Activated charcoal is rich in minerals that can deeply cleanse your skin and tighten your pores. It can enhance collagen and elastin production, reduce wrinkles and skin discolouration, as well as slowing down premature ageing. The visible skin benefits of activated charcoal are: Exfoliation without stripping the face of natural oil. Deeply cleansing to pores. Soothing for acne. Removes blackheads. Relieves skin impurities. Detoxifying and purifying. Shrinks pores. Tightens the skin.