After reading the heading, you must be thinking that diamond is on the face! How? Let us tell you that Black Diamond is charcoal made from bamboo which is very beneficial for our skin. A study published in the International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research and Practice Journal states that bamboo charcoal is naturally rich in many minerals such as calcium, magnesium, acetic acid, hydroxyl benzene.
The cream and face wash made from it also have benefits because it prevents the growth of bacteria. Especially if we talk about bamboo charcoal face wash, many of its varieties are available in the Asian and European markets. Activated charcoal has long been used as a natural water filter. Today we will tell you about the method and benefits of face wash made from it.
Why is Black Diamond Charcoal beneficial?
According to Dr. Sanchit, charcoal is prepared from bamboo pieces and roots. It is also known as Black Diamond. Although charcoal is also made from other woods, it is not easy to obtain due to forest laws. Whereas bamboo is not a tree, but a grass, and there is no problem in obtaining it.
Bamboo, the fastest growing plant, has many characteristics including its absorption rate four times and surface area 10 times more than other coals. According to scientific facts, bamboo charcoal also blocks infrared rays and protects the skin from its side effects.
How is charcoal face wash prepared?
To make face wash, beneficial lotus, palash, marigold and rose flowers and essence of mosambi and orange are also mixed with active bamboo charcoal. After bamboo is harvested, it is carbonized at very high temperatures.
Due to which its surface area and weight ratio can be increased to approximately 1200:1. Activated bamboo charcoal made by this method is used in different products. It keeps the face germ-free and kills the bacteria that cause infection.
Benefits of Diamond Charcoal Face Wash
Dr. Sanchit Sharma, Director of Ayutveda Told that charcoal face wash made from active bamboo charcoal cleanses the skin by removing dirt and impurities from the skin. It protects the skin from pollution and helps in absorbing excess oil. It is also used to remove makeup easily.
They say that when face wash is made with activated bamboo charcoal, it is more capable of absorbing toxic and harmful substances from the skin, resulting in healthier skin. Therefore it is used as an effective natural remedy for acne. Cosmetics containing charcoal also reduce the risks of various skin disorders caused by pollution.
Know what is activated charcoal?
Activated charcoal is a black powder that has no smell. These usually come from plant sources such as coal, wood chips, coconut shells, moss or tree bark. It has the ability to neutralize some harmful substances in the body, hence doctors and medical professionals in Ayurveda also use it in some types of medicines. These can also be found in over-the-counter products, including water filters, toothpaste, dietary supplements, face washes, soaps, and odor absorbers.