Activated charcoal teeth whitening powder review

Pitch black powder to whiten your teeth?! Sounds crazy, but it works. Our 100% organic Activated Charcoal Tooth Polish effectively whitens teeth by adsorbing stain-causing debris and bacteria. It removes stains without toxic chemicals, promoting good oral health and preventing bad breath.

What you get:

Activated Charcoal Tooth Polish

What’s in it?

100% Organic coconut shell activated charcoal with a hint of bentonite powder and lemon myrtle.

100% Organic Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal

Bentonite powder

Lemon myrtle

How to use it:

Activated Charcoal

Dip wet toothbrush into jar, tap off excess

Brush your teeth for 3 minutes

Spit out and rinse

For best results, use at night followed by Activated Charcoal Toothpaste

100% Natural

100% Vegan

Cruelty Free

Australian Made

Easy to Use

Over Two Months Worth

Naturally Detoxifies

Freshens Breath

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Activated charcoal is showing up in face masks, ice cream, pill capsules, and more. Research has shown that it has natural properties that allow it to absorb toxins, and it's been claimed to absorb surface stains on teeth to naturally whiten smiles and improve oral health, though the research on this is still inconclusive.

I regularly consume coffee and tea, which can stain teeth, so I decided to give activated charcoal a chance. Activated charcoal can be made from materials rich in carbon, including coconut and nut shells, wood, and bones. I sought out a vegan option in a glass jar that I can reuse, and it was only $7.

Week 1: I learned the proper way to use activated charcoal.

My teeth before using activated charcoal. Paige Bennett/INSIDER

I started by adding a tiny pinch of activated charcoal powder to toothpaste on my toothbrush and brushing once a day for a week. This was a messy process; the powder is very fine and dark.

After one week, I noticed some sensitivity. I normally don't have sensitive teeth, but even drinking a cool glass of water hurt. I did some research and found that brushing with activated charcoal is not the best method — according to the American Dental Association, brushing with abrasive scrubs or powders, like activated charcoal, can lead to teeth that appear more yellow because they wear down the white enamel layer.

I started applying the charcoal directly to my teeth and rubbing it around with my finger. Was it pretty? No. Was it messy? Yes. Did it still work? Yes, although without a brush, it was harder to get the charcoal out from between my teeth. Several swishes of water later, though, and it came loose. We were back in business.

Week 2: Things started to get really messy.

Using a toothbrush hurt my teeth, so I brushed with my finger. Paige Bennett/INSIDER

I kept applying the charcoal directly to my teeth with my finger after brushing. It was super messy and it didn't feel as effective as brushing, but it was definitely easier on my tooth enamel.

Still, doing this daily wasn't great, so by the end of the second week, I decided to cut back and apply the charcoal only a few days a week.

It did seem like my teeth were getting at least a little bit whiter, particularly in a couple of spots where years of coffee and tea had done a number on them.

Week 3: I started to really notice results.

My teeth looked whiter in the third week. Paige Bennett/INSIDER

Applying the charcoal just a few times a week was working well for me. My teeth didn't feel as sensitive as they did when I was brushing with the powder, and I had to clean up the aftermath only three or so times. A pinch is more than enough, and if you're considered using activated charcoal powder for your teeth, I recommend getting a tiny spoon to dip into the powder to minimize the messiness.

By the third week, it seemed that after every use my teeth looked a little whiter. Although activated charcoal can't change the color of your teeth the way bleaching can, it does seem to help absorb surface stains.

Week 4: I compared my progress pictures, and I was surprised.

My teeth looked whiter after four weeks. Paige Bennett/INSIDER

Until the end of the fourth week, I hadn't compared my first picture to the last. Honestly, I didn't expect a huge difference. I had noticed tiny changes throughout the experiment, but I figured that would be the end of it.

I woke up on the final day of my experiment, brushed my teeth, and gave them a good massage with the charcoal. I took my final picture in the same spot and with the same lighting as the one from the first day and put them next to each other.

As you can see, there's a pretty noticeable difference. I'm proud of the results, and while I probably won't continue scrubbing my teeth with charcoal three or four times a week, I'm going to add it to my Sunday skin-care routine to keep my teeth-whitening progress going.

Does activated charcoal teeth whitening powder work?

Technically, activated charcoal powder can whiten teeth by removing surface stains (extrinsic stains), but most substances with a little abrasion can do that. Charcoal cannot remove deep stains. It doesn't have a bleaching effect like true whitening substances.

How long does it take for activated charcoal to whiten teeth?

It takes 2-3 weeks to notice whiter teeth while using charcoal toothpaste every day. A study in 2017 found that charcoal was less effective at whitening teeth than hydrogen peroxide (found in small amounts in most over-the-counter whitening toothpaste) and blue covarine.

How often should you use charcoal powder on your teeth?

Once daily for three days in a row. For deep stains, try brushing once daily for five days in a row. Repeat usage once every three or four months. Don't use activated charcoal too frequently or as part of your daily brushing routine.

Which charcoal powder is best for teeth?

Activated charcoal is a popular detoxification agent and helps in Teeth whitening. Charcol powder is a tooth powder ayurvedic that can be used for multiple purposes like exfoliation, cleansing and scrubbing of skin and face.