So a few weeks ago I put up at post on how to make your own DIY eyeliner out of activated charcoal. Now I would like to share another way I use this new discovery... on my face!!
Yep, you heard me right. It is my new favorite facial mask, right next to my green tea mask. My skin has never felt so smooth before, along with clean. It's so simple too!! And, (as always) 100% natural :)
Ingredients:
Activated charcoal. (I got mine at Kroger, however amazon always has what you need. I got mine in capsule form, because I like to take one from time to time when my stomach is bothering me, or after a long night out. Activated charcoal actually absorbs toxins in your body!!)
Any type of oil (As always... coconut oil is my absolute favorite)
Water/Green tea powder/Anything else you'd like to add
Add one capsule, or if you get straight up powder just a teaspoon in a bowl with any type of oil and water, and any other ingredient you'd like to. Make it your facial, experiment, everyone has different skin! :)
I always love to exfoliate and steam my face before, for an extra at home spa feeling, but that step isn't necessary. Take your black paste and slowly rub it onto your face, making sure you really rub it onto you skin. Next step, don't scream when you see yourself in the mirror because.....
Yeah.... it's a scary lookin' mask!!! And you may be afraid that this black color won't come off, but I promise it does. Wash with plenty of soap (I recommend doing this right before a shower)
Quick tips: Activated charcoal is messy, just be aware of that. But that being said, it's easily cleaned up with soap. I've even spilled some on a white carpet and it came out easily!!
Enjoy your smooth skin, and look forward to my next blog post on a 3-day detox I will be trying out here soon!