Comments on: Is Charcoal Good For Acne? http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/08/31/is-charcoal-good-for-acne/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:20:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Recommended Daily Allowance http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/08/31/is-charcoal-good-for-acne/comment-page-1/#comment-20098 Recommended Daily Allowance Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:12:57 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/08/31/is-charcoal-good-for-acne/#comment-20098 There have been several products throughout the ages, and even on the market now (e.g. Origins line) that have contained charcoal. Carbon has been shown to have purification properties on odors and impurities for years (check out Wikipedia for a few). Asian cultures have been using it, usually derived from volcanic muds (since charcoal comes from wood), and often zinc maybe have been absorbed which is a proven acne agent. However, the caveat for most masks is that it's best for super oily skin for the absorption issues. There have been several products throughout the ages, and even on the market now (e.g. Origins line) that have contained charcoal. Carbon has been shown to have purification properties on odors and impurities for years (check out Wikipedia for a few). Asian cultures have been using it, usually derived from volcanic muds (since charcoal comes from wood), and often zinc maybe have been absorbed which is a proven acne agent. However, the caveat for most masks is that it’s best for super oily skin for the absorption issues.

]]> By: Discuss Beauty http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/08/31/is-charcoal-good-for-acne/comment-page-1/#comment-20097 Discuss Beauty Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:17:29 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/08/31/is-charcoal-good-for-acne/#comment-20097 One thing that I've tried out (and that works pretty darn well, I might add) is dipping a Q-Tip in Hydrogen Peroxide and letting it sit on the zit for a minute or two. I've found that it takes down the swelling... All other zit-busting products be damned! LOL! One thing that I’ve tried out (and that works pretty darn well, I might add) is dipping a Q-Tip in Hydrogen Peroxide and letting it sit on the zit for a minute or two. I’ve found that it takes down the swelling…

All other zit-busting products be damned! LOL!

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