Ways to Use Charcoal for Natural Beauty

Activated charcoal might not seem like it would help your skin, but it is actually 
wonderful to use. This is a trending natural product that you might see in everything 
from cleansers to face masks. Here are some different ways you can use charcoal for 
natural beauty. 

Reduce Your Pores

The first benefit to using activated charcoal is to reduce the size of your pores. Who 
doesn’t want smaller pores? Pores appear larger because they get clogged with dirt, 
bacteria, toxins, and dead skin cells that have not been exfoliating in a while. You can 
reduce the appearance of pores on your skin and clear up your complexion by using the 
charcoal as an exfoliating scrub on your skin. Combine the charcoal with a natural oil of 
your choosing, scrub your skin, then rinse with cool water. 

Help With Oily Skin

If you have been struggling with oily skin, activated charcoal can be what rescues it. 
The powdered charcoal is going to help balance out the extra oils on your skin, without 
it looking too dry. There are a couple ways to do this, from using it as a facial wash or a 
mask. The facial wash will work similar to when reducing your pores, by using it as an 
exfoliator. However, you can also create a mask with the activated charcoal and oils to 
make a mask, leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse off. 

Soothe Skin Irritation

Charcoal is also great when you have any type of skin irritation. It might be irritated from 
a skin condition, bite or sting, or even a cut on the skin. While you should be careful to 
use it with deep cuts, minor irritations are fine to use the activated charcoal on. You can 
make a paste by using the charcoal and a little water or some oils like jojoba or coconut 
oil. Apply the paste to the affected area and let it sit in for a few minutes before rinsing. 
When adding in the water to the charcoal, do so slowly until you have the right 
consistency.

Try using activated charcoal on your skin by making any of these natural DIY products 
at home. You can also find activated charcoal masks and scrubs that are in the package 
and use only natural ingredients, but don’t have to be made on your own. These can 
add some convenience while also getting the benefits of the charcoal. 

