4 DIY Charcoal Face Mask For Deep Cleansing

Activated Charcoal’s popularity has risen over the years. It’s often advertised as a one-stop solution for all kinds of skin woes. Charcoal finds a place in a variety of products, such as face washes, night creams, scrubs, soaps, and also face mask. A charcoal face mask is best to remove deep pore dirt, blackheads and also absorbs excess oil from the face.

Here in this article, there are four ways in which charcoal can be combined with other ingredients to make your own face masks. Before that, let’s have a look at what are the benefits of a charcoal face mask.

# Baking Soda And Charcoal Face Mask

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Activated charcoal powder

Method

* Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to make a paste.

* Apply the mask on a cleansed and wet face.

* Gently massage your face for 30 seconds.

* Leave it for 5-10 minutes.

* Wipe it off with a clean damp cotton cloth.

* Apply a moisturizer.

* Repeat once a week.

Note: Avoid this face mask if you are having sensitive skin or you are having broken skin or active acne.

# Yogurt And Charcoal Face Mask

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Activated charcoal powder
1-2 tablespoon Yogurt

Method

* Mix both the ingredients in a bowl.

* Apply the mask on cleansed face and neck.

* Leave it for 20 minutes.

* Wipe it off with a clean damp cotton cloth.

* Apply a moisturizer.

* Repeat twice a week.

# Bentonite Clay And Charcoal Face Mask

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Bentonite Clay
1 teaspoon Activated charcoal powder
1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Water to make a spreadable paste

Method

* Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to make a paste without lumps.

* Apply the mask on cleansed face and neck.

* Leave it for 15-20 minutes.

* Wipe it off with a clean damp cotton cloth.

* Apply a moisturizer.

* Repeat twice a week.

# Aloe Vera And Charcoal Face Mask

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Activated charcoal powder
2 tablespoon Aloe vera gel
½ teaspoon Lemon juice

Method

* Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to make a paste.

* Apply the mask on cleansed face and neck.

* Give a gentle massage to your face for 1 minute.

* Leave it for 15-20 minutes.

* Wipe it off with a clean damp cotton cloth.

* Apply a moisturizer.

* Repeat twice a week.