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Black charcoal

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Black Charcoal is a highly purified, cosmetic-grade carbon material valued for its excellent adsorptive and detoxifying properties. Produced from natural carbon sources and processed for cosmetic use, it is widely used in skincare and personal care formulations to help remove impurities, excess oil, and surface pollutants from the skin and scalp. Commonly incorporated into cleansers, face masks, soaps, and scalp-care products, Black Charcoal enhances deep-cleansing performance while supporting a fresh, clarified skin feel. Its natural black colour also adds strong visual appeal to modern and detox-themed formulations.

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INCI Name

Charcoal Powder

Ingredient Origin

  • Natural origin (plant-based carbon source)

  • Physically processed and activated

  • Free from synthetic colourants

  • Suitable for cosmetic and personal care use


Purity / Grade

  • Cosmetic Grade

  • Appearance: Fine black powder

  • Colour: Deep black

  • Odour: Odourless to mild

  • High adsorption capacity

  • Free from harmful impurities (cosmetic specification)


Benefits & Uses

Key Benefits

  • Effectively adsorbs dirt, oil, and impurities

  • Helps detoxify and clarify skin and scalp

  • Supports oil control in oily and acne-prone skin

  • Enhances deep-cleansing formulations

  • Adds visual appeal to modern cosmetic products

  • Suitable for natural and clean beauty concepts


Typical Applications

  • Face cleansers and face washes

  • Charcoal masks and packs

  • Soaps and cleansing bars

  • Scrubs and exfoliating products

  • Shampoos and scalp treatments

  • Toothpaste and oral-care cosmetics


How It Works

Black Charcoal works through adsorption, binding excess oil, impurities, and environmental pollutants to its porous surface. When rinsed away, these impurities are removed from the skin or scalp, leaving a cleaner and refreshed appearance.

Concentration & Solubility

Recommended Usage Levels

  • Face masks & packs: 0.5 – 5.0%

  • Cleansers & face washes: 0.1 – 1.0%

  • Soaps & bars: 0.5 – 3.0%

  • Shampoos & scalp products: 0.1 – 2.0%

    (Usage depends on formulation type and desired intensity.)


Solubility

  • Insoluble in water and oils

  • Dispersible in surfactant systems and emulsions

  • Suitable for suspension-based formulations


Formulation Guidelines

  • Use finely milled powder to avoid grittiness

  • Disperse uniformly to prevent settling

  • Add during powder blending or slurry phase

  • Suitable for hot and cold process formulations

  • Conduct stability and sedimentation testing


Safety & Regulatory Information

  • Cosmetic ingredient for external use only

  • Non-therapeutic, non-medical applications

  • Suitable for rinse-off cosmetic products

  • Compliant with Indian cosmetic regulations (CDSCO)

  • Patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin


Storage & Shelf Life

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture

  • Keep the container tightly sealed

  • Shelf life: 36 months under proper storage conditions