5 Secrets of Activated Charcoal

Used as a detoxifying agent in many skincare products

Its gentle and naturally derived nature makes it beneficial by providing soothing skin benefits without harmful chemicals.

Brightening of the surface of the skin be removing toxins, dirt, oils, and dead skin cells

Want to know what all the charcoal fuss is about? In honor of being fully transparent with you all and the products made in the Palmer Proper Supply Co Shop, I am going to share the benefit and use of activated charcoal in my skincare line. Activated charcoal has a long history of being used in skincare and cosmetics. The reason for this is because of the many benefits it has on the skin as a gentle detoxifier. Here are the 5 Secrets of Activated Charcoal as a simple, yet effective, skin solution ingredient. The key to #NaturallyBetterSkincare starts here. 

Detoxifying

Activated charcoal has the ability to pull toxins and harmful substances like pollutants from the surface of the skin. It does this by grabbing onto those chemicals that could cause harm to the skin. Keep in mind though that while it works well to remove the bad, it also removes the good in this process. That’s why the importance of following up with a toner and moisturizer is key when using activated charcoal in skincare products. 

Prevents Breakouts

Because of its ability to cling to just about anything it comes into contact with, activated charcoal easily binds to bacteria on the surface of the skin. This effectively removes the bacteria from the skins surface in turn causing less breakouts and irritations from the many things that cause skin bacteria to grow rapidly. Think about how many times your touch your face everyday. What about the bacteria you have on your pillow from laying your head down for a quick afternoon nap? Remember that bacteria is everywhere and we shouldnt fear it but instead know what can help maintain it. 

Side Note: If you’re not washing your sheets once a week you should start immediately. 

Removes Dirt and Oils

If you look at activated charcoal through a microscope you would see its characteristic sponge like texture. Like a sponge it is highly porous and creates a surface are that helps trap dirt and oils from deep within the pores. When these dirt and oils are removed from pores, the oils responsible to balancing our skin can reach the skins surface more easily. This removal reduces irritation and also helps minimize the appearance of pores. 

Brightens & Tones

The above mentions the ways in which activated charcoal works. The benefit of its many uses mentioned above can brighten skin tones be removing the damaged and dry skin cells that cause dullness to your complexion. Its also helpful in removing discoloration by reducing inflammation caused by dirts, oils, and toxins. Activated charcoal is a powerful ingredient in maintaining more youthful skin because of the many ways it works to keep the surface of the skin clean.

Gentle

Activated charcoal is natural. It’s made by burning carbon based raw materials, such as plants. In the case of activated charcoal used in products found in the Shop Organic Coconut shells are use to provide gentle and natural detoxifying charcoal. The simplicity and effectiveness of charcoal makes it a powerful ingredient in natural skincare. It’s also the main reason I use it in many of the products found here.

To get started on finding products with activated charcoal I recommend using the Skin Quiz on the Palmer Proper Supply Co website. AI technology helps find products that are best suited for you based on your daily lifestyle. I would recommend love to also hear from you with how activated charcoal has benefited your skincare routine. Please reach out to on Instagram or Twitter where I am always available to help you find better skin solutions with #NaturallyBetterSkincare.