James Davis

California Charcoal Reviews - What Is It?

WARNING: DO NOT BUY California Charcoal Until You Read This Review!
Is it a Scam? Does It Really Work? Check Ingredients, Side Effects and More!

If you have dirty pores, facial blackheads, or excessively oily skin, today we will discuss another product that promises to fight these skin issues. It is called California Charcoal and it claims to remove any impurities and rehydrate your skin. This can be provided by the use of Charcoal that is believed to be a good solution to upper mentioned problems. There is no information about the manufacturer of the product. The official website tells very little about the company behind the product, its ingredients, and possible allergic reactions. It only makes some promising claims. According to the site, this peel is easy to use. You will just need to apply it to your skin paying special attention to the areas with impurities and blackheads. Allow the solution to stay on your skin for 10-15 minutes or until dry. Then simply remove the peel. You are expected to get smooth and shiny skin. The ingredients of California Charcoal are promised to clean your skin deeply. But does the product work as claimed by the manufacturer or is it another expensive yet ineffective skincare product? Let's try to answer this question by taking a look at its ingredients.

Ingredients of California Charcoal - Does It Really Work? Is It a Scam?

The product's commercial tells that the product includes the following ingredients: what we found on the websites of WebMD, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Mayo Clinic, Vitamin C is important for retaining moisture in the skin. It can be used as a topical solution. Vitamin C is able to ward off the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; however, this additional bonus is under question. These websites did not report evidence of any hydrating effects of any other ingredients in the product. But it is necessary to mention that the deluxe version of the product comes with a moisturizer. To learn more about California Charcoal we reached out to customer support. We revealed that the product may provide some hydration but this property mainly refers to the moisturizer included in the deluxe package. We failed to find any information about the ingredients in this product when we called the customer service.

California Charcoal

There are many facial peels similar to California Charcoal in stores, but there is not information on how exactly these products are supposed to remove impurities and blackheads from the skin. Most probably it is the concept of exfoliation that is used in the product. This is the process of removing old dead cells on the surface of the skin (the epidermis). Charcoal is used as a peeling agent. The American Academy of Dermatology claims that stripping of the outer layer makes the skin look brighter. This procedure is also expected to prevent the formation of new blackheads and whiteheads. Not all doctors agree that this method is really effective for removing blackheads. Some of them are sure that exfoliation may damage the human skin. Besides, there is lack of evidence showing that peel-off charcoal face masks can effectively remove blackheads. They just give the illusion that they work. All the peel can do is to remove the upper layer of blackheads but it cannot remove the underlying issue. There may be potential negative effects. We are going to discuss the issue in the next part of our review.

Customer Reviews - Does It Have Any Side Effects?

The manufacturer of California Charcoal does not say anything about potential side effects associated with the use of this topical solution. However, based on the sources listed upper in this report, the topical application of some ingredients in California Charcoal may cause your skin to become irritated and dry out quickly if used too often. According to aesthetician, facialist, and member of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, Andy Millward, the skin may need up to 30 days to restore its top layer after each charcoal peel-off treatment. Thus, it is recommended not to repeat this kind of treatment during thirty days. It is better to use a gentle, antioxidant cleanser and sunscreen to protect the new layer of skin from exterior impact it is exposed to.

There are many customer reviews about California Charcoal on different third-party websites. Many users are not satisfied with the product. One customer writes in his testimonial that the product literally took skin with especially on his cheeks and nose. His face hurts and the man puts on Neosporin cream to facilitate healing. Another user reports that after her first-time use, it hurt taking off, took much time to dry, and brought minimum results. The second time was painful removing. The woman got skin redness, irritation, and extreme tenderness. Other customers agree that the stuff does not do anything but pulls the crap out of your skin. All whiteheads and blackheads are left on the face. These customers recommend not wasting your money! Some customers complain about having too long for their purchase after ordering, poor customer service and systematic charges from their credit cards without even warning. Here are some of the actual users' testimonials.

"I ordered California Charcoal online in late December 2017. It has been a month but I have not received my order yet. I went to the product's website to find their phone number but did not work. I could bot contact the customer service. In early February I received a postcard stating that I would not be charged until the products were shipped. In the beginning of March my credit card was charged."

"I bought California charcoal from my local retail store yesterday. Today I tried it for the first time. I followed all the instructions but I did not see any blackheads on the mask after the procedure. After a few hours I can see that my face looks like it was sunburned. It is blotchy and red. I moisturized my face after the procedure but this did not reduce irritation. I am not pleased with the product and I will be throwing it away."

"I purchased CaliforniaCharcoal at Walgreens and was looking forward to trying it. I was disappointed with the fact have I had to use a third of the bottle to get the desired result. The dry time is about thirty minutes and the pain level is extreme. The second time I couldn't wait so long and washed it off halfway through. I did not notice any result. Don't buy this product!"

Where To Buy California Charcoal?

The product comes in two main packages. Main Offer costs $20 plus $7 shipping. It includes a California Charcoal Cleanser and California Charcoal Charcoal Mask. Deluxe Offer is priced at $30 plus $7 shipping. It includes a California Charcoal Cleanser, California Charcoal Charcoal Mask, and California Charcoal Moisturizer. There is a double offer for each package that costs $10 and $20, respectively. The company offers a 30-day money back guarantee. To get a return, you will need to call the company's customer service. You will not find it on Amazon, GNC or Walmart.

My Final Summary

Taking into account all advantages and disadvantages of the product, I don't think that California Charcoal cab effectively unclog your pores, remove blackheads, and rehydrate your skin. Such authority sources as the Health.com state, American Academy of Dermatology and WebMD claim that stripping the upper layer of skin may cause a number of side effects. Actually, this procedure is not effective for removing blackheads and preventing the formation of new ones. Besides, the product is associated with a number of complaints from the real users. With all this in mind, I cannot recommend California Charcoal to usage.