Activated Charcoal – Trend or Foe?
Bella Breakdown We’ve seen the videos of the super sticky charcoal face masks, the slightly nauseating black toothpaste, and even the black activated charcoal ice cream! To say that activated charcoal has become a slight trend is an understatement. This is especially true with Instagram influencers posting videos of their experiences with activated charcoal products. For some reason we just can’t stop watching them rip out their pores, and making their teeth look like something out of a “Blair Witch” remake. But is the consumption of activated charcoal dangerous? While actually consuming it might not be dangerous, the use...
Zits are No Match for This Magic Ingredient
Bella Breakdown It’s been fun, acne. The secret ingredient to getting rid of acne is activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is the stuff used in water filters that attracts water’s impurities. It also acts like a magnet when used on your face, pulling toxins, dirt, and oil from pores. It has antibacterial properties and is gentle on the skin. There are many charcoal cleansers you can buy, or you can make your own. To make one at home, combine 1 teaspoon (five tablets) of activated charcoal, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/4 cup unscented pure castile soap, 1 tablespoon of...
