Why We Love
Charcoal
| The name “Charcoal” comes from the Old English words “cierran” (meaning “to change, turn”) and “col” (meaning “coal”). Initially used for heat, cavemen discovered its potential as a pigment for cave drawings around 30,000 BC. Activated charcoal, a special form of carbon, binds substances on its surface through adsorption, resulting in a black, odorless powder. It offers various benefits and is well-tolerated. The Phoenicians recognized charcoal’s outstanding substance-binding ability as early as 400 BC, storing water in charred barrels to enhance its taste. One of the main benefits is its use in emergency rooms for gastrointestinal decontamination. Activated charcoal has gained popularity as a natural remedy, detoxifying the body and improving kidney health. In Ayurveda, it is believed to alleviate digestive problems and promote healthy bowel movements. Charcoal also has external beauty benefits. It whitens teeth and is a common ingredient in natural toothpaste and whitening products. Additionally, it draws microparticles, including dirt, dust, chemicals, toxins, and bacteria, to the skin’s surface, aiding their removal. Its antimicrobial properties make it effective in treating skin conditions like acne and eczema. |
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Charcoal is the powerhouse Ayurvedic ingredient behind these best sellers.
UMA DEEPLY CLARIFYING NEEM CHARCOAL CLEANSER
UMA’s Deeply Clarifying Neem Charcoal Cleanser is a powerful formula enriched with natural ingredients that gently cleanse and purify the skin. The combination of neem and charcoal effectively removes impurities and toxins, while also reducing inflammation and nourishing the skin.
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Research and Benefits of Charcoal
1. Charcoal Face Masks for Clearer Skin
Because of activated charcoal’s ability to absorb bacteria and toxins in the body, some skin experts believe that a charcoal face mask can help draw impurities from the skin. Anecdotal evidence claims that by removing trapped dirt and bacteria from the skin, using a charcoal face mask can lead to a healthier, clearer complexion.
Study
Joseph Villarreal, Christopher A Kahn, James V Dunford, Ekta Patel, Richard F Clark Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Jan;33(1):56-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.10.019. Epub 2014 Oct 22.
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