Charcoal Is The New Black!

Charcoal, yes charcoal. One of the most popular products in the health and wellness industry for what seems to be a life time. Charcoal is one of the most versatile ingredients, it can be used inside the body as an absorption product for toxins, can be used to whiten teeth, even on your hair to thoroughly clean the scalp! It's an all-around product, you cannot go wrong with it. Zissy Lewin, wellness expert and author of “The Ultimate Guide to Activated Charcoal” dives deeper into the range of products using activated charcoal, from drinking it in Kombucha to identifying the best charcoal tabs for abdominal pains, and even the best charcoal powders for teeth whitening and gentlemen, beard soap!  

So why charcoal? What is the deal? What's the buzz?

Activated charcoal, "is made by burning natural, carbon-rich materials (bamboo, wood, coconut shells, olive pits or coal) in low-oxygen concentrations

I know this may sound like you should go use the coals from the braai, please don’t, activated charcoal is made using a very specific process"

Activated charcoal has been around for centuries, ancient Egyptians, Hindus, and Phoenicians used it for detoxifying the body, as an antiseptic for wounds, as well as for gastrointestinal issues, abdominal pains, foul odors, and purifying water, just to name a few. From there we discovered that we can stretch these uses a bit further, and then we created activated charcoal in skincare! Now we know it sounds like you might as well use the braai coals from this past weekend and put on your face, not so fast, it's a bit more intricate than that - but of course, we've got you covered.

The beauty of activated charcoal is that it can be used on all skin types thanks to it its high percentage of anti-oxidants, anti-fungal properties, and rich absorption level, not forgetting that it's also natural. 

Fun Fact: Did you know that one teaspoon of activated charcoal powder has the surface area of a football field? Just to give you an idea of how much this magic powder is able to absorb and extract! 

If there's one thing you absolutely need in your skincare routine, trust us, it's charcoal! The benefits are endless. Using activated charcoal will help alleviate acne-prone skin, burns, bug bites, dark stubborn spots/scars, it reduces oiliness without dehydrating, and drying out the skin's natural oils. Activated charcoal is also a miracle worker with clogged pores, sort of like a magnet, it deeply cleanses and extracts all the unwanted dirt, make-up, oils, and gunk that piles up bringing it to the surface and removing it completely which helps to minimize congestion in the pores. 

Blackheads? Whiteheads? Stubborn scars? Breakouts? Pimples? Acne? Activated charcoal, darling. 

Using a charcoal cleanser in your skincare routine will give your skin the boost it needs, that extra feel-good factor. Deeply cleansing and exfoliating the skin while it sloughs off dead skin cells, extracting unwanted debris, moisturizing, and reducing impurities meaning the skin will be more radiant, smooth, and bright. Another benefit of this wonderful ingredient is that it is very gentle, so there is minimized risk of using this product on your skin

Let's run through Perile's Charcoal Cleanser for Oily Skin

Glowing skin is always in, our charcoal cleanser is carefully formulated and created to target specifics such as acne, blemishes, stubborn pimples, breakouts, oily skin, clogged pores, and enlarged pores. We select our ingredients to ensure optimum results and, natural and premium quality skincare. 

We recommend using the cleanser in the morning and evening to achieve the results you want. Charcoal Cleanser can be used in addition to other skincare products, it is safe for all skin types as it is very gentle, but always use a swatch test on the inside of your forearm before putting it on your beautiful face.

What are you waiting for? Let's get glowing! Want more? Check it out, lovely Charcoal Cleanser. 

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