Quick Overview
Belamo Activated charcoal is an odourless black powder made from common charcoal that’s been exposed to heat. Heating the charcoal to a high temperature causes little pockets or holes to form, making it highly absorbent. Activated charcoal has also become a popular ingredient in beauty and skin care products.
Removes Impurities- Activated Charcoal draws impurities and dirt from skin.
Reduces Acne- Accumulation of sebum and bacterial can clog your pores resulting frequent Acne episodes. Activated charcoal is a natural remedy which helps removing bacteria and impurities from pores.
Controls Oiliness-By removing dead skin cells and absorbing excess oil, activated charcoal provides skin a healthy glow. Activated charcoal’s slightly gritty texture makes it a great option for gentle exfoliation.
As a Face Mask- Using activated charcoal as a mask and scrub can help loosen the debris clogging up your pores. Highly absorptive properties of charcoal may help support body cleansing.
Generally, these masks appear to be safe, although overuse could cause skin dryness, redness, and sensitivity. Before using a charcoal mask for the first time, it's a good idea to test the product on a small patch of skin on the inside of your elbow.
DIY charcoal mask instructions
Follow these steps to make your charcoal mask:
1. Combine water and essential oil few drops (e.g., Lemon Oil, Te tree Oil or Lavender Oil) in a Glass bowl. You can check our Essential Oil segment for oil details.
2. Add bentonite or Multani clay to water-oil mixture. Allow it to absorb for a few minutes.
3. Add activated charcoal powder and raw honey to the bowl. Combine all ingredients to form a paste.
How to apply a charcoal mask.
1 Cleanse your face to remove dirt, oils, and makeup.
2 Use fingertips to spread the mask evenly over your face.
3 Gently massage it into your skin.
4 You can use a paintbrush or a soft-bristled brush to use it effectively.
5 Keep the mask away from eyes and mouth.
6 Keep 15 minutes to allow the mask to dry.
7 Rinse it off with luke warm water, dry your face and use some good moisturizer.
Safety tips.
Even though it is generally safe to use on your skin, there are a few safety precautions to keep in mind.
Don’t overuse the mask. Once or twice a week is enough. Using it more often may dry out your skin.
Before using check for a small patch test.
Lookout for allergy symptoms like burning, itching, redness or swelling after apply.
Stop using if any of these symptoms observed
Keep the mask away from eye area.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. DO NOT EAT/TAKE INTERNALLY IN ANY FORM. Keep out of reach of the Children.