Using a mask for your skin type and need according to weather and issues the skin is facing is challenging. And it also becomes more challenging when you wish to detoxify your skin naturally without using any chemical or market-based products. In those times there comes activated charcoal powder or charcoal face masks to the rescue.

Using charcoal powder in your skincare is always awesome as it not just detoxifies the skin but also makes it brighter and tightens. Always use activated charcoal powder. Activated charcoal powder is safe to use on skin, hair, and also for oral health. And here are some face masks which you can make using the charcoal powder in it. Charcoal face masks are the best for detoxification of the skin.

18 Best Charcoal Face Masks for Skin Detox

1.Charcoal Mask

You Need

½ tbsp activated charcoal powder and 1 tbsp water.

How To Make

1. 1. Take a clean bowl and add charcoal powder and water in this.
   2. Mix it nicely and make sure there are no lumps.
   3. Apply it on a clean face.
   4. Keep it for 12 minutes and wash it off with cool water.

Do this twice a month.

Why To Use

Activated charcoal adds so many benefits for the skin. It helps in deeply cleanse the skin and make it oil-free. It absorbs all the dirt and oil from the skin and makes it brighter and glowing. So this is the charcoal face masks.

2.Charcoal and Fuller’s Earth Mask

You Need

1 tbsp fuller’s earth powder, ½ tbsp charcoal powder, and water.

How To Make

1. Take a clean bowl.
2. Now add fuller’s earth powder and charcoal powder and mix both.
3. Add water into the powder and form a paste.
4. Apply it on a clean face with the help of a brush.
5. Keep this for about 15-18 minutes.
6. Wash it off with plain water.

Do this thrice a month.

Why To Use

Fuller’s earth calms the skin and makes it clear. When mixed with charcoal powder it works even better for oily skin and clears the acne and their marks too.

3.Charcoal and Clay Mask

You Need

1 tbsp clay powder, ½ tbsp charcoal powder, and water.

How To Make

1. Take a bowl and add both the powders in it.
2. Now add enough water to make a paste which is not runny but also not very thick.
3. Clean your face with normal water and apply it on the face.
4. Keep this for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with water.
5. Moisturize your skin after washing.

Do this twice a month.

Why To Use

Clay masks are the better version of the fuller’s earth and it absorbs the dirt and oil from the skin really well. When mixed with charcoal it helps in cleaning the pores and tightens the skin.

4.Charcoal and Egg White Mask

You Need

1 egg’s white, 2/3 charcoal powder, and lemon juice.

How To Make

1. Take a bowl and add egg white in it.
2. Now add charcoal powder and 5 drops of lemon juice.
3. Mix them nicely and apply them to your face.
4. Keep it for 20-25 minutes.
5. Wash it off with cool water.

Use this once every month.

Why To Use

Using an egg white face mask mixed with charcoal helps in lightening and brightening the skin. It also helps with minimizing the pores on the face and removing blackheads, whiteheads, and acne from the skin. Lemon juice helps in reducing the smell of eggs.

5.Charcoal and Honey Mask

You Need

1-2 tbsp honey and ½ tbsp charcoal powder.

How To Make

1. In a clean bowl add honey.
2. Now add charcoal powder.
3. Mix it nicely.
4. Now apply this to your skin.
5. Keep this for 15-20 minutes.
6. Wash it off with cool water and pat dry.

Do this once every 10 days.

Why To Use

Honey is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature. It helps in calming the skin and irritation caused by many reasons. When mixed with charcoal it helps to cure the acne and to remove the dirt from the skin. But at the same time moisturize the skin.

6.Charcoal and Oats Mask

You Need

2 tbsp oats powder, 2/3 tbsp charcoal powder, and milk.

How To Make

1. In a clean bowl add oats and charcoal powder.
2. Mix both the powder well.
3. Now add the milk to make a paste.
4. Apply this paste on the face and neck.
5. Keep it for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with plain water.

Do this once a week.

