Sense of Luxury by Arita Bagwandin SOL Feb Love Issue | Page 29
HEALTH
Activated Charcoal Skincare
T There's a reason why you
will increasingly nd
activated charcoal in
m a k e u p a n d
skincare products.
There's evidence to
suggest that
charcoal can not
only greatly help in
reducing acne but
also in preventing
further breakouts. It
is also antibacterial
and an exfoliant which
helps in leaving skin clear
and glowing.
here is a great buzz p, lately, around
charcoal and its apparent variety of
benets for our health and skincare and
in treatment for bites, rashes,
anti-aging etc. Activated
charcoal has been
documented as being
highly absorbent of
most poisons and
toxins before they
can harm our
bodies and is
probably one of
the reasons that
this black powder
has been used for
thousands of years
in both Chinese and
Ayurvedic medicine.
Activated charcoal, not to
be confused with our everyday
grilling charcoal, is fast becoming one of the
most popular new must have ingredients in
everything from health products and
supplements to makeup and beauty
products as it has incredible effects reaching
across all these sectors.
So what exactly does this "new age miracle
powder" do? We have a few of the most
popular reasons that activated charcoal is
used.
Mix together activated charcoal, honey,
turmeric and apple cider vinegar with
water to make a paste. Apply on skin as a
great mask.
Removal of toxins
Many toxic compounds like pesticides for
example, attach themselves
to the activated
charcoals surface,
which in turn helps in
preventing the body
from absorbing these