Activated charcoal is most well-known as a safe treatment for poisoning and drug overdoses in hospitals—but that’s not all it’s good for. Kirsty TG/Unsplash Activated charcoal may sound like the ...

There are more than 1 million visits to the ER annually for drug or medication poisoning. Activated charcoal is one of the emergency treatments we frequently use to treat critical poisonings. But in ...

Charcoal might look dirty, but a new trend claims it's a great cleanser for the body, inside and out. Activated charcoal has been popular in face masks and other skin cleansers for the past few years.

Activated charcoal is an ingredient in specialty toothpaste, skin creams, and smoothies — but the supplement comes with ...

CHICAGO — Activated charcoal, a poison antidote used in emergency rooms for decades, can be easily used in children at home and may help prevent a trip to the hospital, a study has found. The ...

Throughout my career I've seen dozens of supplements come and go in terms of trendiness, from herbs and amino acids to antioxidants and extracts. Recently, activated charcoal has been having a moment ...

Experts do not advise using activated charcoal to "counteract" drugs used in rape and other sexual assaults — it’s unlikely to be effective and its application is best determined on a case by case ...

ACTIVATED charcoal has gained popularity in the beauty industry due to its potential benefits for skincare. Also known as activated carbon, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, including ...

Like any red-blooded mascara-wearing American woman who longs for simpler times and a real Chanel bag, I'm full-on obsessed with weird beauty remedies. Why buy a mask full of strange additives when ...

Unfortunately, activated charcoal is messy, and it gets everywhere if you’re not paying attention. It also makes your mouth look pitch black when you’re using it, so it’s definitely not as ...

I'm typically a sucker for any product with the words "activated charcoal" or "sheet mask" in the name or description. It doesn't take much to convince me to try a new skincare product, but when I ...