Starwest BotanicalsActivated Hardwood Charcoal Powder - Use for Teeth Whitening, Face Masks, Skin Care, & Cleaning, Food Grade as a Processing Aid, Certified Kosher - 4 oz Bag

This product is awesome. I bought it for two reasons: Toothpaste replacement and teeth whitening. I am trying to get into a lifestyle of using products (lotions, body wash, etc) that only have natural ingredients. I really wanted to find a natural way to whiten my teeth without paying hundreds of dollars at a dentist and without putting all of those chemicals into my body. After much research, I found that activated charcoal works great. As a bonus, I found that it can also be used to brush your teeth instead of toothpaste. I've been using it for a few weeks now and so far so good. I don't use anything else....not even mouthwash. I also brush my tongue with it for fresh breath. Activated charcoal absorbs bacteria and tannins in the mouth. My teeth feel much cleaner than usual and my teeth are much whiter. It does take a few months for your teeth to become it's maximum white color so I'm not 100% there yet. I love brushing my teeth with it, however it is SUPER messy. I have to wipe my sink down every time I brush my teeth and I pretty much have to keep my mouth closed as much as possible to minimize the mess. But it's worth it if I don't have to put any chemicals in my mouth on a daily basis for the rest of my life.

Worked well as a colorant for my cold process soap. Fine grind, a little goes a long way. Starwest always has quality herbal products.

I bought this to put in my homemade toothpaste powder to whiten my did and it does just that! I have noticed a HUGE difference in the color of my teeth since using.

I use charcoal powder for brushing my teeth. This one is a good one but still overpriced for what it is. It comes in a resealable pouch but as in all charcoal it still makes one heck of a mess. I transfer the contents to a bottle which makes it easier to use. The taste is neutral, not much of any at all.For those of you that are unaware or looking into brushing your teeth with charcoal it's pretty simple. Brush your teeth once a day with plain charcoal for one week, then once a week after that. Do not get the charcoal in the bag wet. No need to add water to the toothbrush because your saliva will be enough. Brush for two minutes then rinse. In one week your teeth will be glowing white without any use of harsh chemicals like bleach. Yes it's a mess but with some practice and creativity you'll get the hang of it.

Perfect large bag of charcoal to have on hand! So many uses for this amazing product.

I just got this in the mail today and was very excited to try it, especially after hearing that it whitens your teeth and doesn't cause sensitivity. I have tried numerous teeth whitening products and had yet to find one that didn't hurt my teeth, until I tried this. I first brushed my teeth, then I poured some of the powder into a bowl, got my toothbrush wet with warm water and tapped the tip of it into the powder and brushed it onto my teeth. I let it sit on my teeth for about 30 minutes then brushed my teeth with water to get the charcoal powder off my teeth and out of the crevices. You may need to brush your teeth again with toothpaste or floss since some of the charcoal may not come out from between your teeth. I did notice a difference in the color of my teeth, they appeared to be whiter, even after once use. Hopefully they will get whiter with more use. My only issue with this product is it is very messy! My sink was black from the charcoal and it also ran all over my mouth when brushing. I would advise you to be careful when opening and closing the package, to be extra safe I put my package in a ziplock bag that way it won't accidentally spill out.

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I have used this product for several natural products, including natural mascara and to whiten my teeth. I was SHOCKED at the difference it made in my teeth! You can see the results in the picture I added (Dont' judge! I have bad teeth!.) The final result was from only two days worth of using this product for 5 minutes each time. I'm still in shock at how much of a difference there was (these photos were not edited or filtered in any way except to put them all in one picture.) When you're using it on your mouth, it looks SOOOO creepy. Kinda zombie-teeth-ish. It scared me when I looked in the mirror. HA.I will caution that this stuff does make a mess. Be prepared. It has not stained my sink, counters or anything like that, but I spilled a BUNCH on my shirt and it did stain the shirt. It's a very fine powder and it does make an easy mess but as long as it's cleaned up quickly, I don't think it should cause an issue for anything except clothing.I used it successfully in natural mascara as well. I will absolutely order it again when I run out.