Charcoal sounds like something you'd find in a backyard BBQ or a chemistry set, right? Turns out the activated kind can be a purifying skin-saver.
The Dermatologist Says:
"In general, charcoal is an absorbing, drying agent that acts as a magnet to draw out impurities," explains Jeannette Graf, M.D. "As a skin-care ingredient, it soaks up the dirt and oil that cause breakouts and blackheads."
Good Housekeeping Institute's Beauty Lab Says:
It may be most effective in formulas like masks that contain less water because "we found that charcoal absorbs not only sebum, the oily secretion in pores, but also water," says Birnur Aral, Ph.D., Beauty Lab director.
The Bottom Line:
Charcoal's oil-fighting qualities make it best for "misbehaving," oily, acne-prone skin. Find it in products like masks that are concentrated and stay on skin longer.
Products to Try:
• Freeman Beauty Feeling Beautiful Charcoal & Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask.
• Boscia Pore Purifying Black Strips.
• Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask.
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