Charcoal
Charcoal is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, absorbent agent. It is used in 64 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 592 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CHARCOAL |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, DEODORANT, OPACIFYING |
| Prevalence | 64 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 592 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 25%Face Cleansers 21.9%Body Washes 7.8%Exfoliators 6.3%Dry Shampoos 4.7%Makeup Removers 4.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Charcoal do in skincare?
- Charcoal functions as an abrasive, absorbent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Charcoal?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (25% of its uses).
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