Charcoal: An ancient material with a new face

Sanchez, N.; Fayne, Rachel; Burroway, Brandon

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.07.025

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“…This enables it to trap toxins and chemicals from the skin surface, clearing away any clogged pores and detoxifying the skin surface when rinsed or peeled away. 8 This action however, depends upon the chemical balance between the free toxin and activated charcoal/toxin complex.…”

Section: Functional Mechanismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A number of cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies also claim that charcoal containing products can help treat adult acne, cuts, minor infections, itchy scalp, and seborrheic dermatitis. 8 Some dermatologists also believe that if in the past it was used to successfully carry out the gastric lavage in patients of poison ingestion because of activated charcoal making strong bonds with the poison and ultimately flushing it out of the body, then it can also use this mechanism to bind with dead skin and bacteria attracting sebum on skin that has been exposed to environmental toxins and leave a clear and healthy skin when rinsed. 16 Additionally, its antibacterial and antifungal properties can be utilized for treatment of conditions like psoriasis and eczema.…”

Section: Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Charcoal containing peel off masks can sometimes cause excessive skin peeling, particularly in people with sensitive skin or certain skin conditions resulting in a very painful situation for the consumer and is a matter of concern for many dermatologists as it can cause serious and permanent skin damage like scarring and infection. 8 Not only this, charcoal containing mouthwashes have the potential to damage the aprismatic and subsurface enamel which results in severe tooth sensitivity and susceptibility to dental caries which can reverse its tooth whitening effect and instead cause tooth discoloration to tooth discoloration. 19 Furthermore, there are a number of charcoal containing beauty products that are not under the jurisdiction of FDA that contain chemicals which can cause allergies and irritation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There have also been reported cases of chemical burns due to the presence of allergic substances which then required the treatment of topical steroids. 8 Another disadvantage is that charcoal containing face masks can permanently enlarge skin pores and causing scarring and can cause permanent hypopigmentation in people with darker skin tone. 20…”

Section: Disadvantagesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This also led to the large scale commercial production of charcoal not only in daily use soaps and handwashes but also in facial cleansers, pore strips and carbonated face masks to name a few. 8 In 2015, the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) itemized 148 skincare products that had charcoal powder as an ingredient; an impressive feat for a skincare constituent as new as activated charcoal and within four years the numbers were already five times that of 2015.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Cosmetic uses of activated charcoal

Sajjad

Sarwar

Ali

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Within the past few years, activated charcoal is being actively used in cosmetic products. Due to its adsorbing properties, it is being used in all sorts of beauty products from face masks to cleansers and even soaps. In the past, activated charcoal has been used as the treatment of poisoning but now with cosmetic companies claiming charcoal's aptness in treating skin blemishes, it has regained popularity. However, there is little to no clinical evidence to support these claims. In this study, we review the current use of activated charcoal in cosmetic products and its effectiveness. With limited research, its vigorous and unregulated use in over the counter beauty products can turn out to be unsafe. Although its use as an antidote for poisoning is evident, trials to confirm its effectiveness in treating skin conditions like acne, dark spots, dermatitis need to be prioritized to render it safe to be used in cosmetic products.

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Section: Disadvantagesmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Cosmetic uses of activated charcoal

Sajjad

Sarwar

Ali

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Activated Carbon from Cashew Nut Husk and Cashew Nut Shell Wastes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Studies

Anchan,

Jadhav,

Dutta

2023

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Activated carbon (AC) is a key material in numerous industrial applications, including wastewater treatment, catalysis, personal care products, and pharmaceutical industry. Producing AC from waste biomass is of much interest since the environmental footprint is low and the economics are favorable for most applications. Cashew nut husk (CNH) and cashew nut shell (CNS) are typically considered wastes in the cashew nut processing industry. Synthesis of AC from CNH and CNS allows value addition of these materials and improves the economic prospects of the cashew nut processing industry. Herein, we report the production of AC by carbonization of CNH and CNS using orthophosphoric acid as the activating agent. The results showed that 700 °C is a suitable activation temperature for CNH, whereas 500 °C was enough for activating CNS. The AC samples were extensively characterized by FTIR, PXRD, BET, and FESEM‐EDX analysis. The AC produced from CNH at 700 °C (H‐700) exhibited a very high specific surface area and iodine number of 1511 m2/g and 961 mg/g, respectively. Therefore, H‐700 was used for adsorbing methylene blue from water as a model for wastewater treatment. The H‐700 sample showed an adsorption capacity of 520 mg/g with good recyclability up to five cycles.

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