charcoal powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Charcoal
Not Clean
Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances
CAS #
16291-96-6, 7440-44-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Opacifying
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Opacity
Wound Healing
Brightens Skin
Draws out skin impurities
Helps detoxify pores
Provides gentle skin cleansing
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for detoxification and skin purification. Activated charcoal became popular in early 20th-century cosmetics after its absorbent properties were scientifically documented.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR