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How charcoal soap goes above and beyond

Published: Mar 24, 2015 Modified: May 7, 2020 by Everblossom Team This post may contain affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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I have a number of naturally-minded friends who have raved about activated charcoal for different purposes, but I still hadn't given it a try until recently.

What makes activated charcoal so useful is that it draws toxins - attracting out of and away from the body. In fact, it can even be used in gas masks to prevent chemical poisoning and to purify water.

It turns out, this toxin-drawing property also makes activated charcoal beneficial for skin care! I got to see the benefits firsthand when my family used a few different kinds of charcoal soap from SoapBox soaps.

Activated charcoal in soap?! It's pretty great - here's why.

Clean Pores with Charcoal Soap

Soothes acne. I don't struggle with acne all that much anymore, aside from the occasional blemish - but a lot of people find that charcoal soap helps clear up breakouts like no other! Try it if you're looking for a natural treatment for acne. I do have to keep on top of blackheads in my skincare routine, however, and when I washed my face with the Black Bar Soap from SoapBox, it really kept my skin clean and exfoliated perfectly - I had clean pores but it didn't irritate my skin. Perfect! I just used the bar directly on my face.

Super Cleansing Hand Soap

Activated charcoal in soap?! It's pretty great - here's why.

My man gets super dirty throughout the day at work, and works around ag chemicals - which kind of terrifies me, to be honest! I feel good knowing that he's washing up with a soap that has toxin-drawing properties. And he doesn't find it overly "girly." 🙂

SoapBox also includes other skin nourishing ingredients like shea butter and exfoliating sea salt. It also smells amazing!

SoapBox: Changing The World

SoapBox doesn't just have awesome products: they're also on a mission to change the world! I love supporting companies that build giving into their business model: here are a few ways SoapBox Soaps is doing that! Changing the world - one bar at a time!

  • For every bar purchased, they give a bar of soap to a child in need.
  • For every body wash purchased, they donate a supply of vitamins to someone in need.
  • Every liquid hand soap purchased supplies a 1 month supply of water to those in need.

I couldn't be prouder to support the mission SoapBox is on.

Wanna try SoapBox Soaps for yourself?! You can shop right here and support amazing causes around the world.

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  1. Megan

    March 24, 2015 at 11:55 am

    What an awesome company and mission! Can't wait to try out these products!

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  2. Roxana S.

    March 24, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Least amount of chemicals as possible and a low level listing on the EWG website.

    Reply
  3. Lisa Coomer Queen

    March 24, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    It is more that the soap products I buy are all natural. This sounds like an awesome soap and I'd love to try it!

    Reply
  4. Holly Thomas

    March 24, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I only use natural soaps, I have sensitive skin.

    Reply
  5. Tammy C

    March 24, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    I have been slowly transitioning to all-natural products and I would love to try this soap. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Sue D

    March 24, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    I like natural ingredients.

    Reply
  7. Rachel-Rebecka

    March 24, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    When I choose soap, what's important to me is what's in it. I have very sensitive skin, and battle constant eczema, so the more natural the soap, the better it is on my skin. There is a soap that is made by a woman locally that I just absolutely love. Since I started using it, my skin has been lovely. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kylie Worthington

      March 25, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Yay!

      Reply
  8. Claudia Phillips

    March 24, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    My 5-year-old grandson thinks it's fun to use charcoal soap at my house. The bubbles are black, but you get clean. Cool.

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    • Kylie Worthington

      March 25, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      I know, right? My kids think it's pretty cool, too. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Brittney Minor

    March 24, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    A short list of all natural ingredients!

    Reply
  10. Pam Fiore

    March 24, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    I like all natural soaps.

    Reply
  11. M.Clark

    March 25, 2015 at 12:54 am

    When choosing the soap I use, it is important that it is hydrating and that it has a nice fragrance.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca B

    March 25, 2015 at 7:00 am

    I have to have soap that is gentle on sensitive skin, and I prefer soaps that are organic.

    Reply
  13. shannonmarie (rawdorable)

    March 25, 2015 at 9:18 am

    I try to stick to natural products. I actually think this would be great for my teenage son. Thanks for doing this giveaway.

    Reply
  14. Sherry Shoemaker

    March 25, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    I've been slowly making the switch to all-natural products in my daily life. I can't wait to try SoapBox Soaps! And to know that with every purchase, it's helping someone else around the world...that is awesome. I love to support companies such as this.

    Reply
  15. Lindsey Dietz

    March 26, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    LOVE THIS!!! Growing up, our soap was always pure white or green, but the earthiness of this black soap is just beautiful.

    Reply
  16. Tammy

    March 26, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    I have switched to using only all natural soap, usually hand made to support local businesses/artisans. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Jennifer Johansen

    March 26, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    I never buy soap that can't be used on my eczema-prone kid. I look for brands that only have ingredients I can pronounce.

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  18. Angela Simmons

    March 26, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    I like soaps that are natural with essential oils.

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  19. shannonmarie

    March 30, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    Thanks so much Kylie. I can't wait to try everything. Have a lovely evening! 🙂

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  20. Lillian Snow

    January 14, 2018 at 9:10 am

    I also use some nice products made from charcoal and I must say it's great with toxins. I could give soapbox a try because I love their mission to help change the world.

    Reply

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