Top quality, 100% renewable pure Activated Charcoal naturally derived from 100% US hardwoods. Pure Activated Charcoal is used in so many products and in so many ways! A great choice for use in soaps and skin care products primarily for the reported high quality detoxifying properties. A popular additive in skin cleansing and bath products, and de-toxifying applications. Also very popular in cold process soaps. in addition to the reported detoxifying properties it will also give these soaps a beautiful black color - naturally to!