Few of us ever realize that when we fire up charcoal on the barbecue, we’re partaking in an age-old ritual that stretches from ancient Egypt to modern-day Japan. Charcoal has a fraught legacy: Is it a ...

Style expert Melissa Garcia is on TODAY to spotlight a hot new trend: beauty products infused with activated charcoal, including Hask shampoo for grownups, So Cozy children’s shampoo, and L’Oreal ...

Oh, Cosmopolitan. First you were responsible for guiding me through the awkward trials of pubescent sex in your magazine's advice section, and now you've given me the LOLs with this video of people ...

"No exaggeration! This really hurts," Tiffany Marie says in the video. Was it the hope for gorgeous looking skin or just the thrill of trying something new - we're not sure what the reason behind this ...

Charcoal is most commonly used to cook a delicious meal on the grill. But the substance is increasingly being used in foods, too. Activated charcoal can now be found in some baked goods, ice creams, ...

Activated charcoal is a carbon that traps harmful substances. It's used for a ton of different wellness treatments. Some say that the charcoal can whiten your teeth, give you shinier hair, and clear ...

Test results aside, let’s start with the intangible reasons we love The Good Charcoal Company: Its acacia charcoal is made from invasive trees in Namibia that are encroaching on grasslands; it’s ...

Charcoal isn’t just for your grill anymore. According to the Drinks Business, it is now a popular ingredient in the cocktail world. Charcoal adds “dramatic colour, bitter, smoky flavour and granular ...

Kristin Canning is a writer and editor. She has worked in health media for several years, holding positions at Women's Health, Health, SELF, and Men's Health. You can use charcoal face masks to help ...