What Does Charcoal Soap Do? A Guide to Our Charcoal Peppermint Bar

Black soap has a way of catching your eye. Charcoal soap has become one of the most popular natural soaps around, but what does the charcoal actually do, and is it right for your skin?

What is charcoal soap?

Charcoal soap is soap made with activated charcoal, a fine black powder made from natural materials such as coconut shells. The charcoal is "activated" by heating, which gives it a huge surface area. It is what gives charcoal soap its striking black colour.

What does charcoal soap do?

Activated charcoal is known for its ability to attract and hold on to oil and dirt. In soap, it helps create a deeper-feeling cleanse, and its fine texture gives a gentle exfoliating feel. That's why charcoal soap is a favourite for anyone who wants to feel really clean at the end of the day.

• Deep-feeling cleanse: great after exercise, gardening or a long, hot day.
• Gentle exfoliation: the fine charcoal gives a soft, polishing feel.
• Oily or combination skin: many people with oilier skin love the fresh, clean finish.

Our Charcoal Peppermint bar

Our Charcoal Peppermint Bar Soap combines activated charcoal with a cooling blend of peppermint, cedarwood and patchouli essential oils. Like all our bars, it's handmade in small batches with olive oil from our family grove at Myponga Beach, plus coconut oil and shea butter, so it cleanses deeply without that tight, stripped feeling.

It also comes as a 50g guest size, perfect for trying it out or popping in a travel bag.

Can you use charcoal soap on your face?

Many people do, especially those with oily or combination skin. Use a light lather, avoid the eye area, and rinse well. Peppermint is lovely and fresh, but if your skin is very sensitive, you might prefer our fragrance-free Face Cleansing Bar for your face.

How to use charcoal soap

• Wet the bar and your skin with warm water.
• Lather between your hands or on a washcloth, then massage over your skin.
• Rinse thoroughly. Don't worry, the charcoal washes away completely.
• Store the bar on a draining soap dish so it stays firm and lasts longer.

Love peppermint?

Pair your bar with our Peppermint Hand & Body Wash, or give the whole peppermint collection as a gift with our Peppermint Packed Duo or Peppermint Packed Trio.

Didi & Mum