Why To Use

Oats are a rich source of protein and because of this, it helps in moisturizing the skin. At the same time, it cleanses the skin and removes the excess oil from the skin. Mixing oats with charcoal works perfect for every skin type and enhances skin health.

7.Charcoal and Rose Water Mask

You Need

2/3 tbsp charcoal powder and 2 tbsp rose water.

How To Make

1. In a clean bowl add charcoal powder.
2. Now add rose water and make a paste.
3. Apply this paste on your face.
4. Keep this on for 12-15 minutes.
5. Wash it off with cold water.

Use this every week if you have oily skin and once every month if you have dry skin.

Why To Use

Rosewater helps in maintaining the pH level of the skin and hydrates it really well. Charcoal absorbs the oil and dirt from the skin whereas rose water cleanses the pores and helps in reducing their size at the same time.

8.Charcoal and Curd Mask

You Need

½ tbsp charcoal powder and 2 tbsp curd.

How To Make

1. Take a clean bowl and add curd in this.
2. Now add charcoal powder and mix it nicely.
3. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
4. Cleanse your face with simple water and pat dry,
5. Apply it to the face and neck evenly.
6. Keep this for 15-20 minutes and wash it off.

Do this once every week.

Why To Use

Applying curd to the face is really good as it has lactic acid in it which makes skin healthy and glowing, whereas when mixed with charcoal powder it helps in detoxifying the skin and treatment of dull skin. This mixture is great for every skin type.

9.Charcoal, Turmeric, and Aloe Mask

You Need

½ tbsp charcoal powder, a pinch of turmeric, and 2 tbsp aloe vera gel.

How To Make

1. Take a clean bowl and add aloe vera gel in it.
2. Now add turmeric and charcoal powder.
3. Mix it well and apply it on the face and neck.
4. Keep it for 15- 20 minutes.
5. Wash it off with plain water.

Use this once a week.

Why To Use

Aloe vera contains antibacterial properties and it is anti-inflammatory in nature so it helps in soothing the skin and makes it hydrated because of its water content. Turmeric is antibacterial too so it helps in removing acne and discoloration. All the mixture absorbs the dirt and makes skin healthy.

10.Charcoal, Soda and Coconut Mask

You Need

1 tsp charcoal powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and coconut oil.

How To Make

1. In a clean bowl add charcoal powder and baking soda.
2. Now add 1 tbsp coconut oil.
3. Mix all the ingredients well.
4. Apply it on a clean face.
5. Keep it for 10-15 minutes.
6. Scrub it gently before washing.
7. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Use this once every 15 days.

Why To Use

Baking soda helps in exfoliating the skin and brightens it. Coconut oil is anti-inflammatory in nature so it soothes the rashes and reduces the redness on the skin. Whereas charcoal makes skin clear.

11.Charcoal and Apple Cider Vinegar Mask

You Need

½ tsp charcoal powder, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, and a few drops of rose water.

How To Make

1. In a bowl add charcoal powder.
2. Now add apple cider vinegar and rose water.
3. Mix it well and apply it on the face and neck.
4. Keep it on for 15 minutes.
5. Wash it off with cool water.

Do this once a week.

Why To Use

Apple cider vinegar contains antifungal properties that treat acne and acne-causing bacteria. Charcoal powder cleanses the skin from deep and brightens the skin. Rosewater helps to maintain the ph level of the skin and soothe it.

12.Charcoal and Orange Mask

You Need

2 tbsp orange peel powder, 1 tsp charcoal powder, and milk.

How To Make

1. In a bowl add orange peel powder and charcoal powder.
2. Now add enough milk to make a paste.
3. Apply this paste on your skin.
4. Leave it for about 20 minutes.
5. Wash it off with plain water.

Use this mask once every week.

Why To Use

The orange powder contains vitamin C which boosts skin health and complexion as well. Mixing the orange powder with charcoal is great for oily skin as it absorbs all the oil and makes skin clear and non- greasy. Whereas milk helps in bringing the glow to the skin.

