Natural Healing Trends: Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal products are trending right now, and this substance is used in a 
variety of ways to promote healing processes. You might see store-bought masks that 
claim to use activated charcoal, or see people on social media like Facebook or 
Instagram posting pictures with charcoal masks. But that’s not all – many people are 
also using charcoal for their teeth and other natural beauty and skin care regimens.

If you’re curious how and why to use this natural remedy, here are four ways to use 
activated charcoal products for healing your body's problems. 

Cleansing the Skin to Prevent Blemishes

If you have blemishes such as pimples or blackheads, then you can use an activated 
charcoal facial mask. As this mask dries on your face, it absorbs impurities to improve 
the condition of your skin. Experts recommend using a charcoal activated facial mask 
once a month to eliminate acne. 

Removing Chemicals from Your Drinking Water

You can buy a filter that contains activated charcoal to use on your kitchen's faucet. The 
activated charcoal filter will capture debris such as metallic sediments or chemicals 
such as chlorine. It is also possible to buy water pitchers that have activated charcoal 
filters, or you can use a small water bottle that has an activated charcoal filter. 
Removing the toxins from your drinking water will help you to feel better. 

Decreasing Intestinal Gas

When you suffer from chronic intestinal gas, not only is it embarrassing, but also, you 
will feel bloated and uncomfortable. Fortunately, you can buy activated charcoal 
capsules that you can ingest after a meal to reduce your problems from intestinal gas. 
Make sure to follow the directions on the package of this activated charcoal product. 

Removing Discolorations from Dental Enamel

If your teeth look dingy from smoking cigarettes or eating certain foods, then you can 
use activated charcoal dental care products to remove ugly stains from your teeth. You 
can find mouthwash or toothpaste that contains activated charcoal that will absorb the 
stains from your teeth, leading to a whiter and more attractive smile. You can often find 
little containers of activated charcoal in powder form to clean and whiten your teeth. 
Typically you just wet your toothbrush, then brush your teeth with the charcoal and 
leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing off.

Always look closely to make sure your activated charcoal is authentic and doesn’t 
contain other additives you don’t want on your skin or teeth.

