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Incredible ingredient for DIY face mask!
I purchased Nature's Way Activated Charcoal Capsules to use for homemade charcoal face masks. After using these capsules for a facial mask last night, I can say that they are incredible for this purpose! The packaging is great and there was no leakage when I received it in the post (the charcoal powder can get very messy once you open up a capsule!).
My skin felt and looked amazing after using these capsules! Charcoal is incredibly cleansing and it draws out impurities gently yet effectively. I had significantly less blackheads on my face after using this charcoal in my mask.
I will definitely repurchase this product again!
For those who are interested in the mask I made...
I cut open and emptied 2 capsules into a bowl and mixed with about a teaspoon the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay (amazing stuff on its own!), about half a teaspoon of baking soda, and equal parts apple cider vinegar & rose water with a 1-2 drops of tea tree essential oil; just enough liquid combination to make a spreadable paste with the charcoal powder. I let it sit on my skin for about 20 minutes until the mask was dry, then washed it off with warm water and followed up with a homemade almond/jojoba oil blend and massaged into my skin for 3-4 minutes.
October 2017 · Health and Household · verified purchase