13.Charcoal and Tea Tree Mask

You Need

½ tbsp charcoal powder rose water and tea tree oil.

How To Make

1. In a bowl add charcoal powder.
2. Now add rose water to make a paste and mix it well.
3. In the last add 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil and mix well.
4. Apply this paste on a clean face and neck.
5. Keep this for 15-20 minutes.
6. Wash it off with plain water.

Use this mask once a week.

Why To Use

Tea tree oil is antifungal, anti-bacterial in nature thus it helps in reducing the acne and bacteria on the skin. Charcoal helps in clearing the pores and reduces sebum production on the skin. Rosewater is beneficial for maintaining the ph level of the skin.

14.Charcoal and Coffee Mask

You Need

1 tbsp coffee powder, 1 tsp charcoal powder, and water.

How To Make

1. Add coffee powder and charcoal powder in a bowl.
2. Now add enough water to make a paste.
3. Mix all the ingredients well.
4. Now apply it on a clean face and neck.
5. Keep this on for 15 minutes.
6. Wash it off with plain water.

Do this once every week.

Why To Use

Coffee helps in tightening the skin and reducing signs of aging on the skin. It also helps in providing a glow to the skin and removes dead skin cells. Charcoal and coffee mix is great for people who want to reduce the appearance of aging signs along with detoxification.

15.Charcoal and Milk Mask

You Need

2 tbsp raw milk and 1 tsp charcoal powder.

How To Make

1. Take a bowl and add the charcoal powder in it.
2. Now add milk and mix it well.
3. Apply this mixture on the face and neck.
4. Keep it for 15-20 minutes.
5. Wash it off with plain water.

Use this once every 10 days and moisturize after that.

Why To Use

Milk contains lactic acid along with some other nutrients which help the skin to get the lost moisture and smoothness. Mixing milk with charcoal and applying on the face will ensure all the dirt is removed and pores are cleansed. It also helps in brightening the skin.

16.Charcoal and Neem Mask

You Need

1 tsp charcoal powder, 2 tbsp neem powder, and 1 tbsp curd.

How To Make

1. In a bowl take charcoal and neem powder.
2. Now add curd in it and mix it well.
3. Apply this paste on the face.
4. Keep it for 20 minutes and wash it off with plain water.

Use this mask once a week.

Why To use

Curd helps in maintaining the elasticity of the skin and boosts the youthful appearance of the skin. It also provides moisture and glows. Charcoal and neem both work great for clearing the skin and removes acne and acne-causing bacteria.

17.Charcoal and Banana Mask

You Need

Half ripe banana, 1 tsp charcoal powder, and ½ tbsp honey.

How To Make

1. Mash the banana in a bowl.
2. Now add charcoal powder and honey.
3. Mix all the ingredients well.
4. Apply this mix on the face and neck.
5. Keep it on for 20 minutes.
6. Wash it off with plain water.

Use this mask once every 10 days.

Why To Use

Banana is rich in potassium which helps in moisturizing the skin and it reduces the wrinkles and fine lines too. Charcoal and banana cleanse the skin and moisturize it at the same time. It also provides a youthful glow to the skin and clears out the pores.

18.Charcoal and Wheat Flour Mask

You Need

2 tbsp wheat flour, ½ tbsp charcoal powder, and water.

How to Make

1. Take a bowl and add wheat flour and charcoal powder.
2. Now add water and mix it well.
3. Apply this on the face and neck.
4. Keep this on the face for about 20 minutes.
5. Wash it off with plain water.

Use this mask once every week.

Why to use

Wheat flour is beneficial for every skin type and helps in making skin smooth and glowing. Charcoal and wheat flour deeply cleanse the skin and helps in tightening the skin as well. Using it will make your skin soft and nourished.

So, these are some charcoal face masks that you can try according to your skin needs and ingredients available. But make sure you don’t use it in excess as this can also make the good worse.

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