If you’re always on the hunt for the best acne-fighting products, I think it’s time I remind you about an age-old purifier that literally always gets the job done. According to Kaveri Karhade, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in the Bay Area, it was historically used to filter toxins and contaminants, so you know it’s effective. Yep, I’m talking about activated charcoal, folks. It’s an oldie but a goody. Karhade adds, “Medically, its original use was to help manage poisoning and overdoses. More recently, it has been added to some skincare products with a goal of helping to cleanse or purify the skin. In particular, it’s often marketed as a skincare ingredient that helps to unclog pores, remove impurities, and exfoliate.”
So yeah, if you have problem skin and could use a good deep clean without getting an actual facial, you may want to give it a try. If you’d like a few more details on this star ingredient and how it works, keep reading.
