Morihata Binchotan
Revered in Japan since the Edo Period, binchotan is a premium activated charcoal that serves as a natural air and water purifier. Its innate detoxifying properties make it a potent addition to many beauty and wellness goods, where it helps to cleanse on a microscopic level.
Binchotan Charcoal Facial Puff
FAQs
Answer. Binchōtan is a traditional Japanese “white charcoal,” made from oak (usually ubame oak) and fired at very high temperatures, resulting in a highly porous, hard charcoal.
Because of its structure, it has strong purifying and adsorbing properties — effective for water filtration, odor absorption, moisture regulation, and skin‑/home‑care applications.
Answer. The collection includes charcoal-based skincare & wellness items: for example, facial soap or cleansing bars that use charcoal’s detoxifying properties.
It may also include charcoal sticks and purifying bits intended for water cleaning, air purification, or home use (though such products may focus on lifestyle rather than skin care).
- Detoxifies skin and helps draw out impurities or excess oil from pores, which may benefit oily or acne-prone skin.
- Moisturizes while cleansing — some formulas aim to cleanse deeply without stripping skin, supporting healthy skin barrier and hydration balance.
- For water‑ or home‑use charcoal sticks: purifies water (removes impurities, softens water), improves taste and helps reduce toxins in drinking water.
Answer.Generally yes — because Binchotan-based soaps or cleansers tend to avoid harsh chemical or abrasive exfoliants, making them potentially gentler than chemical-heavy cleansers.
However, as with any charcoal-based skincare, if you have very dry or easily irritated skin, you should patch-test first — charcoal’s purifying effect may feel drying for some.
Answer.Both. Some Binchotan products (like facial soaps or masks) are skincare-focused. Other Binchotan offerings (charcoal sticks, purifying bits) are more about water purification, air dehumidifying/odor removal, or general wellness — useful beyond just personal care.
