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Is the Charcoal Trend Here to Stay?

Castor oil, turmeric, the fermentation craze… beauty trends tend to take some unexpected turns.

And you never know which ones will stick around and which ones will speed by, never to be heard from again.

One trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere?

Many claim it makes your teeth whiter, has powerful effects in smoothies and face masks alike, and sometimes saves lives.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…

Charcoal!

Articles calling charcoal the “latest beauty trend” started popping up a few years ago.

The New York Times featured charcoal in its “Beauty Spot” section as far back as 2013, and it seems this trend was built to last!

Check out Amazon’s Best Sellers in Skincare list at any given time, and you’re bound to find at least one charcoal product there.

(Today a charcoal blackhead removing mask sits at #21.)

What’s behind all this popularity?

And is there any science to its effectiveness, or does it just make for attention-grabbing product pics on Insta?

Let’s dive into the science behind it, the difference between charcoal and activated charcoal, and the true effects it can have on your skin. Read more

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