Charcoal: An Ancient Material with a New Face

AbstractActivated charcoal has become popular in the cosmetic industry and is found in a variety of products including facial cleansers and soaps. For centuries, charcoal has been used as an antidote for poisonings, but now companies claim that charcoal-containing products can treat acne, dandruff,...

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Published in:Clinics in dermatology 2020-03, Vol.38 (2), p.262-264
Main Authors: Sanchez, Nelson, BS, Fayne, Rachel, BA, Burroway, Brandon, BW, BS
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dermatology
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Summary:AbstractActivated charcoal has become popular in the cosmetic industry and is found in a variety of products including facial cleansers and soaps. For centuries, charcoal has been used as an antidote for poisonings, but now companies claim that charcoal-containing products can treat acne, dandruff, and others; however, clinical evidence does not support these claims. Patien should be counseled that the use of activated charcoal is generally safe but advised that there is a lack of evidence to support its exfoliative or anti-aging abilities.
ISSN:0738-081X
1879-1131
DOI:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.07.025