13 Charcoal Beauty Products That Deliver Healthier Skin, Teeth, and Hair
Nov 19, 2018
In case you missed it, charcoal is standing center stage in beauty, popping up in everything from cleansers and face masks to clarifying hair treatments and electric toothbrushes. Whichever product you gravitate toward, you can expect similar detoxifying benefits. Where the potent ingredient helps draw out impurities and regulate sebum production for hair and skin, it binds to acidic plaque buildup on teeth to remove stains and encourage healthier gums and fresher breath. Keep clicking for 13 charcoal skincare, haircare, and oral care products to stock up on stat.
IGK Swipe Up Charcoal Dry Shampoo Hair Blotting Tissues ($18): There are blotting papers for your skin, so why not for you hair? These are coated with activated charcoal powder to quickly and easily sop up excess oil anytime, anywhere.
BURST Oral Care Rose Gold Sonic Toothbrush ($100, Available November 15): Designed with charcoal-coated bristles, this high-speed toothbrush buffs away plaque and surface stains. The rose gold option comes with a matching carrying case for on-the-go brushing.
Yes to Tomatoes Anti-Pollution Detoxifying Charcoal Bubble Wipes ($6): Made with 95 percent natural ingredients, these wipes use charcoal and oxygen to deep-clean your skin, removing any and every trace of dirt, makeup, and oil.
Garnier Ultra Clean Charcoal 3-in-1 Wash + Scrub + Mask ($8): This multitasking formula works three different ways: Mix it with water to use as a cleanser, apply it to wet skin and massage to slough off dead cells, or leave it on for five minutes to make it a mask.
Pantene Pro-V Blends Charcoal Shampoo ($6) and Conditioner Renewing Cream Rinse($10): This dream team leaves your hair feeling fresh, clean, and weightless thanks to charcoal's ability to bust through the buildup of excess oil and product residue.
Colgate Essentials Daily Toothbrush + Toothpaste with Charcoal ($9): Charcoal helps remove stains and impurities to promote a brighter smile and fresher breath. And you get a toothbrush to put the product to the test too!
Glamglow Starpotion Charcoal Clarifying Oil ($54): Any face oil can hydrate, but this one goes above and beyond, clarifying your complexion (thanks, charcoal), while also protecting your skin from pollution. Antioxidants for the win.
Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Honey Mask ($34): Designed for normal, dry, and oily skin, this mask uses bamboo charcoal to keep your pores clear, plus two kinds of honey to nourish and soften your complexion.
Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil ($25): This scalp cleanser uses pink charcoal to absorb toxins, dirt, and pollution. Work it into dry roots, let it sit for three to five minutes, then rinse out and shampoo as usual.
Hello Activated Charcoal Fluoride-Free Whitening Toothpaste ($6): For whiter teeth, try this minty black toothpaste. Not only is it fluoride-free, it's also made without sulfates or artificial flavors.
Peach and Lily Charcoal Crystal Hydrating Shimmer Peel-Off Mask ($10): Sure, the shimmery black color makes this mask totally Insta-worthy, but, more importantly, it's packed with good-for-your skin ingredients. Charcoal and kaolin clay pull out gunk and grime, while hyaluronic acid packs a hit of hydration.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment ($32): Formulated with a mix of charcoal, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, tea tree oil, and witch hazel, massage a few drops of this potent hair treatment into your scalp to soothe itchiness and minimize oil production.
Bioré Charcoal Whipped Purifying Detox Mask ($6): Ideal for oily skin, this cooling face mask absorbs impurities and mattifies skin for a refreshing deep clean.
What charcoal products have you tried? Tell us @BritandCo!
What charcoal products have you tried? Tell us @BritandCo!
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