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 22, 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
Shea Moisture Bar Soap
Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig wn detox charbon x3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x2
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x3
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sign wn detox charbon x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
signal bio blancheur naturelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Charbon Actif 2x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Système Blancheur Charbon Actif 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Nature Elements Blancheur & Détox 2x75ml
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Nature Elements Charbon Blancheur & Detox Lot 3 x 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Dr. Squatch
Sonic Speed Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Superfoliant Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The SeaWeed Bar Soap
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yes to
Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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