Charcoal Extract
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Activated Charcoal Extract, Wood Charcoal Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Charcoal
Extract
Clean
Charcoal Extract is the extract of Charcoal Powder.
Form
Liquid
Functions
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Activated charcoal has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Ayurvedic and Chinese practices for detoxification. In modern skincare, it gained popularity in the early 2000s as a purifying ingredient for removing impurities and oil from skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR