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Charcoal Powder

Absorbs oil and moisture.

What it is

A black powder made by heating wood or other organic material until mostly carbon remains.

Absorbs oil and moisture, makes the product less transparent, and can act as a scrubbing agent.

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What it does in a formula

Absorbs oil and moistureOfficial EU function: Absorbent
Polishes or scrubsOfficial EU function: Abrasive
Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying