charcoal powder
AKA “Charcoal Powder”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Charcoal powder
Mineral · Abrasive · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Charcoal
Mineral
Clean
Finely ground charcoal that gently removes dead skin and impurities. It absorbs excess oil and helps create a smooth, matte finish in formulas.
CAS #
16291-96-6, 7440-44-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Opacifying
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Opacity
Wound Healing
Brightens Skin
Draws out skin impurities
Helps detoxify pores
Provides gentle skin cleansing
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for detoxification and skin purification. Activated charcoal became popular in early 20th-century cosmetics after its absorbent properties were scientifically documented.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR