For centuries, naturally occurring charcoal is used for fuel, medicine and art. In recent times, activated charcoal is considered safe and is used for a variety of purposes such as teeth whitening, skin treatments, acne control etc. Charcoal containing soaps and facial masks have gained a lot of popularity lately and they are a great way to effortlessly and effectively look after the skin. Charcoal soap removes toxins from the skin's surface and some high-quality ones even go deep into the pores, ridding the skin of bacteria, dust and debris that tends to clog the pores. 

Charcoal Soap Benefits

Experts believe that activated charcoal masks and soaps have antibacterial and antifungal properties and they should be a part of one's regular and everyday skincare routine. They are way better than regular soaps that provide little to no benefits and instead strip the skin off of its natural oils. Following are the benefits of using charcoal soap on a daily basis. 

1. It deeply cleans the skin.

2. Keeps bacteria and fungus at bay.

3. Unclogs pores and removes dirt and grime.

4. It greatly helps with the appearance of acne and acne marks.

5. Moisturizes and hydrates the skin.

6. Prevents cystic acne from aggravating.

7. Clarifies and brightens the complexion.

8. Removes excess oil and sebum from the skin.

9. Restores the skin's normal ph levels. 

10. Tightens and tones the skin, slowing the ageing process. 

11. Mildly exfoliates the skin, accelerating the skin-renewing process and slugging off dead skin cells.

12. Rejuvenating the skin and making it look glowy and youthful.

13. Can be used for both face and body. 

14. It reduces pore size by unclogging them and shrinking them in the long run.

15. Great for every skin type.

16. Reduces redness, itchiness and allergies on the skin. 

17. Can be used in place of soap as well as it greatly helps with treating dandruff and dry scalp.

18. Treats certain skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, but make sure to consult your dermatologist before use.

19. Inexpensive and widely available everywhere.

20. You can also make your own DIY charcoal mask/soap or easily buy it online in bulks.

Best Charcoal Soap Brands in Pakistan

The Body Shop, Saeed Ghani, Conatural, Aura Craft, Southern Natural, Biore, Herboganic, Le Pur Organics, Marjees Botanicals etc are some of the best selling charcoal soap brands in Pakistan. Most of these are claimed to be handcrafted, 100% natural, parabens and sulfate-free, artificial colour and fragrance-free as well as preservative, carcinogen and cruelty-free charcoal soaps.