DIY Detoxifying Activated Charcoal Face Mask

Let me hear you say bye-bye to impurities with this DIY detoxifying activated charcoal face mask!

Activated charcoal is sometimes used in the emergency room to help treat drug overdose or a poisoning. When you take activated charcoal, some chemicals, drugs and toxins can bind to it and be safely transported out of the system. 

When used in face masks, activated charcoal helps detox and purify skin by attracting and soaking up impurities. 

It is incredibly detoxifying and I’m sure you’re itching to test it out for your skin! I know I was! But before we head on to the DIY detoxifying activated charcoal face mask recipe, let’s have a look at what other ingredients we shall be adding, shall we?

Ingredients in this Activated Charcoal Face Mask & their Benefits

There are five ingredients needed for this mask to be efficient. These include bentonite clay, activated charcoal, tea tree essential oil, apple cider vinegar and a bit of water! The benefits of these include:

🖤 Bentonite Clay 

Bentonite clay is made from minerals including sodium, potassium and magnesium, among others formed from volcanic ash. Adding water to clay activates it, giving it a negative electric charge which removes heavy metals and many toxins, which are positively charged, from deep within the body.

This clay is incredibly detoxifying and clarifying for skin of all types. It also has a mild abrasive texture which exfoliates dead cells and helps rejuvenate skin.  

🖤 Activated Charcoal 

It has the ability to attract gunk and dirt stuck deep within the skin pores by pulling it out. 

This gunk is composed of pollution, stale sebum, dirt, germs and other impurities that when accumulated inside the pores transform into pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. 

Activated charcoal also controls excess oily skin as well as helps balance the skin’s natural slightly acidic pH.

🖤 Tea Tree Essential Oil 

Tea tree essential oil is one of the best essential oils for clogged pores. It also has disinfectant abilties as well as antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and other important properties that make it detoxifying. 

Use not more than 2 drops in this face mask.

🖤 Apple Cider Vinegar 

Apple cider vinegar is extremely cleansing for skin. It also helps remove gunk from your pores. 

It also has astringent properties that tighten skin, minimize the appearance of pores and keeps skin firm and taut.

The acids in apple cider vinegar help dissolve dead cells which helps exfoliate skin, revealing new smooths skin underneath. 

🖤 Water 

Water is an important ingredient in this face mask so don’t leave it out! 

It is needed for activating the bentonite clay and diluting the raw apple cider vinegar which can be harsh if used alone. 

How much water you use depends on how smooth or watery you want your face mask to be. Just add enough to make it a nice spreadable paste.

DIY Detoxifying Activated Charcoal Face Mask

Here’s a fun recipe for a DIY detoxifying activated charcoal face mask! 

What you need 

• 2 tablespoons of bentonite clay (where to get it)
• ½ tablespoon of food grade activated charcoal (where to get it)
• 2 drops of tea tree essential oil (where to get it)
• 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar (where to get it)
• Enough water to form a smooth paste 
• Non-metal bowl and spoon (where to get it)
• Face mask brush for application (where to get it)

Directions 

1. In a non-metal bowl, dump bentonite clay and activated charcoal. Next add tea tree essential oil and raw apple cider vinegar. 
2. Mix well then slowly add water teaspoon by teaspoon using a non-metal spoon until you get a smooth spreadable paste. 
3. Apply the activated charcoal face mask onto your clean face, avoiding the eye area. 
4. Allow it to harden then wash it off completely with warm water first, then cold water. 
5. Pat your face dry then tone and moisturize as usual. 
6. Repeat once a week.

Take Care 

• Always use non-metal utensils and cutlery when handling bentonite clay and activated charcoal. Metals reacts with the negative charges in the ingredients, rendering them useless. 

• This face mask contains essential oils so make sure your skin is fine with it before using. 

• Do a patch test to see if your skin is okay with this mask and will not have any adverse reaction. 

Let me know how amazing and purified your skin feels after this DIY detoxifying activated charcoal face mask. Come share your results or any concerns in the comments below!