How to Make Charcoal Mask On Your Own in Seconds!

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With the amount of pollution and dirt in the air today, we cannot neglect the fact that our skin suffers the most. Basic problems include formation of big pores over the facial skin and then later stuffing them with dirt particles to make the situation worse. It must be known that pores in the skin cannot be removed completely but they can be shrunk to make them smaller. The dirt stuffed in them needs to be pulled out and the best way to do that is via a Charcoal Mask. And you can totally make it on your own at your home. So, read along to learn how to make charcoal mask in no time.

Charcoal is no longer a new or a lesser known beauty ingredient today. Its applications started with whitening the teeth and further applications has led to it being an important part of beauty products today.
If you look around the market, activated charcoal is present in the cosmetic industry in the form of various products such as face washes, face masks, face packs etc.
The fact that charcoal is so effective is because of its absorbent properties. This means that activated charcoal tends to attract dirt, bacteria and other foreign components on the facial skin to draw them away from the skin, leaving it clear and glowing.
This is best done with the help of a DIY charcoal peel off mask. Since being a peel off, it will stick all the dirt components to it and when you peel it off, all the impurities would directly be extracted from your facial skin and you can actually see that happen!
A peel-off charcoal mask will remove all the blackheads, will fight acne causing bacteria, reduce pores and will help make your skin firmer.

Why Do You Need A DIY Charcoal Face Mask?

When we talk about a face mask, we are usually referring to a peel-off mask but they can also be simple masks.
A charcoal peel off mask will work for every skin type. However, people with an oily skin type are the ones who need a peel-off face mask to get rid of the oil and dirt stuck into their skin pores. People with dry and neutral skin need them too to get rid of all the impurities that have been residing on their skin.
A Charcoal face mask is the best way to go because of charcoal’s brilliant effects on the skin.
In general, you should use a charcoal peel-off mask at least once or twice a week so that your skin remains dirt-free and bacteria-free at regular intervals, avoiding any major skin problems.
These charcoal masks not only make your skin pure and clear, but they also help in shrinking the pores and hence giving your skin a tighter feel and younger look. This is a win-win from every angle.

Some Heads-Up While Using A Charcoal Mask

All the charcoal-based face masks are not suitable for all types of skin. For example, some of these may be good for oily skin types only and some for both oily and dry skin types. Before using this mask over your facial skin, try and run a quick test for your skin. If one face mask doesn’t suit you, you can always try another one.
While using a charcoal peel-off mask, you need to keep in mind that all your hair is tightly tied up over your head. Otherwise, they will stick with the face mask and will hurt a lot when peeling it off.
Also, when applying the mask, you need to be very careful about keeping the mixture away from your eyebrows and lips. If not, it is possible that they could get pulled out and cause unbearable pain and misshaped eyebrows.
While peeling off a charcoal mask, it may hurt a little since your facial hair might be getting pulled out. That is okay but peel it off gently to avoid too much pain.

Learn How to Make Charcoal Mask!

1. Activated Charcoal + Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay plays an important part in charcoal beauty products because of its similar properties as charcoal. It also has absorbent properties and is capable to drawing impurities deep within the skin to the surface so that they can be pulled out. A mixture of these two ingredients is sure to do the trick like a pro.

You’ll Need-

1 tsp of Activated Charcoal
1 tsp of bentonite clay
Apple Cider Vinegar

Procedure-

Mix 1 tsp of both activated charcoal and bentonite clay in a bowl.
Add apple cider and stir constantly till it forms a paste.
Apply the paste over the affected areas or your whole face.

Time: 15 minutes

After 15 minutes, you can rinse off the mix from your face with cold water and moisturise. You will instantly notice that your skin looks much clearer than before.

2. Charcoal + Bentonite + Gelatin

The addition of gelatin to charcoal and bentonite clay makes it a peel off mask which works like none other. This charcoal peel-off mask will be prepared in a matter of seconds.

You’ll Need-

1 tsp of Activated Charcoal
Half a tsp of Bentonite clay
1 tsp of Gelatin powder
2 tsp of water

Procedure-

Take a bowl and pour in 2 tsp of water and 1 tsp of gelatin powder and stir them to dissolve the gelatin.
Then add the charcoal and bentonite clay in that bowl and continue stirring to form a smooth mixture.
To bring it to a paste consistency, microwave this mixture for about 30 seconds.
Let it cool and then apply a thick layer of it all over your face but away from delicate areas such as eyes and lips.

Time: 2 hours

When it has dried completely which will probably happen after 2 hours, softly peel off the mask from the sides. Do it very gently by starting from the forehead. Wash your face with cold water and moisturise.

3. Charcoal + Bentonite + Baking Soda + Oil

A mixture of these ingredients will form an excellent face mask for an oily skin type. This will reduce the acne marks and bring out excess oil from an oily skin. People with a dry skin may not want to use this one.

