Activated Charcoal Soap — Handmade Bar for Oily Skin

Activated Charcoal Handmade Soap Bar by Cloudy Soap — a deep-cleansing bar formulated with activated charcoal, shea butter, and cold-pressed plant oils for oily and combination skin.

Why This Bar Is Different

Most drugstore "deep-cleansing" bars rely on sulfates and synthetic detergents that strip your skin's natural oils, which can leave it feeling tight and trigger more oil production in response. Our handmade charcoal bar uses activated charcoal — a naturally porous mineral — to gently lift away surface oil, dirt, and buildup. The shea butter and plant-oil base means your skin feels clean without feeling stripped.

What's Inside

• Activated Charcoal — naturally porous, helps draw away surface oil and impurities.
• Shea Butter — rich, conditioning butter that helps skin retain moisture.
• Coconut Oil — creates a creamy, generous lather that gently cleanses.
• Castor Oil — boosts lather and conditions the skin.
• No sulfates. No parabens. No synthetic fragrance. No artificial dyes.

Best For

Oily skin · combination skin · post-workout cleanse · men's daily wash · anyone who wants a deep-cleansing bar that doesn't leave skin tight.

How to Use

Wet skin with warm water. Lather the bar in your hands or directly on damp skin and massage gently for 30–60 seconds. Rinse and pat dry. Follow with a light moisturizer. Use daily or every other day depending on your skin's preference.

Specs

• Handmade in small batches
• Vegan · plant-based · cruelty-free
• Approx. 4 oz bar
• Recyclable paper packaging

FAQs

Is activated charcoal soap good for oily skin?
Activated charcoal is naturally porous, which makes it a popular pick for people with oily or combination skin who want a deep-cleansing bar. It helps the soap lift surface oil and grime during the wash.

Will this dry out my skin?
No — that's why we built it on a shea butter and plant-oil base. The activated charcoal cleanses while shea butter and coconut oil help condition the skin in the same wash.

Can men use this soap?
Yes. The bar is unscented (no synthetic fragrance) and works well as a daily face and body cleanser for men, especially after workouts.

What's in this charcoal soap?
Activated charcoal, shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, water, and sodium hydroxide (saponified). No sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, or artificial dyes.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?
The bar is fragrance-free and made without synthetic detergents, which makes it a gentler option than most commercial bars. If your skin is highly reactive, we recommend patch-testing on a small area first.