Men’s Health Australia - 01.07.2018

WORDS: SANDRA NYGAARD; ADDITIONAL WORDS: KATE NIVEN; PHOTOGRAPH: BEN RITTER AND JASON LEE

Grooming

4 / Greasy Skin

Swipe away sweat, salt

and grease wherever

you are with these

dual-sided travel-

friendly, charcoal-

infused black wipes.

The cleansing side

gently removes surface

level dirt, while the

exfoliating side draws

out deeper impurities

and dead skin cells.

BLAQ Dual Sided Wipes,

$12.95, blaq.co

2 / Dull Hair

Pomades and gels can

leave residue that weighs

your hair down. This

sulfate-free formula

combines charcoal and

fresh citrus oils to scrub

away buildup while going

easy on your scalp.

Hask Charcoal Purifying

Shampoo, $14.99, hask.com.au

6 / Clogged

Pores

The alpha hydroxy acids

in this mask soak up oils

and smooth out bumps.

Just don’t leave it on

longer than advised.

The charcoal can

absorb too much oil,

and your skin will

produce more of it

to compensate.

Dermalogica Charcoal

Rescue Masque, $70.50,

dermalogica.com.au

1 / Dirt Buildup

Carbon molecules in

activated charcoal are

like dirt magnets. When

pore pollutants come

into contact with carbon,

they stick together and

wash away as you rinse.

Modern Pirate Activated

Charcoal Soap, $11.90,

modernpirate.com.au

3 / Stained Teeth

Surface stains from

coffee, tea and wine

surrender when faced

with a toothbrush

containing charcoal.

Through its antibacterial,

antifungal and antiviral

properties, toothbrushes

manufactured with

activated charcoal can

also help prevent cavities

and bad breath.

Colgate® Slim Soft

Charcoal Toothbrush,

$3.99, priceline.com.au

5 / Winter

Dryness

Cold, dry air can

roughen skin. Charcoal

is winter-friendly

because it

simultaneously

moisturises and

cleanses. This gentle

foam gets rid of grime

without leaving any

fragrance or residue.

Clinique for Men Charcoal

Face Wash,

$35, clinique.com.au

THE DIRT ON

CLEAN SKIN

A gritty, grimy secret weapon

can leave you looking

fresher and healthier

We love charcoal. It can sear steak to

juicy perfection, suck the stink out of

a man cave, and keep wrenches rust-

free. But you might be surprised to

know that its purifying powers can

also keep your skin, hair and teeth

clean and healthy. Charcoal’s porous

structure naturally draws out oil, dirt

and stains while attracting water to

hydrate your hide. Here’s our quick-

and-dirty lineup to improve any

grooming issue.