Activated Charcoal, cosmetic uses and benefits

Activated carbon presents cosmetic uses and very effective properties for the care of our skin. Let’s find out all the virtues of charcoal and how to use it.

The charcoal has many cosmetic uses and properties precious that you can make to take care in a completely natural way of their beauty. This type of coal has been in vogue for a few years now, both in terms of nutrition and beauty, thanks to its purifying and antibacterial properties, which are very useful especially for skin care. Let’s find out how to use activated charcoal for your natural beauty remedies.

It is one of the most used natural remedies to combat intestinal and digestive problems:  the activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is ideal for those suffering from disorders related to those typical bloating and all aerophobia. But not only, so let’s try to find out together what the other beneficial properties of charcoal are and how to use them.

Activated charcoal to whiten the teeth

Let us not be fooled by its black color! The charcoal to whiten the teeth is really able to make the difference for our smile. We recommend mixing 2 tablespoons of baking soda – from numerous cosmetic uses – 2 tablespoons of clay and powdered activated charcoal in capsules (it takes 2). With the mixture made proceed to brush the teeth and then rinse with the usual toothbrush and toothpaste you use every day. This treatment should not be used for more than a week and no more than once a day.

Activated charcoal for hair

The charcoal can be used as a remedy for oily hair or dandruff. Just pour in a small bowl the shampoo necessary to wash the hair and add a powdered charcoal capsule. At this point, rub the hair well and rinse thoroughly for a clean and bright hair.

Activated charcoal for the skin

The skin that best benefits from the use of charcoal is shiny, mixed or oily skin. Activated carbon, in fact, purifies and opacifies the skin, freeing it from impurities such as pimples and blackheads. For example, make a charcoal mask using half a teaspoon of charcoal powder and 10 drops of water – to which you can add some essential oil – to mix until you reach a creamy mixture that you can apply on the face avoiding lips and eye contour. The shutter speed is about 20 minutes and the mask should be rinsed with warm water.

Therefore, there are so many cosmetic uses for charcoal. All that remains is to try the type of treatment that best suits the needs of each of us.