I just got four wasp stings. I am mixed charcoal with a little bit of bentonite clay and covered the sting after rinsing in vinegar. It helped so much. I also use in capsules for stomach upsets. Read about charcoal on Pinterest or some thing and you will know why you need it.

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Finally a product that actually lives up to it's hype! I received this from Amazon on Thursday last week. Today is Tuesday. My usually coffee stained yellowy teeth are so white I'm in awe! Seriously can't believe how great they look! I feel like Ross on "Friends" "The One with Ross's Teeth".. lol!
(see YouTube clip here: [...] ) I've tried other things tons of times, even other charcoal products that were more coarse than this fine powder, but they didn't compare to the results I see with this one, and the speed of success is amazing. By the way, I'm not a product reviewer, I bought this outright at full Amazon price.
I have so far tried it for 2 other purposes:
1. Face mask. Its very messy but sooo worth it. I can't believe it. I made a mask with the charcoal, aloe vera juice (inner leaf organic) ground coffee and a little honey. Put it on... oh s pretty.. haha! let it dry and washed off. Washing off was bit tricky, and some of my pores were black for a while, Next time I'll use a face brush after rinsing, but the black went away and its been several days and my skin still looks great, NO blackheads and I've had only a few small, I wouldn't even call them pimples, but I think it was impurities the charcoal pulled out of my skin. I think if I do this even once a week, I wont see any blemishes at all.
2. Digestion. I have many health ailments, some rare conditions, etc. I suffer a lot at time with abdominal pain. I have a lot of inflammation .Any expansion form gas, or heavy foods causes enormous pain. A few nights ago I was having an extreme episode of this. The pain was so intense, I thought of the charcoal but seriously had concerns about consuming it. Finally it hurt so bad I wanted to try it. I could barely get myself to drink black water! I feared increasing the pain by doing so, not feeling confident it was truly OK to consume. The pain worsened and so I took a few sips, then a few more. Sips. Not a whole cupful, but sips. After a truly short period of time, the relief was amazing. And complete. I won't hesitate next time.
I don't know how safe it is if you get it in your eyes and would like to know this. I did get some of the mask in my eye, it didn't hurt at all. It happened when rinsing. I kind of felt like it relieved some inflammation and almost want to do it on purpose, less the other ingredients I put n the mask, but I need to find out about the safety of this first.
It seemed expensive at first, but then there is a lot of product in this jar, and you only need such a small amount. If you only use it instead of teeth whiteners, it so worth it, the cost of those other whitening products full of chemicals and causing tooth pain etc, is waaaay more. And for me, don't work. My grandson is 12. He is experiencing the skin problems of youth, lots of pimples. I'm going to have him try the mask. Can't wait to see the results, I expect them to be dramatic. I find it my new favorite product and expect to be getting rid of tons of others it will replace.
Best wishes with it everyone!
Activated Charcoal Powder, FOOD GRADE Detox, HUGE Jar, In Bulk, For Detoxification,Teeth Whitening, Digestive System, Daily Beauty Face Mask,To Prevent Hangover,Vegan

I always have a jar of this stuff in my house. It has so many uses for all kinds of issues and ailments. Amazing teeth whitener; just dip your toothbrush in and brush. Alternate with regular toothpaste so you don't scrub off your teeth enamel. Works wonders for any stomach ailments. Detox's you're insides. They even use charcoal in hospitals when someone ODs on drugs to help get the toxic substance out quick. It heals all sorts of topical injuries as well. You can make a poultice with some coconut oil and apply to any wound anywhere on the body; just cover it with Saran Wrap. Great for an acne face mask or any kind of body rash. Safe to use on animals too. Google activated charcoal before and after pics and you'll be shocked at what it can do. CAUTION: it does stain but it will fade so be careful. The powder is super fine so it flies up into the air when you grab a spoonful. It also doesn't mix well with water so it's not easy to drink.

I did not buy this for cosmetic purposes. I bought it because I'm on the higher end of the food sensitivity scale.

I had a rare issue in my 20's and it resulted in needing small stomach surgery, but also antibiotics. This was pre-probiotics.

Since then, I experienced a decade of strange health issues, resulting in diagnoses of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and finally, after a biopsy of my gut, Celiacs Disease (despite spaghetti with garlic bread being my favorite food in the pre-GMO world).

Less people today are dismissive of these experiences as self inflicted forms of hypochondria. In my case I have the medical records to back it up.

Being in the range where I can't ignore what's going on with our food supply, I've learned quite a bit about the nutritional effects GMO's, chemically treated foods, and non-local foods have on our personal biome.

Just as important, I learned that removing the buildup of toxins in my compromised gut and rebuilding the gut microbiome with things like non-pasteurized sauerkraut is essential to regaining my health and possibly reversing the process that lead my body to become so gluten intolerant in the first place.

That's where charcoal comes in. I'm fairly new to charcoal as a detox product, and cannot yet say whether adding charcoal has made a significant difference, but that is partly due to where I'm starting from. I've got a lot of rebuilding to do! I will say that things do feel calmer and more regular, so perhaps the detox and the lining healing stages are already underway.

Assuming you have already decided to try charcoal (and why not? Nothing to lose. Won't hurt you!):

The quality of this product cannot be exceeded. All sustainably sourced US tree wood free from contaminants. Being able to verify and guarantee the source and process is a big plus.

Secondly, this is a family owned and operated US business. US tree wood, US processing, US ownership and operation.

Thirdly, these people are extremely knowledgeable and committed to their customers. They like to say, "anyone who buys our charcoal is a customer for life." They take a personal interest in their customers and are happy to share their knowledge of human health and healing, and wellbeing. With them, it's not an act. They actually care about helping people. Even people they've never met.

Finally, it doesn't taste bad. In fact, it must have some positive properties that my body recognizes because I actually look forward to taking it. You will also notice the quality when you see the container and how fine and pure the powder is.

Add all that up, for the price and with free Prime shipping, it is an investment in your wellbeing worth making.