Activated charcoal is my new best friend. About a year ago, I bought some activated charcoal capsules at the Vitamin Shoppe. I bought them because I was looking for a natural teeth whitener and activated charcoal was one. I took a capsule, opened it up, and poured the black powder in a dish. I wet my toothbrush and brushed my teeth with the powder. I left it on my teeth for about 10 minutes swishing it around. The results were instant. I was shocked to see my teeth noticeably whiter.
Activated charcoal has been around for years. Its a fine black powder that is orderless, tasteless, and non-toxic. It's used in hospital emergency rooms for patients who overdose on drug and alcohol. It removes toxins from the body. The charcoal is "activated" because it is produced to have a very fine particle size. One 50-gram dose of activated charcoal has the surface area of 10 football fields. Activated charcoal traps chemicals and toxins to prevent absorption. It helps reduce the instances of acne and other skin impurities and works wonders for completely removing makeup.
My favorite activated charcoal products:
Charcoal Cleansing Bar by Beautycounter - Charcoal Cleansing Bar
Currently I'm washing my face with the charcoal cleansing bar. This bar detoxifies and absorbs impurities in your skin without drying it out.
Gender Bender Bar by Perfectly Posh - Gender Bender Bar
This was my first experience with activated charcoal. I received a sample of this bar was I was hooked after the first time I used it. This can be used on the face and body.
Whole Lava Love Exfoliator by Perfectly Posh - Whole Lava Love
This is a mix of charcoal powder, sugar beads, and volcanic ash. This exfoliator leaves your skin feeling amazing. Exhilarating natural tea tree and mint fragrance make this ash as good as it gets!
Boscia Konjac Cleansing Sponge from Sephora - Boscia Konjac Cleansing Sponge
This pillow-soft sponge is infused with bamboo charcoal. It cleanses and exfoliates to detoxify the pores. The sponge should be replaced every two to three months.
Activated Charcoal Capsules from the Vitamin Shoppe - Activated Charcoal Capsules
As I said above, you can whiten your teeth with these capsules. You can also add the powder to your existing face wash. Either way, just BE CAREFUL. This powder form of charcoal gets everywhere!
