How to make a homemade activated charcoal mask to get rid of blackheads

Have you heard about the benefits that activated charcoal can bring to our skin? So it’s time to discover the promises of this plant-based substance that promotes deep cleansing of the skin.

Activated charcoal is a special variation of charcoal. It is produced when some types of wood, cork or coconut shells are burned at high temperatures (from 800 to 1000 degrees Celsius) and with a low concentration of oxygen.

On our skin, activated charcoal is able to absorb makeup residue, pollution particles, dead cells and oil, in addition to having a slightly abrasive function, leaving the skin softer.

To incorporate activated charcoal into your skin care routine, you can follow the tip from youtuber Luana Viana, who teaches you how to make a mask with this substance to remove blackheads. In the video, Luana applies the mask only to her nose, but you can apply it to her forehead and chin if necessary.

Ingredients

The ingredients of this mask are very simple and you may have all of them in your house, with the exception of activated charcoal, which you can find in pharmacies. Write down the material you will need:

• 2 tablespoons of whole milk
• 2 activated charcoal tablets
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 tablespoon of white glue

Now, let’s follow the step by step to learn how to make and apply the mask. The process is quite easy:

1. Crush activated charcoal tablets in a container and mix them with milk

2. Add the tablespoon of unflavored gelatin

3. Add the tablespoon of glue (doesn’t have to be too full

4. Mix everything and microwave for 30 seconds

5. With the help of a brush, spread the mixture all over the nose and other areas with blackheads

6. Wait a few minutes for the mask to dry

7. Remove the mask with your fingers (it comes off whole) and that’s it!

A tip: as the mask makes a lot, you can make half the recipe or share it with your friends so you don’t throw the product away.

After removing the mask, you should cleanse your skin normally, taking the opportunity to hydrate the region. The result will be a very soft, smooth and blackhead-free skin.

Where do carnations come from?

Blackheads are very common black dots on the skin of people of all ages, although they are more common from puberty to early adulthood.

The formation of blackheads begins when a pore in our skin is clogged, resulting in the accumulation of fat inside the sebaceous follicle, the channel where the hair root and sebaceous glands are located.

In the case of larger pores, the surface of the accumulated fat has extensive contact with the oxygen in the air and ends up undergoing an oxidation process and becoming darker. This type of blackhead is called an open blackhead.

On the other hand, when the pore is small, the fat has less contact with the air, decreasing oxidation. What can happen in this case is the proliferation of bacteria, forming a white spot known as a closed blackhead that can evolve into a pimple.

Blackheads are one-off signs that do not indicate a more serious illness. However, if you notice an increase in the number of these dots, look for a dermatologist so that he can indicate the most appropriate treatment for you.