DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask | Remove Blackheads

This DIY charcoal peel-off mask is the perfect remedy for removing blackheads. Activated charcoal has many benefits for the skin, and when used with the face mask, it will leave your skin soft, clear, and blackhead-free!

This  DIY charcoal peel-off mask recipe is made with activated charcoal, bentonite clay, gelatin, and lavender essential oil to remove blackheads naturally. The face mask is remarkably simple to make and will leave your skin glowing.

I always keep activated charcoal on hand for emergencies. Activated charcoal has a wide variety of uses. I have recently used it to make a homemade draw salve to pull toxins and poisons out of the body or in the bathtub to help relieve rashes. 

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DIY PEEL-OFF CHARCOAL MASK INGREDIENTS

All you need to make this charcoal peel-off mask is activated charcoal, bentonite clay, gelatin, water, and lavender essential oil. The essential oil is optional, but it will provide some added benefits to this homemade face mask. 

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL BENEFITS 

Activated charcoal is a fine black powder made from bone char, bamboo, wood, coconut husk, peat, petroleum pitch, coal, olive pits, or sawdust. You can make activated charcoal at home, or you can buy it on amazon.

Activated charcoal can be used to absorb toxins and other build-up found on the skin. It is especially good at removing blackheads when used on the face and in soap bars as a deep pore cleanser.

BENTONITE CLAY BENEFITS

Bentonite clay is rich in many vital nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, potassium, and iron.  It can be found in the United States; it comes from volcano ash. Bentonite clay has a light grayish cream color and has no scent. 

When used on the face, it can help remove impurities, detox, reduce grease, unclog pores, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and leave the skin smooth. 

Learn how to make a bentonite clay face mask. 

GELATIN 

Gelatin is a key ingredient to this recipe and will be the ingredient that holds the mask together and makes it a “peel-off” mask. Many peel-off mask recipes use glue! Yup, regular old’ school glue! I knew I wanted to create a peel-off mask to help with blackheads, and I most definitely did not want to put glue in it. 

Gelatin is a great replacer and actually has great benefits for your skin. For this recipe, we are using unflavored gelatin that comes from grass-fed cows. Gelatin is a protein found in the tendons, ligaments, and bones of cows or pigs. It can help pull out impurities and hydrate the skin. 

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL (OPTIONAL) 

Lavender essential oil has amazing properties for the skin and is known for reducing signs of skin imperfections. It is a very gentle essential oil making it a great oil to use on the face. Essential oils should always be diluted before being applied to the skin, especially the face.

If you prefer to leave the lavender out, you can substitute it for tea tree essential oil. Tea tree is another great essential oil to add to this peel-off mask and can help to cleanse and purify the skin. 

HOW TO MAKE DIY CHARCOAL PEEL-OFF MASK

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INGREDIENTS 

1 teaspoon activated charcoal 

1/2 teaspoon bentonite clay

1 tablespoon gelatin 

2 tablespoons water

3-5 drops lavender essential oil (optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add the activated charcoal, bentonite clay, and gelatin to a glass bowl. It is important to use glass and/or wood when dealing with clay, be sure to stay away from metal or stainless steel. 
2. Boil the water and carefully pour it on top of the dry ingredients. 
3. Using a wooden spoon, bamboo skewer, or wooden popsicle stick, stir the ingredients together. You want the mixture to become a paste. 
4. If using essential oils, add them in now. Stir to combine. 
5. Allow the mixture to cool, and then it is ready to use. 

HOW TO USE PEEL-OFF CHARCOAL FACE MASK

It is best to apply the charcoal mask to a clean face. First, wash your face with your favorite all-natural face wash and then allow the face to air dry. This will open up your pores, allowing the mask to work even better. 

Using a small make-up brush, apply the charcoal mask evenly to the face in a thin layer. Avoid the eyes and eyebrows. The mask can peel off hair, so be sure to keep it away from lashes, brows, and the hairline. 

Allow the mask to sit on the face and dry before removing it. You can peel it off in sections. If peeling the mask off the face is uncomfortable, you can wash the mask off with warm water. 

