Activated charcoal boasts beauty benefits for the skin by drawing oil, dirt, and other harmful substances from clogged pores due to its adsorption powers. It draws bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt, and other micro-particles to the surface of the skin, helping you to achieve a flawless complexion and fight acne. Activated charcoal powder is proven to adsorb thousands of times its own mass in harmful substances, which makes it a popular ingredient in facial masks.