From the BBQ to your make-up bag… charcoal is this summer’s unlikely beauty ingredient. It may not look too appealing, but it compensates with some serious benefits. ‘Charcoal can work wonders for skin. It absorbs impurities by pulling dirt out of pores, leaving your complexion brighter and smoother,’ says Kerry Payne, skincare specialist at Ominya. Try Sukín’s oil-balancing charcoal range to reap its merits (from £9.99*) and avoid the barbie!
Charcoal is also great for making those pearly whites brighter – we love Ecodenta Black Whitening toothpaste (£3.99 for 100ml).