Dr.Organic Activated Charcoal Face Wash Review

Dr.Organic Activated Charcoal Face Wash
Review

Does Dr.Organic Activated Charcoal Face Wash Work?

 
Dr.Organic Activated Charcoal Face Wash is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Water
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
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Glycerin
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Sodium Chloride
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Fragrance
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Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam Oil
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Charcoal Powder
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Boswellia Carterii Oil
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Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
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Cymbopogon Martini Oil
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
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Echinacea Purpurea Extract
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Polyglycerin-10
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Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
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Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
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Bulnesia Sarmientoi Extract
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Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
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Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
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Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
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Commiphora Myrrha Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Dehydroacetate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Citronellol
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Eugenol
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Limonene
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Benzyl Benzoate
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Linalool
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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %70
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Alcohol

A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipterocarpus Turbinatus Balsam Oil
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.
Charcoal Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Charcoal PowderA 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.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

An extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.

Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Martini OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from an Indian grass species known as palmarosa. It has two rose-scented volatile compounds - geraniol and nerol.
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from the flower buds of cloves (a culinary spice). It contains an essential oil which is mainly comprised of eugenol – a compound with a sweet, gingerbread-like scent.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Echinacea Purpurea ExtractAn extract derived from purple echinacea flowers with antioxidant phenolic acids - cichoric and caftaric acid.
Polyglycerin-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglycerin-10
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateA solubilizer that can help incorporate small amounts of oil to an otherwise watery product while providing lightweight skin feel.
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 StearateA naturally-derived or synthetically produced mild emulsifier.
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood OilA rare and expensive fragrant essential oil obtained from the Brazilian rosewood.
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Extract
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

A fragrant extract derived from Ylang-ylang flowers with a sweet, floral scent.

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens OilA fragrant essential oil with a rose-like scent obtained from the leaves of rose geranium. It is sometimes added to a more expensive rose oil in order to produce larger volumes.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Styrax Benzoin Gum Extract
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium DehydroacetateA sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid that is most commonly used as a preservative. It is a strong fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it an effective broad-spectrum preservative.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Eugenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenol

A fragrant liquid that can be found naturally in the essential oils derived from cloves, cinnamon, basil, and bay leaf. It has a spicy and warm scent. People with sensitive skin should consider doing a patch test first, as it is a potential irritant.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Benzyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl BenzoateA fragrance ingredient with a fruity and woody scent. It is considered an allergen according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), which means that care must be taken when determining usage levels in skincare products.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.