When used properly and safely, activated charcoal can have major health benefits for both your skin and hair.
Activated charcoal isn’t your regular backyard BBQ charcoal, but a medical grade version of the charcoal that’s used in air filtration systems. It’s even administered in hospitals as emergency treatment for poisoning. As chemicals bind to the charcoal, it helps remove toxins from the body. It’s already a common practice to use food grade activated charcoal to detox, in both supplements and juices. But what does this have to do with glowing skin, you ask? Read on, friends…
Activated Charcoal Will Purify Your Skin
I’m sure you haven’t thought to rub charcoal powder on your lovely skin and hair, but we’re giving you this advice for a reason! More and more people are finding themselves satisfied with the results of activated charcoal.
How it Works
because toxins stick to activated charcoal, it is one of the best options as far as deep cleansers and detoxifiers go. It’s all-natural and will not add new chemicals to your skin or hair when you use it. This means less harsh and negative effects on your skin, and clear, open pores.
Best Uses
Shrink & Clean Pores
Each day, toxins find their way into our pores. When your pores are clogged, your complexion isn’t clear. Activated charcoal will bind to dirt and remove it from your pores, making them less visible (oil and dirt makes them appear bigger). This leaves your face feeling super fresh. Use it with an exfoliating scrub to remove dead skin and experience a truly deep clean.
Improve Oily Skin
Do you have oily skin? Activated charcoal may be just what you need to balance out your complexion. Just like dry shampoo, when you apply charcoal to your skin, it removes excess oils, causing your skin to look its freshest. You’ll want to do this once a week at the very most, in order to keep your skin from drying out. If you already have dry skin, this may not be the best use of the charcoal.
Treat Your Acne
Depending on the condition and cause of your acne, activated charcoal may help. In soap form, it can provide a gentle exfoliating effect. It will also absorb oils and toxins on and below the skin. You can use it as a spot treatment, if you don’t want to use it all over, or if your skin is too dry or irritated in the first place.
Heal Your Scalp
Dry, flaky, red, oily, itchy scalps may be improved with activated charcoal. You can use it as a scalp treatment before you shampoo, or mix it in with your shampoo. The charcoal will work on your scalp the way it does on your skin and hair, by pulling out toxins and purifying.
Soothe Bites, Cuts & Irritations
Whether you get a bee sting or bug bite, or cut your finger in the kitchen, activated charcoal can relieve your symptoms and clean the area. When activated charcoal is mixed with water and applied as a paste, it absorbs venom/poison and infection. It will also have an anti-inflammatory effect and decrease pain.
If you want a long-term solution for balanced, glowing skin, try Solscense now. And use along with activated charcoal to create a natural routine for your precious skin!