Activated Charcoal
INCI Charcoal Powder
Overview
A striking, deep black powder, prized for its graphic look and long-standing reputation in beauty products.
What it is
Technically a carbon, not a mineral, activated Charcoal starts as ordinary charcoal then goes through an additional processing step that gives it an especially porous, high-surface-area structure. It’s best known for its bold, jet-black colour.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Commonly made from coconut shells or wood, burned at high heat and then further processed (“activated”) to increase its porosity.
What it does in a formulation
Contributes a striking, deep black colour and fine texture to a finished product.
Why Lovebee uses it
Activated charcoal has such a bold, graphic look — there’s really nothing else that gives a product that same deep black. We like it for the visual drama it brings, especially in bar soaps and masks where that colour becomes part of the design itself.
Good to know
- Vegan, when sourced from coconut shells.
- Carries a strong natural pigment, so it’s worth being mindful around light fabrics and towels.
Common questions
- Is activated charcoal the same as regular charcoal?
No — it’s specially processed to be more porous than ordinary charcoal.
- Will a product with activated charcoal stain?
It carries a strong black pigment, so it’s worth being mindful around light fabrics.
- Is Activated Charcoal vegan?
Yes, when sourced from coconut shells as ours is.
Found in these products
Soaps, Scrubs & Cleansers
$10.00