Charcoal
Also known as: Charcoal Powder
Primarily carbon substance formed by charring organic material
Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is Charcoal?
Primarily carbon substance formed by charring organic material in absence of oxygen. One teaspoonful of Activated Charcoal USP has a surface area of more than 10,000 square feet, which gives charcoal unique absorption properties.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Chemosphere, August 2005, pages 1,129-1,140 []
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Ceska a Slovenska Farmacie, November 2004, pages 304-309. []
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