{"id":44728,"date":"2018-02-06T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T17:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=44728"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:02:11","slug":"beauty-buzzword-activated-charcoal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/beauty-buzzword-activated-charcoal\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty Buzzwords: Activated Charcoal"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”44732″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Ever feel like there\u2019s a new beauty ingredient you can\u2019t stop seeing and hearing about? That all of the sudden, it\u2019s in every product and all over your Instagram feed? This is what our Beauty Buzzwords<\/a> series is all about \u2013 helping you learn more about these mysterious ingredients and why everyone is raving about them.<\/em><\/p>\n

This time, we’re taking a closer look at activated charcoal. The all-natural detoxifier that has recently been burning up the beauty and wellness industry!<\/p>\n

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What is it?<\/h4>\n

Activated charcoal is a fine black powder made from wood, peat or coconut shells. The charcoal becomes “activated” upon heating it at extremely high temperatures, resulting in a more porous charcoal that is very effective at absorbing toxins from the body. Activated charcoal chemically adheres other materials to its surface and can absorb thousands of times its own weight.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits?<\/h4>\n

Activated charcoal acts like a magnet for dirt, oil and environmental pollutants. When impurities and bacteria from your skin come in contact with the carbon, they cling to it and then get rinsed away, providing a super deep clean. It is gentle, yet effective. And you can\u00a0use it in many different ways for skin care. This purifying powerhouse can make pores appear smaller, treat acne and balance out oily skin.<\/p>\n

Who should be using it?<\/h4>\n

It is a potent ingredient, so those with somewhat sensitive skin should try testing it on a small area of the skin before fully applying. Where it really shines though is with oily and acne prone skin types.<\/p>\n

How can you use it?<\/h4>\n

My personal favourite ways to use this detoxifier is as a DIY mask<\/strong>. Things will get a little messy, but it will not stain your skin. Just keep a paper towel close by for any spills.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n