You’ll Need-

Half a tsp of activated charcoal
Half a tsp of bentonite clay
1/4 tsp of coconut oil
¼ tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of water

Procedure-

Take a bowl made of clean glassand add the activated charcoal, bentonite clay, coconut oil and baking soda and start mixing them with a spoon.
Now add 1 tsp of water and stir to form a thick mixture.
Apply the mixture on your complete face with the help of a soft makeup brush. Avoid the delicate areas in coming in contact with this mixture.

Time: 10 minutes

After letting it set for 10 minutes, rinse off the mixture with cold water and moisturize. You will see all the oil has been drawn away from your face and the skin feels so much clearer.

4. Charcoal+ Bentonite + Honey + Essential Oils

This DIY charcoal face mask will again work on almost all skin types, majorly oily skin. The activated charcoal used in this mask will instantly remove all the debris persisting inside the pores over the skin. It is very easy to make and will be ready in less than a minute.

You’ll Need-

1 tsp of activated charcoal
Half a tsp of bentonite clay
2 drops of lavender oil
1 drop of tea tree oil
Half a tsp of honey
1 tsp of water

Procedure-

Take a clean bowl and add 1 tsp of activated charcoal, half a tsp of bentonite clay and ½ tsp of honey.
Add 1 tsp of water and start dissolving them to form a paste.
Now add 1 drop of tea tree oil and 2 drops of lavender oil and mix thoroughly to dissolve everything.
Apply the mixture over your face avoiding delicate areas such as eyes and lips.

Time: 10 minutes

Let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. Apply moisturizer or coconut/olive oil as a moisturizer.

5. Charcoal + Glue

This may sound a little weird but glue can be used as an excellent product when making a peel off mask. A DIY charcoal mask with glue is very easy to make and use. Not only easy, but it will effectively pull out all the dirt and blackheads from your pores on the face, leaving it nourished and clear.

You’ll Need-

Half a tsp of charcoal powder
PVA Glue

Procedure-

Take a clean glass bowl or a simple utensil and pour in some PVA glue. You need to ensure that you are using a good brand of glue that can be trusted to have no negative effects on your skin.
Now drop in the half a tsp of charcoal powder and mix it with the glue until it forms a dark black colored mixture.
The mixture is now ready and you can start applying it to your complete face with the help of your fingers. Make sure you keep it away from your eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips.

Time: 20-30 minutes

Depending on the time it takes to dry completely, let it sit over your skin. After about 20-30 minutes, slowly begin to peel the mask off. Do it very gently to avoid any powerful skin peeling.

6. Charcoal + Turmeric + Honey + Coconut Oil

The goodness of turmeric is not something which is unknown to anyone. Its antiseptic properties that work on the skin from both inside and outside make it a wonderful ingredient to use in beauty products. This face mask incorporated the goodness of honey and turmeric with the charcoal to give your skin the ultimate detoxification it needs. It can be used once a week to free your skin of all the dirt and impurities.

You’ll Need-

1 charcoal capsule
2 tsp of honey
2 tsp of turmeric powder
Half a tsp of coconut oil
Half a tsp of spirulina
Half a tsp of water

Procedure-

Take a clean bowl and crack open 1 capsule of charcoal powder in it.
Now add 2 tsp of honey and 2 tsp of turmeric powder.
Add 2 tsp of coconut oil and half a tsp of spirulina in the same bowl and mix all the ingredients.
Add half a tsp of water to form a paste.
Apply this paste over the affected areas of your facial skin with the help of your fingers or a small plastic spatula.

Time: 20-30 minutes

After 20 to 30 minutes, rinse off the mask with the help of warm water and moisturize.

7. Charcoal + Bentonite + Tea Tree oil + Rose Water

Tea tree oil is well known to soothe the facial skin in the best possible way. When combined with charcoal, it forms the best kind of facial mask with the goodness of bentonite clay too. This mask will get ready in just a matter of seconds and you will be able to notice the radiant skin you will get after peeling off this mask. This can be one of the best DIY charcoal face mask for oily skin types.

You’ll Need-

2 capsules of activated charcoal
Half a tsp of bentonite clay
2 tsp of rose water
2 drops of essential tea tree oil
1 tsp of gelatin powder

Procedure-

Take a clean bowl made of glass and add 2 tsp of rose water and add 1 tsp of gelatin powder to it. Mix it properly to dissolve the gelatin.
Now add 2 capsules of activated charcoal and throw in half a tsp of bentonite clay.
Add 2 drops of essential tea tree oil and mix thoroughly to form a paste.
Microwave this mixture for about 30 seconds till it reaches a paste-like consistency.
Now let the mixture cool down and apply it over your face.