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Charcoal is an ingredient that has swarmed beauty shelves over the years. This isn't the same charcoal used for BBQs though. Instead, its activated charcoal which is more porous and is obtained through burning carbon-rich materials. You'll find it in a number of your favourite beauty goodies, across skin, body, hair and oral care categories.

See our charcoal guide to answer your questions like what is charcoal and how does activated charcoal work.

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  • Frank Body
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  • Carbon Theory
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  • BARBER PRO
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Frank Body Poreifics Kit
Frank Body Poreifics Kit
£20.97 £34.95
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UpCircle Beauty Chocolate Charcoal Chai Soap Bar
UpCircle Beauty Chocolate Charcoal Chai Soap Bar
£4.22 £6.99
-26%
KIKI Health Zeolite With Activated Charcoal Capsules
KIKI Health Zeolite With Activated Charcoal Capsules
£11.21 £15.04
-23%
Filorga Scrub & Detox Intense Purity Foam Exfoliator
Filorga Scrub & Detox Intense Purity Foam Exfoliator
£25.72 £33.00
-20%
Frank Body The Multi Maskers Kit
Frank Body The Multi Maskers Kit
£11.96 £14.95
-20%
Herbivore Bamboo Charcoal Cleansing Bar Soap
Herbivore Bamboo Charcoal Cleansing Bar Soap
£10.40 £13.00
-18%
Bulldog Oil Control Bar Soap
Bulldog Oil Control Bar Soap
£4.12 £5.00
-18%
Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense
Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense
£17.32 £21.00
-17%
Acqua Di Parma Barbiere Pumice Face Scrub
Acqua Di Parma Barbiere Pumice Face Scrub
£20.25 £24.35
-16%
Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Sheet Mask
Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Sheet Mask
£2.52 £3.00
-11%
Seoulista Charcoal Detox Instant Facial
Seoulista Charcoal Detox Instant Facial
£7.15 £7.99
-9%
beautyblender Besties Starter Set
beautyblender Besties Starter Set
£21.00 £23.00
-7%
BeautyPro Spa At Home: Restore & Renew Set
BeautyPro Spa At Home: Restore & Renew Set
£14.95 £16.00
-5%
Morphe 9w Smoke & Shadow Artistry Palette
Morphe 9w Smoke & Shadow Artistry Palette
£12.35 £13.00
-3%
Morphe 18a Blue Ya Away Artistry Palette
Morphe 18a Blue Ya Away Artistry Palette
£19.42 £20.00
-1%
BARBER PRO Under Eye Mask
BARBER PRO Under Eye Mask
£4.99 £5.00
By Beauty Bay Origin 42 Colour Eyeshadow Palette
By Beauty Bay Origin 42 Colour Eyeshadow Palette
£23.00
Sunday Riley Charcoal Smoothie Jelly Body Scrub
Sunday Riley Charcoal Smoothie Jelly Body Scrub
£32.00
Milk Makeup Ubame Mascara
Milk Makeup Ubame Mascara
£20.50
DIOR Diorshow Black Out Mascara
DIOR Diorshow Black Out Mascara
£28.30
First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Anti-Breakout Charcoal Cleanser
First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Anti-Breakout Charcoal Cleanser
£20.00
Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet
Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet
£2.99
Morphe 35h Hot Spot Artistry Palette
Morphe 35h Hot Spot Artistry Palette
£24.73
Natasha Denona Chroma Crystal Top Coat
Natasha Denona Chroma Crystal Top Coat
£24.00
Formula 10.0.6 Draw It All Out Skin Detoxing Peel Mask
Formula 10.0.6 Draw It All Out Skin Detoxing Peel Mask
£7.49
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask
£25.62
Bioré Charcoal Anti-Blemish Cleanser
Bioré Charcoal Anti-Blemish Cleanser
£5.99
Bioré Charcoal Whipped Purifying Detox Mask
Bioré Charcoal Whipped Purifying Detox Mask
£6.99
Wishful Yo Detox Face & Body Enzyme Scrub
Wishful Yo Detox Face & Body Enzyme Scrub
£18.00
HydroPeptide Bambusa Blackhead Banisher Pore Perfecting Nose Mask
HydroPeptide Bambusa Blackhead Banisher Pore Perfecting Nose Mask
£19.00
Skin Republic For Men Facial Scrub & Charcoal
Skin Republic For Men Facial Scrub & Charcoal
£3.69
STARSKIN Sunset Strips 3-Step Advanced Pore Cleansing System
STARSKIN Sunset Strips 3-Step Advanced Pore Cleansing System
£8.81
Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque
Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque
£45.00
Bulldog Oil Control Face Scrub
Bulldog Oil Control Face Scrub
£5.79
Virtue Purifying Shampoo
Virtue Purifying Shampoo
£30.00
Q+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask
Q+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask
£7.04
e.l.f. Cosmetics Matte Putty Primer
e.l.f. Cosmetics Matte Putty Primer
£10.18
Nuxe Insta-Masque Trio Gift Set
Nuxe Insta-Masque Trio Gift Set
£18.50
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Any Way Texture Spray
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Any Way Texture Spray
£14.50
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Easy Does It Air Dry Balm
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Easy Does It Air Dry Balm
£17.35
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Soaring High Volumising Blowout Mist
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Soaring High Volumising Blowout Mist
£23.80
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Another Day Dry Shampoo
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Another Day Dry Shampoo
£21.20
Stila Stay All Day Matte Liquid Eyeliner
Stila Stay All Day Matte Liquid Eyeliner
£18.00
Scottish Fine Soaps Vetiver & Sandalwood Well Groomed Gift Set
Scottish Fine Soaps Vetiver & Sandalwood Well Groomed Gift Set
£24.95
Charcoal

