WHAT IS CHARCOAL?
Made by charring Moso Bamboo at high temperatures, Bamboo Charcoal is a fine, highly porous powder that acts like nature's “magnet” to draw out dirt, oil and impurities from pores.
See It In Action
FIND CHARCOAL IN
Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
Clear Improvement™ Rich Purifying Charcoal Mask
Clear Improvement™ Zero Oil Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser
Detox & Purify Routine
- 1. Wash away pore-clogging oil, pollution & makeup with Clear Improvement™ Zero Oil Cleanser, with Salicylic Acid.
- 2. Tone with Zero Oil™ Pore Purifying Toner to instantly reduce shine and remove excess oil.
- 3. Apply non-comedogenic Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer to deliver all-day hydration.
- 4. For spot treatment, use Super Spot Remover™ Acne Treatment Gel with 1.5% Salicylic Acid.
- 5. For special care, use Clear Improvement™ Charcoal Mask that helps deeply detox skin and dissolves impurities.
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Bamboo Charcoal – FAQs
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What is Bamboo Charcoal and how does it benefit skin?
Bamboo Charcoal acts like a natural “magnet” for the skin — it helps draw out oils, dirt, impurities, and debris that can clog pores. It helps purify and detox deep within the pores for a visibly clearer, refreshed complexion.
What kinds of results can I expect from using skincare formulated with Bamboo Charcoal?
Bamboo Charcoal helps deeply cleanse pores by absorbing excess oil, which can increase the risk of breakouts, and draw out dirt and impurities, which can help minimize the look of clogged pores.
Bamboo Charcoal helps deeply cleanse pores by absorbing excess oil, drawing out deep-dwelling dirt and debris, which can help clean pores. Origins formulas with Bamboo Charcoal can also help leave skin feeling refreshed and renewed after cleansing or mask use.
Which Origins products include Bamboo Charcoal and what do they do?
- Clear Improvement™ Zero Oil Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser
A deep-cleansing gel-to-foam cleanser with Salicylic Acid that helps detox pores, remove excess oil, and leave skin feeling purified. - Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
A purifying mask with Bamboo Charcoal and Clay to help draw out deep-dwelling impurities, absorb excess oils, and improve the appearance of texture and pores. - Clear Improvement™ Rich Purifying Charcoal Mask
A creamy, charcoal-and-clay mask designed to deeply cleanse pores and remove impurities while remaining comfortable on the skin.
What’s a simple Bamboo Charcoal-focused skincare routine I can follow?
For visibly clearer, purified skin:
- 1. Cleanse with Clear Improvement™ Zero Oil Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser to remove oil, dirt, and impurities.
- 2. Purify & Detox 1–2 times per week with
- a. Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores , or
- b. Clear Improvement™ Rich Purifying Charcoal Mask to deeply cleanse pores and absorb excess oil.
- 3. Moisturize with a replenishing formula such as Clear Improvement™ Acne Clearing Hydrating Lotion to hydrate and refresh skin after cleansing or masking.