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5 Ways to Detox Your Beauty Routine with Activated Charcoal

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Favorite activated charcoal beauty products that absorb toxins to help detoxify your body from the outside in.


Natural beauty products like facial masks, deodorant and toothpaste that contain activated charcoal to help you detox from the outside in. | health & wellness | natural lifestyle | clean green beauty

What do you think when you hear the word detox? Does green juice come to mind? Giving up caffeine and alcohol? Eating like a rabbit for a week?

Most of us jump straight to things we ingest when we envision a detox, but detoxing is much more than that. Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins from the body – through the body’s organs. And our largest organ is – you guessed it – our skin!

What you eat obviously plays a huge part in detoxifying – from the inside out – but if you are slathering your body with chemicals, then you are adding toxins from the outside in.

One way to give your skin a detox, is to eliminate toxic chemicals from your personal care and beauty products (here’s how). Go a step further by purchasing beauty products that contain activated charcoal, a non-toxic ingredient that is naturally detoxifying.

Benefits of activated charcoal

The magic of activated charcoal is that it has a negative charge that attracts and traps toxins and doesn’t let them go! Activated charcoal is used internally to treat digestive issues and even poisoning (something I have not experimented with), but it has become very popular in skin and personal care products due to its ability to absorb bacteria and other toxins directly from the skin.


Learn More: How to Buy Non-Toxic Beauty & Personal Care Products


Favorite activated charcoal beauty products

Maybe you’ve heard the buzz about activated charcoal and seen it in some products already. Charcoal black face masks are all the rage, but have you seen the black toothpaste? I’ve been loving all the activated charcoal beauty products I’ve tried so far – hope you’ll find something you love too!

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Deodorant

How it works: Activated charcoal acts like a magnet, drawing out odor-causing bacteria and other toxins.

Kaia Naturals deodorant and other activated charcoal beauty products

Buy it: Bamboo Charcoal Deodorant from Kaia Naturals

  • Ta-keh-su-mee, known as bamboo charcoal is a well-known Japanese secret for odor control
  • The combination of bamboo charcoal and natural fermentation technology, wicks away moisture and fights odor-causing bacteria
  • Available in cold pressed rose (I have this one and it smells divine!), lime mint and juicy bamboo (orange & grapefruit blend)
  • Instructions available online for going through the detox process from conventional deodorants

Schmidt's activated charcoal deodorant

Buy it: Charcoal Magnesium Deodorant from Schmidt’s

  • Activated charcoal soaks up moisture and toxins
  • Innovative odor control using mineral derived ingredients like magnesium and sodium bicarbonate
  • Smells like freshly fallen rain – love this scent!

Alaffia deodorant and other beauty products made with activated charcoal

Buy It: Activated Charcoal Deodorant from Alaffia

  • Activated charcoal neutralizes odor
  • Formula also includes protective shea butter, purifying neem and gentle aloe
  • The Mandarin Ginger scent from the new Neem line is my personal favorite!
  • Affordable price point

 

Toothpaste

How it works: The negative ionic charges of charcoal bind to bacteria, plaque and tartar to remove stains and promote a healthy mouth.

Terra & Co black toothpaste and other activated charcoal beauty products

Buy it: Brilliant Black Toothpaste by Terra & Co.

  • Natural alternative for whitening teeth (charcoal has been used for centuries as a tooth whitener!)
  • Fluoride and SLS-free formula also includes plaque fighting coconut oil and baking soda
  • Flavored with tea tree and peppermint essential oils and a bit of xylitol
  • Yes, this toothpaste is black! You’ll need to rinse your sink after using it.

 

Facial Mask

How it works: Absorbent charcoal draws impurities and toxins out of pores.

Beautycounter charcoal mask and other activated charcoal beauty products

Buy it: Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask by Beautycounter

  • Blend of kaolin clay and charcoal works to absorb impurities and make pores less visible
  • Formula includes salicylic acid and sodium hyaluronate, to smooth skin and supports water retention
  • Goes on super smooth and does not feel overly drying while on face
  • Lovely light minty scent

Buy it: Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask by Derma e

  • Dual action formula that both detoxifies and exfoliates
  • Blend of kaolin and bentonite clays and activated charcoal absorbs excess oils and impurities
  • Activated charcoal pulls toxins out of pores
  • Apricot seed powder provides gentle exfoliation while rinsing off mask

 

Face Scrub

How it works: Activated charcoal helps remove toxins from skin’s surface.

Derma e charcoal scrub and mask and other activated charcoal beauty products

Buy it: Purifying Daily Detox Scrub by Derma e

  • Activated charcoal is known for absorbing 100 to 200 times its weight in impurities
  • Blended with marine algae to protect skin against environmental pollutants
  • Apricot seed powder is a natural exfoliant that is gentle to use every day
  • I keep this one in the shower!

 

Soap

How it works: Charcoal detoxifies and absorbs impurities in skin.

Beautycounter charcoal cleansing bar and other activated charcoal beauty products

Buy it: Charcoal Cleansing Bar by Beautycounter

  • Contains Binchotan, a type of activated charcoal which helps draw out dirt, oil, and impurities
  • Made with hydrating coconut and sunflower seed oils so it won’t dry out skin
  • Great for sensitive and acne prone skin

Are you ready to detox your skin? Which product are you most likely to try?

 

 

 

 

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Micaela Preston is natural living educator and safe and sustainable product activist. She has spoken at conferences and events, has lobbied for safer chemical laws, and has consulted with many brands and businesses. Her book, Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco Friendly Decision Making was published in 2009.

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  1. Lindsay says

    February 21, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I love the Beautycounter Charcoal Mask! I use it twice a week and have had great results.

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  2. Beth says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:36 am

    I’ve used it on my face before, I do love the results it gives!

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  3. Anung says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I just got a free sample of a face wash and mask with this in it. Now I’m really curious to try

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  4. Alicia says

    April 26, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    I haven’t tried any activated charcoal products but I’d love to!

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  5. Melody Zimmerman says

    July 20, 2018 at 2:34 am

    If you’re looking to have a skin detox in your underarms, then you should go for natural charcoal deodorants. The armpits are liable to accumulate toxins over time, especially if you’ve been using commercial deodorants that come with lots of chemicals dangerous to the skin. The natural charcoal deodorant will help pull out these toxins and leave your armpits free from dirt. Visit my blog http://charcoaldeodorant.org in order to get more versed with charcoal deodorants.

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