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DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask

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October 8, 2017 by Andrea 6 Comments

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DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask | homemadeforelle.com

A Brief (and selective) History of Activated Charcoal

I was first introduced to activated charcoal 5 years ago, when I learned that it was an effective home teeth whitener.  More commonly though, people have been observing the absorbent properties of activated charcoal since the 1700s (source).  In the 1800s, activated charcoal was clinically shown to prevent poisonings in animals and humans.  Today, it is widely used in hospitals and emergency situations, in conjunction with gastric emptying, to treat poisonings and overdoses (source).

Activated Charcoal hits Mainstream Beauty Industry

I have noticed in the past few years that Activated Charcoal is becoming more well known, especially in the beauty industry.  Companies like Biore are making Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser (which ranks 6 out of 10 on EWG’s Skin Deep list).  There are other organic brands that are also making facial soaps and scrubs, like Gold Mountain Beauty and Chic Republic.

DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask | homemadeforelle.com

Activated Charcoal as a Beauty Ingredient

Because activated charcoal is so absorbent, there is a commonly held belief that it is beneficial in absorbing and removing bacteria, chemicals and other build up on the facial skin.

I will note that I have not seen any published peer-reviewed journal articles or PubMed articles that verify this claim.  However, there is little monetary incentive for anyone to do those studies, so it’s not too surprising they don’t exist.

In any case, it doesn’t appear that there is much risk in using activated charcoal on the skin, so give it a shot and see what you think!

DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask | homemadeforelle.com

DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask

What you’ll need (affiliate links added)

  • 1 tsp Activated Charcoal Powder 
  • 1/2 tsp Bentonite Clay
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 2 drops lavender essential oil 
  • 1 drop tea tree essential oil 
  • 1 tsp water

Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Apply liberally to clean face, avoiding eyes and mouth.  Allow to dry for 10 minutes, then remove with warm water.

If needed, add a dab of olive oil or coconut oil to the skin to moisturize afterwards.

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DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Activated Charcoal Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Bentonite Clay
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 2 drops lavender essential oil
  • 1 drop tea tree essential oil
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl. Apply liberally to clean face, avoiding eyes and mouth. Allow to dry for 10 minutes, then remove with warm water.
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Use these Ingredients in Other Recipes

Do you have activated charcoal, bentonite clay and honey on hand?  Check out these other recipes!

  • All Natural Diaper Cream 
  • Homemade Eyeshadow Primer
  • Homemade Cosmetics

Find more DIY Face Mask recipes here!

 

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Comments

  1. Awdur says

    February 18, 2018 at 9:03 am

    Is French Green Clay exchangeable with bentonite clay?

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    • Andrea says

      February 21, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Yes – you can substitute french green clay for bentonite clay in this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Trysh says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Love the delivery of this article. That brief history lesson is something that many people aren’t aware of.

    Reply
  3. Alannah Jacques says

    October 29, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    How long does this last for? Does is need to be kept in the fridge, or can it be kept in a container?

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      November 4, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      This should be fine for a couple weeks in an air-tight container (otherwise it might dry out). It does not need to be refrigerated 🙂

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    September 20, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    I’ve not used activated charcoal. I appreciate your detailed background and info on it. (But I confess, I was hoping for a picture of you in the mask. 🙂 )

    Reply

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