Charcoal is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 13 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 14 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 14
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Coastal Mist Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Lumberjack Lodge Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Maverick Musk Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Mountain Meadow Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Oceanside Orchard Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Birchwood Breeze Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Fresh Falls Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Rainforest Rapids Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Summer Citrus Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Wood Barrel Bourbon Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Dr. SquatchDr. Squatch Alpine Sage Deodorant
Definition
Charcoal is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances.
Cosmetic roles
Absorbs water or oilABSORBENTMakes a clear formula opaqueOPACIFYINGScrubs physicallyABRASIVEReduces body odourDEODORANT
Safety & regulatory references
- Allowed colourant
- United States
Source: US FDA prohibited and restricted ingredients
Japan
- Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 2.0 g
- Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 2.0 g
- Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics that may be used for mucosa) :
Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Charcoal Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
CHARCOALINCI약용 숯Korean label name (MFDS standard)
Related literature
- Formulation of Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal Eyebrow Cream · 2021
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- FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FACE WASH FROM COCONUT HUSK · 2026
- The Formulation of Liquid Hand Wash Made From Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal · 2021
- Biochemical and histologic changes in albino rats in response to charcoal powder exposure · 2021