Activated Charcoal
form of carbon
Activated Charcoal
Other Name(s):
Charcoal Powder; Activated Carbon; CAS # 8021-96-6
The most commonly used raw materials for making Activated Charcoal include coconut husk, olive stones and other high carbon biomass waste products.
Is Activated Charcoal Faithful to Nature?
Yes.
Activated Charcoal is a natural ingredient made from renewable raw materials.
Benefits: Why is Activated Charcoal Used?
Whiter Teeth
Activated Charcoal gently removes plaque from the teeth.
Deep Cleansing
Activated Charcoal draws impurities from deep within the pores.
Great for Oily Skin
Activated Charcoal absorbs excess oils from the skin.
Smell Absorbing
Activated Charcoal can absorb smells making it an ingredient of choice for deodorants.
Activated Charcoal can be found as a single ingredient product for adding to face masks or homemade exfoliators but can be found in teeth whitening toothpastes, pore cleansing masks, antiperspirants, bar soaps, body cleansers, mascaras and more.
Activated Charcoal is made in high temperature (in excess of 900°C) furnaces by heating the raw materials
Activated Charcoal is both absorbent and adsorbent meaning that it both brings liquids plus dissolved solids in and adheres them to the surface of the particles respectively.
Activated Charcoal is frequently used in emergency rooms as an antidote for poisoning due to its properties that can prevent the absorption function of the stomach and the small intestine.
Notice: The information provided here is not intended as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.