Sustainable charcoal powder for cosmetics made from upcycled fencing offcuts
Known for its oil-absorbent and cleansing properties, and its intense black pigment, charcoal is a versatile ingredient that lends itself to a variety of personal care applications. Made from small pieces of leftover charcoal, derived from oak fencing offcuts, the Charcoal CRUSH™ collection comprises 3 unique grades including skincare scrubs and an active powder.
INCI: Charcoal Powder
ACTIVE GRADE
ACTIVE POWDER
FOR SKIN, HAIR & MAKEUP APPLICATIONS
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<100um; a finely-milled active charcoal powder*
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Ideal for any skin, hair or makeup application
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Cleansing & detoxifying properties
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Oil-absorbent (data available)
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Natural, plant-based, vegan & cruelty-free
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*Please note, this is not activated charcoal. Unlike activated charcoal powders, Charcoal CRUSH™ ACTIVE is made using a low energy intensive process.
MICRO GRADE
IDEAL FOR FACE POLISHES
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100 - 300um; micro particles provide a method of very mild exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells to reveal super soft, polished skin
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Perfect for skincare polishes
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Natural, plant-based, vegan & cruelty-free
SMALL GRADE
IDEAL FOR FACE SCRUBS
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300 - 600um; a granular exfoliating powder with slightly larger particles to gently exfoliate the skin
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Ideal for facial skincare and body care applications
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Natural, plant-based, vegan & cruelty-free
A truly
zero-waste process
Charcoal CRUSH™ is made from small fragments leftover from the production of charcoal, used for cooking and heating. But there's a bigger story...
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The charcoal is made from 100% sustainably harvested oak. More specifically - upcycled oak offcuts; leftovers from the production of cleft oak fencing.
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The oak is transformed into charcoal. Any small charcoal pieces, where are not suitable for cooking, are collected into bags by hand and rolled in a ball mill to break up the particles. The particles are then sieved to size grade.
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Any remaining leftovers from the sieving process are used for animal feed (which aids digestion), ensuring that absolutely nothing goes to waste.