Before we dive deep into making charcoal and DIY-ing it, you might be asking: why are we even hyping up something so insignificant? Do you really need it when SHTF or when disaster strikes? And what the F is charcoal anyway? Charcoal in the form of charcoal biscuits was consumed in the past for gastric problems. Now it can be consumed in tablet, capsule, or powder form for digestive effects. [22] Research regarding its effectiveness is controversial. [23] Massive forest destruction has been documented in areas such as Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is considered a primary threat to the survival of the mountain gorillas. [32] Similar threats are found in Zambia. [33] In Malawi, illegal charcoal trade employs 92,800 workers and is the main source of heat and cooking fuel for 90 percent of the nation's population. [34] Some experts, such as Duncan MacQueen, Principal Researcher–Forest Team, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), argue that while illegal charcoal production causes deforestation, a regulated charcoal industry that required replanting and sustainable use of the forests "would give their people clean efficient energy – and their energy industries a strong competitive advantage". [34] Campbell, Thomas Joseph (1907). "St. Alexander (II)" . In Herbermann, Charles. Catholic Encyclopedia. 1. New York: Robert Appleton.

Cheng, Zhilong; Yang, Jian; Zhou, Lang; Liu, Yan; Wang, Qiuwang (1 January 2016). "Characteristics of charcoal combustion and its effects on iron-ore sintering performance". Applied Energy. 161: 364–374. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.09.095. ISSN 0306-2619.

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The charcoal particles in these masks draw out dirt and grime from pores and absorb excess oil; when the mask is washed or peeled away, these impurities are removed. Simultaneously, the slight coarseness of the charcoal particles gently removes dead skin cells to exfoliate the skin. The result is skin that feels soft, refreshed and deeply cleansed. Why charcoal?

Villareal J, et al. (2015). A retrospective review of the prehospital use of activated charcoal. DOI: Although there is limited research into the skin benefits of activated charcoal, some skin care experts believe a charcoal mask can help your skin in the following ways:

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Many people with small woodlands are attracted by the idea of using their wood for charcoal making. You can either allow a charcoal burner to use your woodland for a season or you can try making it yourself. Several people who have bought woodlands from us have successfully made their own charcoal and they have been selling it at woodfairs and other rural events. Charcoal may be activated to increase its effectiveness as a filter. Activated charcoal readily adsorbs a wide range of organic compounds dissolved or suspended in gases and liquids. In certain industrial processes, such as the purification of sucrose from cane sugar, impurities cause an undesirable color, which can be removed with activated charcoal. It is also used to absorb odors and toxins in gaseous solutions, as in home air purifiers and some types of gas mask. The medical use of activated charcoal is mainly the absorption of poisons. [14] Activated charcoal is available without a prescription, so it is used for a variety of health-related applications. For example, it is often used to reduce discomfort and embarrassment due to excessive gas ( flatulence) in the digestive tract. [15]