7 Reasons You Need To Add Charcoal To Your Beauty Routine
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- 16 Sep 2022
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One morning we’re fanning the flames of that charcoal stove in preparation for the yummy jollof rice, and the next thing we’re scurrying around the beauty aisle looking for charcoal to meet one beauty need or the other. Amazing right?
The irony of how dear ol’ messy charcoal (which our mothers scolded us for picking up and dirtying our clothes) has become something essential in our beauty regimen is beyond surprising. But hey, it works and you might have to consider jumping on this healthy bandwagon.
Activated charcoal is made from coal (of course, you know you already know that) but has been exposed to high temperature and activating agents, and sometimes gas to expand its surface area. Simply put, activated charcoal is plain charcoal worked on to be used medically. Otherwise, you can think of it as charcoal on steroids. It was used to treat overdose and acute poisoning but has now been discovered to be great for the skin, hair, and teeth as well.
These reasons might convince you to add charcoal to your beauty routine…
#1. Activated charcoal is great for deep cleansing
Activated charcoal is known for its deep cleansing ability. According to a study from 2019, it is able to enlarge the pores and enhance the cleansing of the skin by removing dead cells. Additionally, the pores reverted to their usual sizes within an hour of the treatment. Read More…
