face washes and body cleansers, where its gentle, soothing botanical character is preferred over stripping surfactant-only formulas.
Sun Care & After-Sun Products
A traditional and well-documented ingredient for after-sun formulations, valued for its soothing character following environmental sun exposure.
Soothing Character
Its naturally soothing profile makes it a popular choice for after-sun products and formulations targeting sensitive or easily irritated skin.
How to Use
- For masks, scrubs, and balms: use at 0.5%–2%.
- For soap and deodorant: use at 1%–5%.
- Disperse in a small amount of water or hydrosol first to create a smooth paste before blending into your formulation.
- As with any fine powder, use basic dust precautions (mask, ventilation) when measuring and mixing.
- For external use only.
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