Activated charcoal has been buzzy in the wellness world for years, popping up in a whole bunch of products—from facial cleansers to deodorants—and promising a slew of benefits, from unclogging pores ...

Activated charcoal has become a key ingredient in modern skincare, promising to draw out impurities, unclog pores, and reduce excess oil. Its absorbent properties allow it to bind with dirt and toxins ...

This week, I will be talking about activated charcoal, but before I proceed, I would like to share a story from a reader. She is a 45-year-old woman who stopped menstruating in March. She said she ...

Activated charcoal is used in products like supplements, soaps, shampoos, face masks, and even toothpastes. A black toothpaste may seem strange, but manufacturers claim that it can lead to brighter ...

Activated charcoal has been exposed to chemicals that allow it to bind to certain substances. Many water filters contain activated charcoal because it can remove toxins from drinking water. But eating ...

Proponents claim that activated charcoal is a “natural detoxifier” that can remove harmful substances from the body. By Amitha Kalaichandran Active charcoal comes in many forms: toothpaste; powders, ...

Say the word “charcoal” to almost any American and the immediate mental image will be steaks on a grill. However, say that same word in an emergency department and the image will be drastically ...

Dear Doctor: I read that New York recently banned something called activated charcoal from all food and beverages. What is that, and why on Earth would anyone ever want to ingest it? Dear Reader: The ...

Charcoal toothpaste used to be an Instagram-trend novelty. Now it’s everywhere, even in chain drugstores. But should you really put black toothpaste in your mouth—and does toothpaste with activated ...