Activated Charcoal

It is our firm belief, at TreeActiv, that feeling your best is a balance of both physical and mental wellness, which means buying something you love and feeling great about using it. We are on a mission to promote products that make you feel and look your best all the time. Our products use all-natural ingredients, and we want to share some awesome information on why we use the ingredients we do and what is so great about each of them. Here’s some insightful education into Activated Charcoal.

So, What’s Up With Activated Charcoal?

• It is important to note that Activated Charcoal used in health and beauty products is not the same as the charcoal used in barbecue grills for cooking food.

• Activated Charcoal comes from a variety of natural sources. TreeActiv Activated Charcoal is most commonly derived from American-grown hardwood trees (domestic sources helps the earth with minimal fuel use and reducing the amount of pollution required to import by ship), but we also source from coconut shells and bamboo.

• Activated Charcoal is used as a natural treatment to trap toxins and chemicals in the body, preventing the body from reabsorbing them.

• For skin treatment, Activated Charcoal is effective at treating body odor and acne.

• Activated Charcoal is commonly combined with coconut oil to relieve itching from insect bites, such as mosquitos, as well as some plant irritants, like poison ivy.

• When consumed orally, Activated Charcoal is used to reduce bloating and gas, lower cholesterol, and treat nausea safely during pregnancy.

Why Do We Use Activated Charcoal In TreeActiv Products?

Activated Charcoal is used in TreeActiv products due to its ability to trap toxins and chemicals in the tiny pores on your skin’s surface, which are created through a heating process. Activated Charcoal is known to have many health benefits, both internally and externally, such as reducing high cholesterol, skin and body health, rapid toxin removal, and alleviated gas and bloating. In TreeActiv products, Activated Charcoal is chosen to be used in our facial cleanser to help alleviate and prevent acne breakouts and remove toxins that are produced in your skin. The ability of Activated Charcoal to naturally absorb these chemicals is very important for healthy and glowing skin.

TreeActiv Products That Contain Activated Charcoal

• TreeActiv Acne Eliminating Face Cleanser

Some Interesting Facts About Activated Charcoal:

• One of the more common uses for Activated Charcoal is its use for safe and effective treatment of poisoning and drug overdoses. It’s used in emergency trauma centers across the world.

• Activated Charcoal is also used as a natural filter for water purification, trapping solvents, pesticides, and other harmful chemicals.