Update: I recommend using this product and then exfoliating after. I've noticed that all of the product does not come off with just water. Working on some new variations to combat this.
About a year ago I bought my first charcoal-based product. I didn’t do any research on it but all I knew was that it was supposed to detoxify my skin. It was natural too so I was sold. I purchased the activated charcoal face scrub from Onyae Naturals and although I haven’t repurchased in a while I absolutely love this product. I noticed that my skin would clear up when I used it about twice a week and it was then that I decided to do some research into activated charcoal (Onyae Naturals Activated Charcoal Face Scrub Review).
For one,
this is not a new or innovative material. Activated charcoal has been around
for centuries which shouldn’t surprise us folk that like raw materials. Just
know that any natural or earth-based material has been around for ages and that
our generation or the one before are not the first to find out about it or
incorporate it into our lifestyles. According to this article activated
charcoal can be made from bituminous coal, sub-bituminous coal, lignite coal,
coconut shells, wood, etc. More from this article:
Activated carbon is defined as carbon that has been
heated or otherwise treated to increase its adsorptive capacity.
The key property of activated carbon is adsorption, which allows
gases and chemicals to adhere to millions of microscopic pores on the internal
surface area of the material. Adsorption
should not be confused with absorption (spelled with a B). Adsorption
is the adhesion of molecules from a gas or liquid (adsorbate) to a surface of a
material (adsorbent). Absorption is the process in which a molecule (the adsorbate)
permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid (the absorbent). So Adsorption
is a surface adhesion phenomenon while absorption utilizes the
total volume of the material to capture the absorbent.
“Activating” carbon is the process of making the carbon high in
surface area to facilitate adsorption.
Adsorption opens a world of opportunity for industrial
applications. Activated carbon is used to filter water, purify gas, and is even
used as an ingredient in prescription medicines.
I know for a
fact that I will be creating variations of these masks but I wanted to start
off with something very simple.
Disclaimer:
Activated charcoal powder is very fine and light making it the perfect product
for a huge mess so be careful when opening the bag and transferring the
charcoal. In case of a spill, hard surfaces will be fine after a quick wipe
down with a non-toxic cleaner or plain water but fabrics can be trickier
Ingredients
Activated Charcoal – Amazon
Eye measurements: Use the amount you
want depending on how many uses you want. I store mine for two weeks so I use
about 4-5 spoonful’s.
Tea Tree Oil* – Whole Foods but can be purchased here
1-2
drops
Sea Salt*
A Pinch
Water
Eye measurement but pour liquids in
gradually. You should have more dry products than wet to avoid a very water-y
consistency
*optional
Mix it all
together and enjoy!
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