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Charcoal Powder

Often labeled as: Activated Charcoal

The porous powder that traps surface dirt.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Carbon that has been treated with oxygen to make it highly porous. These millions of tiny pores act like a net to trap dirt, oil, and environmental pollution.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Detoxifies the skin surface, mattifies, and assists in deep cleansing.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often combined with Kaolin or Bentonite for a supreme oil-control mask.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It pulls blackheads out like a magnet.

The Science

It only absorbs surface oil. To truly dissolve a deep blackhead, you still need a BHA (Salicylic Acid).

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Charcoal Powder