Review (5/5): Add this to your skin care regimen
I never heard of charcoal removing toxins from your body, so I was surprised to come across this product while researching natural facial washes. Upon reading some of the reviews I took it upon myself to do some reading on charcoal and its properties. I felt what I read along with some of the reviews convinced me enough to make a purchase. I'm not going to lie, I was skeptical but the way my cheeks have been riddled with blackheads I figured I had nothing to lose. I was so excited about this product I washed my face immediately after I got it out my mailbox, even though I had just finished washing my face 5 minutes before. Like all the other reviewers said, this product DOES not foam up, instead it is a thin liquid that smells like roasted minty lemongrass. Mmmm! I left it on my face after massaging it in thoroughly for 5 minutes, when I looked at my cheeks they were so much lighter which indicated the product worked with removing the blackheads. However, it did not remove all of them, which are the ones that are embedded deep in my face(ewwww). After using it 2 more times, I could feel the embedded ones coming to the surface, and now since I've had it for a week, my cheeks are almost bump free, yayyyy! It is a great product for ladies who wear make-up, it can help with removing all that stuff from your pores. I recommend using it with [[ASIN:B004V0SZNO BriteLeafs 4-in-1 Electric Facial & Body Brush Spa Cleaning System (BL-802)]], a great alternative to the Clarasonic. This is def going in with my skincare regimen.
Update 4-29-13: I did stop using this product bc of the price however when I seen that they had increased the bottle size I purchased another one. I hated that I stopped using this product bc my pores get so clogged I am constantly breaking out. My face was so congested I could feel little bumps beneath my skin and nothing was working. I ordered another bottle a week and a half ago and my face just cleared up and now when I touch my cheeks they are smooth. To increase this product effectiveness take a rag wet it with hot water and put it to your face for about 3 times for about 10 seconds each. Then use a facial scrub brush to get in your pores and let it sit for about 2 minutes, this helps also with milia under your eyes, just gently rub those areas with the facial wash and in no time those will disappear too. No I do not work for the company, just offering advice to other oily faced people.