Activated charcoal has taken the DIY beauty community by storm! We’re seriously obsessed with activated charcoal and we’ve made hundreds of different face, hair, and body masks out of this wonderful element! But did you know that activated charcoal has many more uses other than just face and hair masks? Activated charcoal not only detoxifies and cleanses – it’s so much more than that! These 10 surprising ways to use activated charcoal will seriously up your charcoal game!
Before we dive into these DIY recipes, let’s take a closer look at what exactly activated charcoal really is. As you may already know, activated charcoal is the fine black powder that is made from bone char, coconut shells, coal, olive pits, petroleum coke, peat, or sawdust. The charcoal gets activated once it is processed at very high temperatures. Charcoal that you use for your barbecue is NOT the same thing as activated charcoal powder that is used for the skin and hair. The charcoal used for barbecues has not been activated by high heat, and also contains substances that are toxic to humans.
10 Surprising Ways to Use Activated Charcoal That You Never Knew About!
#1. A DIY Eyeliner
Because activated charcoal is so dark, it’s no wonder it would be the perfect ingredient in a homemade eyeliner! Just mix 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil with 2-3 capsules of activated charcoal and scoop into an empty, clean eyeshadow tin. Now that your DIY eyeliner is ready, all you need to do is grab an eyeliner pencil, dip it in, and get to tracing!
#2. A DIY Mascara
Ran out of mascara but have some activated charcoal laying around? No problem! Just mix activated charcoal with a few drops of coconut oil and use a clean mascara wand to pick up the mixture. Apply like you would any mascara! Your lashes will be midnight black and stay put all day long!
#3. A Teeth Whitener
There are HOARDS of people that swear by using activated charcoal to brush their teeth. And it’s true – activated charcoal is an AMAZING teeth whitener. Simply mix in some activated charcoal with a little bit of water until it forms a paste. Then, brush your teeth with the mixture and leave on for 3 minutes. Rinse out and enjoy your pearly whites! Gentle enough to use every day!
#4. A DIY Skin Salve
Activated charcoal is amazing at soothing skin, especially if you have any allergies or itchiness. Simply mix in some activated charcoal capsules with an ointment and apply to affected areas. Read more
Also read:10 Crucial Skin Care Don’ts
