Activated Bamboo Charcoal

Activated Bamboo Charcoal

Bamboo charcoal is derived from bamboo, a renewable and sustainable resource that grows quickly and requires little
water or maintenance. It is activated through a process that typically involves high temperatures and steam. This
process creates millions of tiny pores and crevices in the charcoal’s structure, increasing its surface area and absorption
capacity. This makes activated bamboo charcoal extremely porous, capable of attracting impurities and toxins from
the skin. Bamboo charcoal is widely used in various applications, including skin care, and is valued for its detoxifying
and purifying properties, making it a popular ingredient in soaps, masks, and scrubs.

Bamboo charcoal contains antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative damage.
It helps prevent premature aging, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and maintain a youthful
complexion. In addition to its detoxifying properties, bamboo charcoal has a soothing and calming effect on the skin.
It can help reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation, making it perfect for sensitive skin. With its antibacterial
properties, it is highly effective against acne-causing bacteria on the skin’s surface. It helps reduce inflammation and
soothes irritated skin, ideal for those prone to acne. Its particles have a slightly granular texture, ideal for gentle
exfoliation. While removing dead skin cells, it unclogs pores and promotes cell renewal, for smoother, brighter skin.
This helps prevent premature aging and preserves the skin’s youthful appearance.

Activated Bamboo Charcoal is ideal for making:

• Soap
• Bath bombs
• Body products
• Creams and lotions
• Face masks
• Scrub
• Face and skin care
• Hair care
• and much more…

Utilizations

Bath Bombs:
Add 3g of activated bamboo charcoal per 454g of your bath bomb mix.

Soaps:
Activated Charcoal mix for melt and pour soap per 454g of soap base:
3g of activated bamboo charcoal.
15ml of 99% isopropyl alcohol.

Activated bamboo charcoal mix for cold and hot process soap per 454g of soap base:
5-10g of activated bamboo charcoal added directly to the mixture and mixed with a hand blender.

As a mask:
Place the activated charcoal in a non-metallic dish, pour in warm water, stir until creamy. Apply to your skin and leave on for 5 to 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

Caution: Using too much activated charcoal can lead to residue in the sink or shower.

Recommendations
The dosage suggested above is for information only; more or less can be used according to your recipes. We suggest you always carry out final tests with your products.
More or less activated bamboo charcoal can be added to your bases to achieve the desired color.
This charcoal is a dark black powder and will give a beautiful gray to black hue to your soaps depending on the amount of activated bamboo charcoal added to your soap base.

This product is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
For external use only. Our activated bamboo charcoal is intended for cosmetic purposes.
Under no circumstances do we recommend that it be considered a food or for medicinal or medical applications. Store this product in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
Store it in an airtight container.
Never use a wet or damp spoon or any other utensil to handle or remove the powder from its container.
Avoid metal instruments and dishes to avoid any reaction with the charcoal.
Keep activated bamboo charcoal away from moisture.

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MSDS

Particles Size: 325 mesh
Activated Bamboo Charcoal
INCI: Charcoal Powder