What is the CHARCOAL POWDER and what does it do?

Role: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

Family: CHARBON

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Charcoal powder, known as I.N.C.I. for Charcoal Powder, is a natural ingredient renowned for its detoxifying and purifying properties. But what exactly is charcoal powder?

First used in 1811 to counter the lethal effects of a dose of arsenic trioxide, charcoal is derived from the combustion of carbon-rich materials such as wood, coconut or bamboo. It is called "activated charcoal" when this combustion takes place at high temperature.
What are the benefits of charcoal powder for the skin?

Activated charcoal is a plant ingredient increasingly used in skin care products. Present in many masks and soaps, it offers multiple benefits to the epidermis.

Activated charcoal absorbs excess sebum: Sebum build-up can block pores, leading to the appearance of blackheads and/or blackheads. By absorbing excess sebum, activated charcoal prevents the appearance of pimples and matifies oily skin. It gives skin a radiant glow and evens out skin tone.

Activated charcoal eliminates impurities: Activated charcoal is capable of absorbing toxins and impurities from the skin's surface. It is therefore particularly recommended to use a product based on activated charcoal if you live in a polluted environment, to purify and detoxify your skin.

Activated charcoal to gently exfoliate the skin: Activated charcoal has a granular yet gentle texture that gently exfoliates the skin mechanically. It eliminates dead cells on the skin's surface, stimulating cell renewal.

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