5 Activated Charcoal Products To Boost Your Skin Health

Cool Coal

“Activated charcoal” is not the bricks from your grill—it’s a black powder designed to remove toxins from your body.

Smith & Cult Blackdrop Charcoal Brightening Primer, $32

Bamboo charcoal brightens your skin while absorbing oil, and black pearl extract smooths skin. It reduces the appearance of pores, so wear it under foundation or by itself.

Primally Pure Charcoal Deodorant, $16

This natural deo smells fresh and contains baking soda (for odor), kaolin clay and coconut charcoal (detoxifiers) and non-nano zinc oxide (for soothing irritation).

Primal Pit Paste Tough Teeth Charcoal Tooth Powder, $11

This black powder, made from activated charcoal, baking soda, kaolin and bentonite clays and mint essential oils, leaves your teeth surprisingly white.

Yes To Tomatoes Anti-Pollution Detoxifying Charcoal Bubbling Wipes, $5.99

Made with tomato extract and charcoal, these wipes bubble up to swipe away dirt, pollutants, makeup or sweat on your face and neck. Throw them in your gym bag—no rinsing necessary!

Joanna Vargas Miracle Bar, $22

Shea butter hydrates skin, olive oil softens it, charcoal absorbs toxins and bamboo powder increases elasticity in this moisturizing bar.