Posted on June 11th, 2022.

Clearer skin, smaller pores, and less oil

Activated charcoal pulls out toxins and other impurities from your skin to leave it extra-clean. Use a face mask and cleanser with activated charcoal to reduce acne and create a clearer complexion. It also makes your pores smaller and limits excess oil.

Only use these types of cleansers on your face once or twice a week to avoid dry skin and redness, and follow up with a face mask that includes a quality natural moisturizer like hyaluronic acid.

Whitens teeth

We actually tested this one out here at Grove to see if activated charcoal works as a teeth-whitener — and the answer is yes, it really does whiten teeth.

Activated charcoal toothpaste adsorbs molecules to remove surface stains on your teeth and make them whiter and brighter over time.

Activated charcoal powder is more abrasive than most toothpaste, and on its own, it can wear away tooth enamel and may cause tooth decay over time. Most charcoal toothpaste is far gentler than straight-up activated powder, so you can use it more often.

Volumizes hair and reduces dandruff

Activated charcoal shampoo pulls impurities out of your hair and eliminates excess oil and product from your strands. Charcoal is naturally gentle, so it won't get rid of healthy moisture — but it'll leave your mane clean and voluminous.

A natural shampoo and conditioner with activated charcoal treat your scalp to a deep clean, reducing redness, minimizing dandruff, and relieving dry, itchy skin.

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