Oily, acne-prone skin will love charcoal based products from Washbeautyco., Biore and Life!

Washbeautyco. Bamboo Charcoal Konjac Sponge - $14 - a simple to use, 100% pure konjac root fibre sponge packed with minerals and antioxidants that gently cleanses and exfoliates (even extremely sensitive) oily and acne-prone skin by sucking up daily impurities like dirt, blackheads and excess oil without stripping skin of essential moisture - leaving better, balanced, more radiant skin behind.

Available at Trade Secrets and online at www.washbeauty.com.

Biore Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips - 8 strips - $9.99 - cleanse pores while reducing oil for a full 24 hours, and absorbing it so you’ll see 3x less oil with the power of natural charcoal - along with proprietary c-bond technology, this powerful formula removes weeks’ worth of buildup and refines pores to diminish their appearance over time.

And while you're at it, check out the Biore Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar - $9.99 - perfect
for the face or body - it draws out and binds to deep down dirt and oil for 2.5x cleaner pores than a basic cleanser. With a dual action formula equipped with jojoba beads and peppermint that gently exfoliates to remove dirt and oil and provide a tingly sensation, leaving skin feeling refreshed and smooth.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Life Brand Charcoal Peel-Off Mask - 150ml - $6.99 - helps reduce the appearance of pores with activated charcoal powder - a detoxifying ingredient with deep cleansing and absorption properties - drawing oil, dirt and bacteria from the skin to help unclog pores and maintain a clear complexion.

And if your pores want even more Life Brand charcoal love, there is also a single use Detoxifying French Clay Face Mask - 15ml - $1.99, Charcoal Nose Strips - 6 strips - $8.99 and Charcoal Facial Cleanser - 200ml  - $6.99.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -