Activated Charcoal Powder
Native to: Global — traditionally used across Africa, Asia, and the Americas
Ritual Role: The Purifier — draws out impurities and clears stagnation
Skin Benefits
Activated charcoal is known for its powerful detoxifying properties. It binds to excess oil, dirt, and toxins on the skin’s surface, helping to unclog pores, reduce breakouts, and refine texture. Ideal for oily or congested skin, it supports a clearer, smoother complexion.
Nervous System Support
A blank slate — helps your skin and nervous system release what no longer serves.
Ancestral Use & Cultural Roots
Across cultures, charcoal has been used in ceremonial and medicinal ways — from African and Afro-Caribbean poultices for wounds and bites to Amazonian drawing salves. In the Caribbean, it’s mixed with herbs to “pull out” spiritual or physical toxins.
Sources & Receipts
- Academic: Activated charcoal in dermatology: an overview – PubMed
- Herbalist Text: The Modern Herbal Dispensatory (Easley & Horne) — describes charcoal as a powerful topical absorber
- Oral Tradition: Used in African and Caribbean poultices for drawing out infection and spiritual cleansing
- Clinical Observation: Used in emergency medicine and adapted for cosmetic detox treatments