Activated Charcoal ( Activated Carbon ) is expanding into a whole new dimension and expanding in market like never before. Powdered activated carbon used in filtering water, poison control, toxin removal and in herbal medicine regularly. It’s recent hype is in health and beauty segment.

So what is Activated Charcoal, and why are people suddenly rubbing it all over their face and teeth?

How much is Activated Charcoal Different than Actual Charcoal?

Let’s get the biggest issue out of the way. Activated charcoal (also known as activated carbon) is almost but not quite the same thing as actual charcoal (the stuff used for making paneer tikka masala).

The bulk material used to produce powdered activated carbon  is some combination of wood, coconut shells, peat, coal, and /or sawdust, while actual charcoal can include all of that including agricultural waste products and other dry biomass.

You can know more about the process of making Activated Carbon / Activated Charcoal in our previous blog here –

https://www.ucicarbons.com/5-awesome-uses-activated-charcoal/

How It Works

When the charcoal is activated, it acquires a positive charge. This is how the activated charcoal captures all the toxins and nasty stuff from the water supply in filters. This process is adsorption which is slightly different from absorption. To make it simpler, think of it like a magnet binding strongly to the surface and constantly attracting substances, holding them firmly so that they cannot escape. As Powdered activated carbon has millions of micropores that makes it possible to grab hold of harmful toxins such as bacterias, poisons etc.

Using Activated charcoal is a cost-effective and safer way to improve the quality of the water we use every day.

Here’s What to Take Activated Charcoal For

Activated Charcoal / Activated Carbon is recommended for drug overdoses and accidental poisonings. It is also effective in pulling out harmful mercury found in vaccines and food products. It can also help you reduce cholesterol, anti-aging properties, better liver and kidney function, and helps relieve digestive and bloating issues.

The Forms of Activated Charcoal

Adding this black powder stuff to your diet might not seem so pleasant in the first place. You’re gonna be eating ashes and it tastes about as appetizing as you’d imagine. Due to this, most activated charcoal supplements in the market comes in a pill form. But Activated charcoal is also expanding other areas. Activated Charcoal / Activated Carbon can now be found in:

• Shampoo
• Facial sponges and towelettes
• Lattes
• Toothpaste, tooth powders, and toothbrushes
• Soap
• Ice cream
• Skin cleansers

Hoax or Harmless?

Activated Charcoal / Activated Carbon is considered quite harmless, but there are a few things to consider first before trying it for the first time. Don’t consume activated charcoal with prescription medicines and constipation, as the charcoal can exaggerate the issue.

The type of raw material used to make your activated charcoal also matters a lot, with charcoal derived from coconut shells generally labeled as the highest quality.

The Bottom Line

The amount of chemicals, toxins, heavy metals in our body will continue to rise through exposure. Activated charcoal can a solution to many issues regarding detoxification. If the exposure cannot be prevented, then regularly cleansing the body with organix detox agents such as Activated Charcoal / Activated Carbon  can prevent the buildup which can lead to serious health concerns.

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