From brushing with charcoal toothpaste to using a pimple patch on a mosquito bite, you've probably seen the viral videos on social media. And maybe you've even tried some of the trends yourself. But a ...

Activated charcoal may help improve the texture and appearance of skin. Its adsorbing properties are well studied. However, its effectiveness as a skin treatment is inconclusive. Many skin products ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...

What is the best charcoal toothpaste? Finding the right toothpaste can be tricky, especially when you have a combination of things you’re looking for, whether it be teeth sensitivity or cavity ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy ...

Instead of the white foam most of us normally produce when brushing our teeth, activated charcoal toothpastes coat teeth (temporarily) in a dusky slurry. Yet despite their dark hues, many companies ...

Two dentists answer: Is whitening toothpaste bad? Turns out it—and charcoal toothpaste—are basically like brushing your teeth with sandpaper. Real talk: Who doesn’t love the feeling of having a ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...