Why Charcoal Needs to Be a Part of Your Skin Care Routine

If you’re looking to give your pores the deep clean they deserve, it may be time to incorporate charcoal into your skin care routine. Charcoal is able to attract dirt and other surface impurities like a magnet, making it a great addition for oily and combination skin types. Thankfully, you don’t have to take a trip to the chimney to start using charcoal in your regimen, you simply have to head to your nearest drugstore. Garnier’s SkinActive line features four great products formulated with charcoal that are ideal for oily skin and perfect to start using this summer!

This double-duty product is both a mask and a daily cleanser—perfect for busy girls everywhere! The creamy kaolin clay-based formula—infused with charcoal—draws out impurities from the skin’s surface, giving you a deep cleanse and glowing skin. Use daily as a cleanser and twice a week as a 5-minute face mask to detoxify your pores.

Garnier Clean+ Pore Purifying 2-in-1 Clay Cleanser/Mask, $7.99

Perfect to remove makeup at night or give your skin a quick refresh on the go, these oil-free towelettes, formulated with charcoal, help to draw out pore-clogging dirt, oil, and makeup and leave the skin with a mattified appearance. These are perfect to pack along on summer travels, in your gym bag, and in your beach tote!

Garnier Clean+ Oil-Free Cleansing Towelettes, $5.99

Formulated with salicylic acid and charcoal, this scrub is just what skin prone to blackheads needs to stay clear. The gel exfoliator helps to deeply cleanse, visibly tighten the look of pores, and smooth the appearance of your skin.

Garnier Clean+ Blackhead Eliminating Scrub, $7.99

If excess oil and shine are a skin concern of yours, get ready to meet your new best friend. This gel cleanser dissolves away surface-level impurities like oil, makeup, and dirt. Skin is left with a matte finish. For best results, alternate using this gel and the Blackhead Eliminating Scrub.

Garnier Clean+ Shine Control Cleansing Gel, $7.99