Follow up the mask treatment with an all-natural face moisturizer. 

TIPS FOR USING HOMEMADE FACE MASKS

• It is always important to test a small area of skin before applying the mask all over the face. 
• For the first use, you can use less of the charcoal mask and leave it on for less time to check for skin sensitivities. 
• This recipe is meant for one-time use. You should not store this face mask and use it at a later date. If you have leftovers, you can use this mask on your armpits as a natural detox. Discard the rest. 
• It is very important to keep the mask off of your eyebrows, hairline, and eyelashes as it can pull out hair. If you get any on the hair, remove it right away with warm water, do NOT peel it off. 
• If it is too hard to peel off or causing you any discomfort, you can remove the mask with warm water. 
• You can apply the mask to areas prone to blackheads instead of the whole face if you prefer. 

DIY PEEL-OFF MASK WITHOUT GLUE 

This recipe will use gelatin as a binder instead of glue. It is best to use unflavored gelatin that comes from grass-fed cows or pigs. You can use a packet of gelatin if that is all you have, and the recipe will still work. 

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE A CHARCOAL FACE MASK?

It is recommended to use a charcoal face mask 2-3 times a week. 

CAN CHARCOAL CLEAR PIMPLES? 

Activated charcoal is oftentimes found in beauty products as it is known to reduce impurities and acne. It is a natural anti-bacterial product and can keep the skin clean and remove bacteria that can cause pimples. 

CAN I USE PEEL-OFF MASK ON PIMPLES?

It is OK to use the peel-off mask on a pimple. If you notice any pain while trying to remove it, use water instead of peeling it to avoid skin sensitivities. 

IS IT NORMAL FOR MY SKIN TO BE RED AFTER USING A FACE MASK?

Certain face masks, especially charcoal face masks, may make the skin red after use. Red skin can be a sign of the body detoxifying. If the skin burns, then you may be having a reaction; if it is just red, it may be OK. Try using the face mask less often and for less time if any type of skin irritation occurs. You can also try using a Rose Clay Mask, which works well for more sensitive skin.  

Yield: 1 serving

DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask

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Prep Time 2 minutes

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Difficulty easy

Materials

• 1 teaspoon activated charcoal 
• 1/2 teaspoon bentonite clay
• 1 tablespoon gelatin 
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3-5 drops lavender essential oil (optional) 

Tools

• Glass bowl
• Wooden Spoon

Instructions

1. Add the activated charcoal, bentonite clay, and gelatin to a glass bowl.
2. Boil the water and carefully pour it on top of the dry ingredients. 
3. Using a wooden spoon, bamboo skewer, or wooden popsicle stick, stir the ingredients together until they becomes a paste.
4. If using lavender essential oil, add it in now. Stir well.
5. Allow the mixture to cool, and then it is ready to use. 

HOW TO USE

It is best to apply the charcoal mask to a clean face. First, wash your face with your favorite face wash and then allow the face to air dry. This will open up your pores and allow the mask to work.

Using a small make-up brush, apply the charcoal mask evenly to the face in a thin layer. Avoid the eyes and eyebrows. The mask can peel-off hair, so be sure to keep it away from lashes, brows, and the hairline. 

Allow the mask to sit on the face and to dry before removing it. You can peel it off in sections. If peeling the mask off the face is uncomfortable, you can wash the mask off with warm water. 

Follow up the mask treatment with an all-natural face moisturizer. 

Notes

• It is always important to test a small area of skin before applying the mask all over the face. 
• For the first use, you can use less of the charcoal mask and leave it on for less time to check for skin sensitivities. 
• This recipe is meant for a one time use. You should not store this face mask and use it at a later date. If you have leftovers, you can use this mask on your armpits as a natural detox. Discard the rest. 
• It is very important to keep the mask off of your eyebrows, hairline, and eyelashes as it can pull out hair. If you get any on the hair remove it right away with warm water, do NOT peel it off. 
• If it is too hard to peel off or causing you any discomfort you can remove the mask with warm water. 
• You can apply the mask to areas prone to blackheads, instead of the whole face if you prefer.