Charcoal Powder 200

Q: What is the recommended usage rate for Charcoal Powder 200?

For daily use products like facial cleansers, 0.5% to 2% is effective. For intensive treatments such as wash-off masks or scalp scrubs, use 2% to 5% for maximum purifying benefits.

Q: Will this activated charcoal stain the skin?

No. When properly formulated in a rinse-off product like a cleanser or mask, Charcoal Powder 200 binds to impurities and rinses away cleanly without staining the skin.

Q: What is the difference between activated charcoal and regular charcoal?

Activated charcoal is processed at high temperatures in the presence of oxidizing gases to create an ultra-porous structure, vastly increasing its surface area and adsorption capacity compared to regular charcoal.

Q: Is Charcoal Powder 200 suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. It is generally well-tolerated across skin types. As an inert material acting via physical adsorption, it is not typically irritating. Overall gentleness depends on the full formula.

Q: How do I best incorporate this powder into a liquid formula?

Create a pre-mix slurry to prevent clumping. Disperse Charcoal Powder 200 into a small amount of glycerin, propanediol, or water from your formula using high-shear mixing before adding to the main batch.

Q: Can this be used in hair care?

Absolutely. It is highly effective in scalp treatments and purifying shampoos to remove product buildup, excess oil, and impurities from hair follicles, promoting a healthy scalp environment.

High-Purity Activated Bamboo Charcoal for Deep Cleansing and Sebum Control

INCI Name: Charcoal Powder

Charcoal Powder 200 is a high-purity, fine-milled activated bamboo charcoal designed for cosmetic formulations. Renowned for its exceptionally porous structure and vast surface area, it acts as a powerful adsorbent, drawing out impurities, environmental pollutants, and excess sebum from the skin and scalp. This active ingredient is ideal for creating deep-cleansing masks, purifying cleansers, and balancing scalp treatments that leave the skin feeling clarified and refreshed.

Solubility Notes:

Insoluble. Dispersible in water, oils, and dry bases. Best incorporated via slurry or high-shear mixing.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Detoxifying Face Masks

Provides powerful detoxification in clay, gel, or cream masks to visibly refine pores and absorb excess oil for a clearer complexion.
Purifying Facial Cleansers

Enhances daily cleansers (foaming, cream, or powder) with deep-cleaning properties to remove impurities and metabolic waste from the skin's surface.
Scalp & Hair Treatments

Effectively clears clogged hair follicles and removes product buildup in scalp scrubs, masks, and shampoos for a balanced, healthy scalp environment.
Acne & Oily Skin Products

Targets sebum control in spot treatments and daily care products, helping to reduce shine and prevent clogged pores associated with acne.
Deodorizing Body Products

Removes odor-causing impurities in body washes, soaps, and deodorants due to its natural deodorizing capabilities.
Oral Care Formulations

Used in tooth powders and pastes for its ability to gently remove surface stains and adsorb impurities for a brighter, cleaner feel.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Charcoal Powder 200

Mechanism of Action: The Power of Adsorption

Charcoal Powder 200’s efficacy comes from a physical process called adsorption. The activation process creates a highly porous carbon structure with an exceptionally large surface area. This network of micropores imparts a negative surface charge, allowing the charcoal to attract and bind positively charged molecules such as toxins, impurities, excess sebum, and environmental pollutants. Unlike absorption (where substances are taken up into a material), adsorption holds impurities on the surface of the charcoal so they can be rinsed away. The result is a deep-cleansing, detoxifying effect that purifies the skin and scalp without stripping the natural moisture barrier.

Formulation Guidelines & Technical Advantages

Charcoal Powder 200 is a fine, inert powder (<75 μm) that incorporates easily into diverse cosmetic systems. As it is insoluble, uniform dispersion is essential for optimal performance and aesthetics. For aqueous systems, create a pre-mix slurry using a portion of the water or humectants (e.g., glycerin, propanediol) to prevent clumping and dusting. In emulsions, it can be added to either phase prior to emulsification or dispersed during cool-down with adequate mixing. Its natural black color will affect the final shade of the product, yielding attractive grey-to-black visuals. It is stable across a wide pH range and is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, including surfactants, clays, and common skincare actives.

Key Formulation Benefits

Superior Purification: Effectively adsorbs a wide range of impurities, including environmental pollutants, metabolic waste, and excess sebum, for a true deep-clean feel.
Visible Pore Refinement: Helps clear debris and hardened sebum from within pores so they appear smaller and more refined.
Effective Sebum Control: Naturally balances oily skin and scalps by reducing surface shine and promoting a matte finish.
Natural Deodorant: Traps odor-causing molecules, making it ideal for deodorants and purifying body care products.
Formulation Versatility: Disperses well in masks, cleansers, scrubs, and powder-to-foam formats for face, body, scalp, and oral care.
Aesthetic Appeal: Delivers a rich, natural black hue that reinforces “detox” and “purifying” product concepts.

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Benefits	Acne Treatment, Hair & Scalp Care, Pore Refining, Scalp Health, Sebum Control
INCI Name	Charcoal Powder
Usage Rate	0.5%-5%
Active Type	Activated Charcoal & Carbon, Mineral Complexes & Actives
Solubility	Insoluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Scalp
Physical Form	Powder
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Natural (ISO 16128), Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About Charcoal Powder 200

For daily use products like facial cleansers, 0.5% to 2% is effective. For intensive treatments such as wash-off masks or scalp scrubs, use 2% to 5% for maximum purifying benefits.

No. When properly formulated in a rinse-off product like a cleanser or mask, Charcoal Powder 200 binds to impurities and rinses away cleanly without staining the skin.

Activated charcoal is processed at high temperatures in the presence of oxidizing gases to create an ultra-porous structure, vastly increasing its surface area and adsorption capacity compared to regular charcoal.

Yes. It is generally well-tolerated across skin types. As an inert material acting via physical adsorption, it is not typically irritating. Overall gentleness depends on the full formula.

Create a pre-mix slurry to prevent clumping. Disperse Charcoal Powder 200 into a small amount of glycerin, propanediol, or water from your formula using high-shear mixing before adding to the main batch.

Absolutely. It is highly effective in scalp treatments and purifying shampoos to remove product buildup, excess oil, and impurities from hair follicles, promoting a healthy scalp environment.

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