We know what you’re thinking. “Charcoal for my face?” But hear us out. This stuff is incredible for your pores! Not to be confused with the braai kind, activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been treated with oxygen at extremely high temperatures. This process makes activated charcoal super absorbent, like a magnet for toxins and pollutants in your skin. It really gets you glowing. A powerful (and gentle!) exfoliator, activated charcoal sloughs off build-up and dead cells from skin. The result? Gorgeous, smooth skin. Yeah, you’re going to want to work our activated charcoal body scrub into your twice-a-week exfoliation routine. It brings balance to oily skin. Activated charcoal sticks it to excess oil, which can lead dry skin and acne. Speaking of… It’s anti-acne. Full disclosure: It depends on your skin and the severity of the acne. But activated charcoal has been shown to reduce acne and also prevent it. How? By removing bacteria and all the unwanted guests that cause breakouts. It’s a cut above and one of the hottest trends in beauty!