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CHARCOALS GLOW UP AND WHY WE'RE OBSESSED

Let’s talk about activated charcoal and why it’s everywhere right now. It’s edgy, it’s black, and it’s making its way from your toothpaste to your bath soaks. But the hype isn’t just aesthetic — there’s actual chemistry behind it (though yes, some claims are fluff). So lean in.

Activated charcoal isn’t just burnt stuff you toss on the barbecue. It’s charcoal that’s been treated, usually with steam or oxygen, at super high temps to turn it into a sponge of sorts. That treatment rearranges its internal structure, ratcheting up the number of microscopic pores it has, which means a huge surface area crammed into a tiny powder. Those pores are what let it act like a magnet for impurities.

When you smear activated charcoal on your skin (or soak your body in it), it works via adsorption (yes, that’s one “d,” not absorption). Instead of pulling itself inside you, it grabs onto dirt, oil, pollutants, and grime on your skin’s surface and holds them fast so you can rinse them off. That’s why it’s so beloved in cleansers, masks, scrubs, and now bath salts.

On skin, the appeal is pretty clear. It gives you deep cleansing, helps unclog pores, draws out built-up oil, and can make your complexion feel more balanced. For oily or combo skin types, that “magnet for grime” effect is especially alluring. Dermatologists and skincare insiders often say charcoal is best suited for folks battling breakouts or excess oil.

But let’s pump the brakes and get real: the clinical evidence for some of the flashier claims — anti-aging, permanent pore shrinking, detoxing from the inside out — is thin. Many benefits are extrapolated from lab tests or small trials, not giant gold-standard human studies. That doesn’t mean it’s useless — just that you shouldn’t expect it to be a miracle. Because beauty isn’t all neon gloss. If you have sensitive skin, broken skin, or certain skin conditions, go gentle and patch test first.

Now let’s get steamy: and find out about our new baby Salts&CO Epsom and Activated Charcoal Bath Salts. This blend of pure Epsom salts and steam-activated charcoal is designed to work as either a soak or a body scrub. Because the charcoal is manufactured by steam activation, it keeps its purity — no harsh chemical residues — and gets that porous structure that puts it to work.

Here’s how this bath salt combo gets flirty with your skin. You drop two scoops (about 150 g) into a warm bath, let your body float and soak for up to 30 minutes, or you can massage it directly over skin like a scrub. As the charcoal sits in the water and on your skin, it draws out buildup, impurities, excess oil, and whatever gunk your day handed you. The Epsom part helps relax muscles, ease tension, and loosen things up so your skin can breathe. The outcome is cleaner, clearer, more refreshed skin. Because it’s all natural, with no parabens, PEGs, or animal-derived products (and not tested on animals), it’s a friendlier choice if you care about clean beauty. It’s also suitable for all skin types — but especially for folks with oilier skin who want that deep cleanse without harsh chemicals.

So imagine this: after a long day, you fill your tub, drop in some Bath Salts, light a candle, stretch out, and let the charcoal do its thing. Dirt, oil, city pollution — let it stick to the charcoal so you can wash it away. Your skin feels softer, pores feel freer, and you just might glow a little from the inside out. It's the perf detox treat and reset.

REFERENCES

“Activated charcoal benefits for your skin” — Medical News Today

“The Significance of Lignocellulosic Raw Materials on the Pore Structure …” — MDPI

“Steam activated carbon properties” — activecarbon resource

“Activated charcoal: porous structure and reactivity” — ScienceInfo

“Activated Charcoal Skin Benefits: Does It Really Work?” — Greatist