CHARCOAL
Did you know? In addition to common food supplements (or juices) which we take for the stomach and intestines, renowned for their ability to combat bloating, charcoal (or active charcoal) can also be used for its cosmetic properties.
Of course, if you are worried about getting a bit black and dirty, then it’s not for you, but you should know that it is an effective natural anti-bacterial and antifungal agent (i.e. for combating fungal infections) and is an excellent ally for cleansing your skin.
From a chemical point of view, in fact, carbon is a purifying element used in many formulas for its ability to "attract", because it can bind the individual molecules of any type of impurity to its surface (a small stick can capture impurities like copper, mercury and any other type of heavy metal).
Based on this principle, charcoal helps to eliminate the substances which cause blemishes: dilated pores, black heads and shiny, oily skin are usually caused by a slightly thickened and impure skin due to the presence of larger sebaceous glands than normal.
Impure skin needs to be treated with non-aggressive products, because aggressive products would only stimulate the skin’s natural defence mechanism by increasing the production of dead cells and sebum, thus making the situation even worse. It is, therefore, important to use products which have a delicate but effective action, combined with regular exfoliation.
