Smooth your skin and remove impurities with this revitalizing activated charcoal mask.

The fine grain of charcoal combines with coconut oil and baking soda for a gentle and effective exfoliant. This homemade facial mask also tightens pores while helping lift dirt and blackheads.

Activated charcoal is a special healing substance touted for its ability to remove toxins; it detoxes the skin of impurities. To moisturize the skin, coconut oil fatty acids naturally leave your skin feeling dewy and smooth. Plus, because of its antimicrobial properties, coconut oil also helps fight off the bacteria that causes acne.

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Other great topical uses for coconut oil:

• Mix with sea salt or coconut sugar for body and face scrubs.
• Create a moisturizing detox bath by adding 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and ½ cup epsom salt to bath water.
• Add coconut oil to homemade body butter for an ultra-moisturizing lotion.

Finally, a small amount of baking soda is added to the mask for cleansing and exfoliation. Tip: Because baking soda can be harsh on sensitive skin, test the mask on a small area of your body first.

To make the charcoal face mask, simply mix the melted coconut oil, activated charcoal and baking soda together in a small jar. Use your fingertips or a flat brush to paint the mask onto your face, and then let it sit for 20 minutes before washing your face clean.

Jennafer Ashley

DIY Charcoal Face Mask with Coconut Oil

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Total time:1 min

Serves:1 jar

DIY Charcoal Face Mask with Coconut Oil

Recipe by: Jennafer Ashley

Smooth your skin and remove impurities with this revitalizing activated charcoal mask.

Tools

• Small jar with lid
• Flat facial brush

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 T activated charcoal powder
• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

• Stir all ingredients together in a jar.
• Apply to your face using your fingertips or a brush. Let the mask set for 20 minutes, then wash your face clean.

Tips:

• Choose activated charcoal made from coconut shells or wood chips without any added ingredients.
• Charcoal stains can be messy, so be sure to mix the mask together over an old towel. Keep away from carpets and clothes.
• Because baking soda can be irritating if used frequently, do not use this mask more than once per week.

Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here’s what we recommend:
Cold pressed coconut oil (Viva Naturals)

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