Charcoal
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Carbon Nanotube, Elemental Carbon, Carbon, Vitreous, Carbon 12, SUPERSORBON S1, CHEBI:33415, 231-153-3, 610-410-7
Synthetic
Charcoal
Not Clean
Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances
Solubility Solubility in water: none
Formula
C
Mol. Weight
12.01
CAS #
16291-96-6, 7440-44-0
Form
Powder
State
Carbon, activated is a black grains that have been treated to improve absorptive ability. May heat spontaneously if not properly cooled after manufacture.
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Opacifying
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Opacity
Wound Healing
Brightens Skin
Gently polishes surface
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
Activated charcoal has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to absorb impurities, though modern skincare use became popular in the early 2000s. Ancient cultures used charcoal medicinally for internal and external applications, and it was rediscovered in contemporary cosmetics for pore-cleansing and detoxification claims.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR