Charcoal Powder

A naturally occurring ingredient that is used as a colorant due to its rich black color. It can also be used as an abrasive to exfoliate the top layer of dead cells off the surface of the skin, as well as as an absorbent.
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Charcoal Powder

Overview

Charcoal powder is a naturally occurring ingredient that serves several functions.

This ingredient can work as a colorant, due to its rich black color, and it can be used to provide color in lotions, creams, foundations, and color cosmetics.

In addition, charcoal powder can be used as an abrasive. An abrasive ingredient can be used to exfoliate the top layer of dead cells off the surface of the skin. Charcoal powder also has absorbent capabilities, which can help reduce tack in oil-based products, including emulsions.

Finally, this black powder also has opacifying abilities, in which it can provide skin coverage in products upon application.