Charcoal contains carbon which helps prevent myriad skin and health problems. These problems can be dealt with better with natural ingredients. Such an ingredient is activated charcoal.
Charcoal is an active natural treatment product that is used to catch chemicals and toxins in the body. But this is different from the charcoal that is used in barbecue grills. The following are some beauty and health advantages that are provided by activated charcoal:
• Skin health Charcoal is effective in the treatment of acne and body odor. It also relieves pain and discomfort that results from rashes caused by poison oak, insect bites, snake bites, et cetera. Also, the pain followed by a bee sting or a mosquito bite can be calmed down by taking one capsule of activated charcoal with half a tablespoon of coconut oil. It should be applied to the affected area. By applying it again and again after every 30 minutes, you will eventually get rid of the discomfort and itching. It should be wrapped with a bandage for better results.
For treating skin acne, charcoal is also a renowned ingredient. It is mixed with aloe Vera gel and then applied over the face. It is then left to get dry and then rinsed off. It works in a way that it gets attached to the environmental toxins and dirt that are trapped in the skin. They contribute to acne production. It is also used for treating skin spots.
• Anti ageing. Ageing is an axiomatic truth of life and it is all natural. But it may be enhanced by food, makeup, environment or home. It loads the toxins in our skin. By taking in charcoal, premature-ageing could be prevented.
For this purpose, two capsules of charcoal are taken after eating heavy meals, non -organic foods or any other Toxins. This activates cognitive function. It also reduces brain fog. It helps in developing a healthier kidney. Liver functions at its best. It also results in a healthier digestive tract.
• Minimization of pores. Activated charcoal has an oil absorbing power. But is used to open and unclog the pores. It frees and clears the impurities that can cause whiteheads and blackheads. The size of the skin pores may remain the same, but they do appear smaller due to the absence of toxins and dirt.
• Treating skin conditions. Charcoal can heal damaged skin by its anti-fungal anti-bacterial properties. It can calm the skin’s conditions of psoriasis and eczema.
• Exfoliation. Charcoal has a gritty and soft texture due to which it can serve as a natural exfoliant. It removes the dead skin cells off the skin and reveals the healthy and new skin underneath.
Conclusion Activated charcoal is the best natural ingredient used for making skin appear healthier and fresher. It has plenty of health and skin benefits. It can be used in a number of ways to treat various skin disorders. But its overuse may cause redness, itching and dryness.
