Activated Charcoal Powder has been used for numerous beauty purposes and beauty recipes. Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been processed to increase the surface area that absorbs impurities, making it ideal for naturally Cleansing and lightening skin as well as drawing out poisons and soothing skin irritations. Skin lightening, whitening, purifying facial masks for men and women, detoxification, shampoo, salves for burns and insect bites - the list goes on of all the DIY remedies you can do at home with this extremely versatile ingredient.