Charcoal Powder
Charcoal Powder is an absorbent and opacifying ingredient. It’s in 115 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Powdered carbon. Absorbs oil and acts as an abrasive and black colorant.
What it does
Contains Charcoal Powder: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Charcoal Powder: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Charcoal Powder: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55298, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Charcoal Powder
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Pond’s Pure Detox Pollution Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rovectin
Pore Care Tightening Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Pure Active
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Pure Active 3 in 1 carbone
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active Hautklar Carbone
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
l-oreal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive 3 en 1 carbón
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Refreshing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Menthe Intense au Charbon Actif 133g
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Charbon + Magnésium 75g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Cèdre et Genévrier
Lists fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Rose et Vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidts Bar Soap
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
schmidts here now
Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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