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Charcoal is God's gift to the world. There, I said it. It can be used for SO MANY THINGS: cooking, cleaning, dental hygiene, bathing, beauty, health purposes — the list goes on and on. Here are some of the most recommended charcoal products on Amazon, so over time, you too can shine bright like a diamond!
1. This natural teeth whitening powder is infused with coconut and charcoal to bring you a naturally whiter smile. It even comes with its own toothbrush!
2. I'm about to go off on you about how much I LOVE the Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strip. If you’re prone to blackheads on your nose (like me) this pore strip will help rip those suckers out, leaving you looking smoother than a baby’s bottom.
3. On the topic of peels, we can’t talk about charcoal without talking about those iconic charcoal peel-off face masks. If you have blackheads and blemishes all over your face, then this mask could be the solution to your skin troubles.
4. Why limit to just using charcoal on your face? Sometimes we break out on other parts of our bodies, too. Luckily, there's this charcoal detoxifying soap bar. It's vegan friendly, helps soothe irritated skin, and can be used on your face or body.
5. Remember when I said charcoal can literally do anything? Well, I really meant it! This charcoal stick can help filter your drinking water. That's right — charcoal can clean water! The best part is you don't have to throw the sticks out after using them. Just boil them every two weeks for 10 minutes, let them dry, and then they're ready to use again for purifying!
6. Similar to charcoal sticks, there are charcoal water filter bags, which basically look like tea bags but do everything a water filter would. They can filter up to a year’s worth of water before needing to be replaced.
7. This multi-purposed charcoal powder that can be used for all kinds of things: teeth whitening, skin care, etc. Reviewers even rave about how easily it mixes with other liquids, making it great for creating a detoxifying drink.
8. These Garnier charcoal-infused towelettes help draw out pore-clogging dirt, impurities, oils, and makeup — leaving your skin looking and feeling healthy.
9. Did you know charcoal can eliminate odors and actually purify the air around it? A charcoal air purifying bag will help remove those nasty smells in your car, closet, and shoes. Charcoal is that girl who can do it all!
10. Take charcoal into the shower with this charcoal shower gel for your face, body, and hair! It works to extract dirty from the body without drying it out and has been dermatologist approved.
11. Look: everyone farts. Your celebrity crush, your parents, the love of your life – everyone. Help control them a little better with some charcoal pills that help intestinal disorders such as gas or diarrhea.
12. Even Crest has jumped on the charcoal train with their Crest 3D White charcoal toothpaste. It’s not completely black, so it won’t stain your skin like other charcoal products might, but you’ll still get the exact same result!
13. You can even use a charcoal menstrual pad — it’ll soak up the liquid and odors during that time of the month. I wasn’t lying when I said charcoal does it all!
14. Charcoal can also help clean things other than your body. With some horticultural charcoal you can rub a little bit to remove rust on old objects, you can mix some in with soil to help keep your plants alive, and of course it’s great for helping start a fire in the bonfire pit.
15. You can brush your teeth and do a face mask at the same time with the ecologically sourced charcoal powder! Not only will it do wonders for your teeth and skin, but the company that make it prides itself in ensuring no old-growth forests have been affected in the production of their charcoal items.
16. Okay, there’s ANOTHER charcoal product I personally have used (can you tell I love charcoal?). This charcoal cleaning cleanser extracts the oil from your skin to clear acne and fix damaged pores. I started noticing a massive difference in my oil levels after just one week.
17. All right, I have ONE more charcoal product I love using and it’s this charcoal face wash. It’s designed for men’s skin, so if you have a beard like me, it will go beyond the hair to ensure a proper clean.
18. No one wants bad breath, but this charcoal bad breath destroyer will give your tastebuds a wake-up call. It works at removing coffee stains from your mouth, all while leaving your breath fresh by cleaning your tongue of leftover food particles.
19. Did you know that a lot of protein powders that you drink post-workout can make your breath smell really bad? A good way to combat that is adding some bulking charcoal powder to your protein shakes. It will diffuse the bad breath and you’ll hardly notice that’s even in your drink! (Except for the colour change, that is.)
20. Keep this charcoal air freshener in your fridge to help keep your fruits and veggies fresh for longer! It cleans the air by trapping odor, removes excess moisture, and stops mildew and mold from growing.
21. Some charcoal foam will help make bathtime a fun time. This bathing foam uses a combination of charcoal and black lava salt to help cleanse skin and leave it looking refreshed. Plus, bubble baths are just plain GOOD.
22. This natural charcoal teeth whitening kit is the most-reviewed and highest-praised charcoal product on Amazon. With more than 2,250 positive reviews, that means a lot of people are walking around with whiter smiles thanks to this product.
Give yourself that Lizzo self-love and self-care you deserve and enjoy a charcoal product!
