5 Charcoal Face Mask Benefits & How To Apply  

The concept of facial masks might seem new to most people, but in reality, facial masks have been around for centuries. In recent years, however, facial masks, especially charcoal face masks, have become synonymous with high-end skin care. The newfound popularity of the activated charcoal face mask has made it a must-have in most fashion influencers’ skin care routines thanks to the VLCC Charcoal Peel-Off Mask benefits for many skin concerns. 

Known to be a great detoxifying agent, activated charcoal is commonly used in soaps, shampoos, face washes, and toothpaste, among other products.

What Is Activated Charcoal? 

Activated charcoal, or activated carbon, is made by heating charcoal in the presence of oxygen. This treatment changes the structure of the charcoal by making it porous and increasing its surface area. The resulting material absorbs and traps harmful chemicals and toxins.

Activated charcoal has been used as an emergency poison treatment as it can absorb and trap harmful chemicals. It has also been used to aid diarrhea, tooth whitening, and skin care.

Although it's made from the same base materials as the charcoal we use for grills and other heating equipment, activated charcoal is different and is safe to consume by humans.

5 Benefits Of Using Activated Charcoal Face Mask 

1) Cleanses Your Pores  

Due to its incredible molecular structure, activated charcoal is excellent at drawing out toxins, microbes, dead skin, and other particulate matter from your skin, leaving behind clear and bright skin.

2) Helps Reduce Acne  

Acne is caused by the excess buildup of dead skin cells, toxins, oil, and bacteria that get stuck inside your pores and, over time, can lead to inflammation, lesions, and pimples.

By removing all manner of impurities, including acne-causing bacteria, from your skin, activated charcoal face masks can effectively help with reducing and eliminating acne. If you are looking for a charcoal face mask for oily skin prone to acne, you can try the VLCC 7X Ultra Whitening & Brightening Charcoal Peel-Off Mask that helps extract excess oil from the skin and unclog pores for clear, oil-free skin. This facemask works to remove impurities, toxins, and tanning from the skin, making it the best face mask for glowing skin.

3) Purifies Your Pores 

When used as a fine powder in face washes, face packs, and face masks, activated charcoal can penetrate the skin’s pores and absorb all the impurities that clog them.

4) Brightens Your Skin  

Your skin is resilient, and it can tough out most environmental factors, but over time, damage starts to accrue and affects its overall health. Although face washes and cleansers are good to use daily, an effective Ultimo Blends Charcoal Face Pack can help remove blackheads, unclog pores, clear toxins, excess oil, and dead skin, keeping it clean and supple. The activated charcoal face pack is also enriched with the goodness of orange oil, chamomile oil and eucalyptus oil. 

5) Reduces Excess Oil 

Activated charcoal balances and controls your sebum production. However excess sebum can cause breakouts and acne.

How To Apply Activated Charcoal Peel-Off Face Mask 

If you want to know how to use a charcoal face mask, follow the below steps:

• Always start by cleansing your face before applying the face mask. Cleaning out your pores and removing impurities before applying the face mask helps the charcoal penetrate your skin better.

• Apply a generous amount of the mask on your face, including your chin, cheeks, and nose, gently but avoid the skin around your eyes and lips.

• Leave the mask on for 20 minutes, then peel off from the forehead towards the chin.

• Apply a moisturizer after drying your face.

Risks Of Using Activated Charcoal Face Masks:  

In most cases, activated charcoal is safe to be used by all skin types, and adverse side effects are considered extremely rare.

Having said that, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Before you try out your new activated charcoal face mask, do a quick patch test. Apply a small amount of the face mask on the skin inside of your elbow. If you notice that there isn’t any itchiness or redness within a few hours, then it’s most likely safe to use on your face.

How Often Should You Use The Activated Charcoal Face Mask? 

Remember to use the face mask once or twice a week. If you have sensitive skin, use it once every two weeks to be safe as the mask tends to dry out your skin.

Pro-Tip: As you need to leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes on your face, it’s recommended to include this activity at night as it might be more convenient for you.

For a complete skincare routine, explore the range of face packs and face masks that purify, and nourish your skin online from VLCC.