Hardwood Activated Charcoal is made from American Eastern Hardwoods. Activated Charcoal can be used as a natural colorant, exfoliant or as a detox agent. It is very popular in homemade charcoal face masks! It is commonly used in soap, face masks, bath fizzies, scrubs, body wash and shampoo bars.
Country Of Origin: United States
Soap Only: Yes | ![]() |
General: No | ![]() |
Mixes In: Water or Oil | ![]() |
Lip Products: No | ![]() |
Migrates: No | ![]() |
Finish: Matte | ![]() |
Eye Products: No | ![]() |
pH Changes: No | ![]() |
Nails: No | ![]() |
UV Fade: No | ![]() |
Group: Black |
Appearance: Black powder
Physical Form:
Surface Area: 1400-1800 m2/g
Apparent Density (lbs/ cu. ft.): 20-23
pH: 6-8 typical
Storage: Room temperature. Airtight container. Well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizers (chlorine, permanganate and ozone, etc.), ignition sources, combustible materials, and heat.
Best Used By: One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.
WARNING: NEVER ENTER A CONFINED SPACE CONTAINING ACTIVATED CARBON SINCE IT CAN ADSORB OXYGEN AND ASPHYXIATION MAY RESULT.
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Activated Charcoal
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Activated Charcoal
Directions:
To obtain a dark black soap use 1-2 teaspoons of activated charcoal per 500g of soap. We found that it is best to mix it with a small amount of soap and then add to the rest of the batch.
Storage: Product shall be stored in sealed containers in dry, well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizers (chlorine, permanganate and ozone, etc.), ignition sources, combustible materials, and heat.
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid scattering of dust into air and breathing of dust. Keep containers dry and closed. Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
WARNING: NEVER ENTER A CONFINED SPACE CONTAINING ACTIVATED CARBON SINCE IT CAN ADSORB OXYGEN AND ASPHYXIATION MAY RESULT.
Rhonda McIntosh (verified owner) –
I recently used this in a CP recipe. I compared it to the finer Activated Charcoal and it did exactly as I hoped for giving a slightly grainier (not sure if that’s a proper word) look. It’s definitely worth including in your colour design when working on rustic looking soaps.
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