Frequently Asked Questions about Charcoal products

What is charcoal?

It's time to get technical: activated charcoal is the by-product of carbon-containing materials such as wood, coconut shells and peat (not the charcoal used for your summer BBQs). It's been used in Ayurvedic treatments for centuries to treat issues such as gut health and is loved so much that it's dubbed 'black magic'.

How does activated charcoal work?

To put it simply, activated charcoal is more porous than regular charcoal. It boasts a negative electric charge, meaning it can attract, trap and absorb harmful toxins and chemicals before our body absorbs them. In fact, charcoal can hold over a thousand times its own mass, making it an ideal all-natural way to draw out dirt and impurities.

Why is charcoal used in beauty products?

There's a reason why charcoal has stormed beauty formulas. It works by pushing oils, dead skin cells and bacteria to the surface of your skin, before absorbing them and carrying them away when you rinse your face. As a result, you're left with a radiant complexion that's totally clean and clear.

Charcoal isn't solely reserved for your face. In fact, you can use it across your entire body to help remove toxins and gently exfoliate your skin. Discover activated charcoal in everything from body scrubs to shower gels and bath soaks to bath salts.

Like our skin, our scalps can also suffer from product build up, impurities and excess oil. We recommend implementing charcoal-infused hair goodies to help exfoliate and clarify the scalp and your locks. This helps promotes healthier-looking, stronger and luscious strands.

Why are charcoal masks good for your skin?

Charcoal face masks are your one-stop shop to a purified and clear complexion. It helps remove dead skin cells and build-up from the face. This ensures clean and clear results, which is perfect for blemish-prone skin types. Whether it's a peel-off, foaming or sheet formula, they help to zap zits, banish breakouts, shrink pores and prevent blackheads.

What skin type is charcoal best for?

All skin types can use charcoal-infused products, but they are especially recommended for those who suffer with acne, blackheads and excess oil.

As charcoal tends to be quite stripping, it's advised that you avoid using it frequently on dry areas of skin.

How does black charcoal for whiter teeth actually work?

In the same way that charcoal works for skin, it works for teeth. It's a great ingredient found in oral care products, such as toothpastes and teeth whitening treatments. Stains, tartar and bacteria are all swooped up by the charcoal's pores and washed away when you rinse your mouth. With frequent use, you can expect to reveal noticeably whiter teeth.

Are charcoal beauty products safe?

Totally. Your skin never absorbs the charcoal, which makes it completely safe for topical use. When it comes to brushing though, it can wear down the enamel on your teeth over time, so be sure to use a charcoal toothpaste that isn't too abrasive.

Hannah Liddle

Written by Hannah Liddle, Beauty Editor

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