Activated Plant Charcoal: How Do I Use it?

Some people already know the charcoal for its absorbing properties, especially in case of digestive discomfort, but it can be used for many other things. My favorite use is mostly in beauty, but I also use it in the kitchen. Here are my different tips.

Activated charcoal (also known as active charcoal) is made from wood or coconut shells (more efficient), calcined for the first time at very high temperatures, in the absence of air, then calcined again for activating it, this time with pressurized water vapor. The coal becomes more porous and therefore more absorbent.

In the bathroom

Purifying mask & detox: in a small bowl mix 2 tbsp of white clay + 1/2 tbsp powdered activated charcoal, then add water or hydrosol (rosemary verbenone, lavender, rose ...) to form a paste. Then add a piece of aloe vera gel and mix everything. Option: 1 drop of lemon essential oil.

It is applied with a brush (it is so much simpler and more pleasant) on the whole face, and it is allowed to pose 5 to 10 minutes no more!

The coal will absorb toxins, bacteria, and pollutants on the skin, and also clean it. Aloe vera is moisturizing, purifying and soothing. White clay purifies, heals and softens the skin. A mask that can be used several times a week for a detox action.

To have white teeth: put some bamboo charcoal toothpaste on your wet toothbrush, then brush. So yes I warn you will have teeth, gums, tongue and black lips, but only brushing time. Rinse your mouth and brush normally with toothpaste.

Teeth are instantly whiter! This brushing is done 1-2 times a month, no more.

The charcoal also captures the odors of bad breath, your mouth is cleansed. You can also use the bamboo charcoal toothpaste in mouthwash to fight against bad breath more effectively.

For health

In case of gas, bloating, acid reflux, diarrhea ...: 1/2 tsp diluted in a glass of water, drink at each meal (ask your doctor for advice).

I advise you to drink it with a straw, to avoid having black lips!

It is recommended to drink a lot when consuming coal, being very absorbent, it can constipate. If you are taking any medication (including pill), take it off for at least 4 hours with the plug of the charcoal.

Wasp bites, hornet, bee, spider, scorpion, snake ...: form a small dough with powdered charcoal and water. Then apply on the thick layer sting. The coal will absorb the venom.

In the kitchen

Place a cup in the bottom of the refrigerator, it absorbs bad odors. You can also put one in the bottom of the fruit basket to slow ripening and rotting fruit.

Wash the vegetables: pour a tablespoon of powdered charcoal into the washing water of the fruits or vegetables. Soak for 10 minutes, then rinse with clear water to rid the fruits and vegetables, bacteria and pesticides.

Stick: in this form activated charcoal, used in a carafe or gourd, to purify water, reduce chlorine, balance pH, and mineralized water.

After 3 months of use, it must be boiled in water to reactivate. 3 months later, recycle it: grind to put on the feet of the plants, it is a good fertilizer! Deposited in the litter of the cat or in a pair of shoes, it absorbs bad odors. It also helps reduce humidity.