charcoal is an extremely absorbent ingredient featuring millions of microscopic particles that grab onto and remove up to 100 times their weight in toxins. Science attributes the effectiveness to its negative electric charge, which attracts and binds itself to positively charged toxins in the body.Many people use it to soak up bacteria and toxins in the stomach and skin. It is typically used for:- Supporting a healthy detox regime*- Relieving stomach discomfort*- Easing gas and bloating after certain meals*- Helping the body to expel irritants after food poisoning*- Cleansing skin pores as a face mask*- Whitening lightly stained teeth as a toothpaste*