Yes To Tomatoes Charcoal Bar Soap with Tomato Extracts & Sunflower Seed Oil - Detoxifying Face & Body Soap for Men, Women, and Teens, 6 oz - Paraben-Free

I decided to try this soap after trying and loving the Yes To Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Towelettes, 25 Count (I still use those at the end of the day when I'm too tired to wash my face and want to remove my makeup). They're fantastic and I recommend them also. I'd never tried activated charcoal soap before (and there are tons of options here on Amazon) but I had tried this, Marineland PA0372 Black Diamond Activated Carbon, 22-Ounce, 624-Gram for teeth cleaning and whitening. If you haven't tried it or heard of it, I highly recommend it! (If you Google 'activated charcoal for teeth whitening', the first link that comes up leads to a video showing why and how to do it.) So I knew activated charcoal is an excellent purifier and detoxification tool but I wasn't sure about using it on my face. I was a beauty consultant for over ten years so I've tried more cleansers/ brands than most. Being that I've loved everything I've used with carbon/ charcoal, I figured I'd give it a go. This soap is a win for me and my skin! It leaves me feeling super clean but not dry or itchy. It calms the areas of my skin that have more redness than I'd like to see and it feels wonderful! It's not super foamy or creamy but a little bit of both, if that makes sense. I can use it to remove eye makeup without causing irritation to my sensitive eyes. Surprisingly, it smells wonderful but doesn't irritate my sensitive skin (most products with fragrance have a tendency to make me itch). I will warn that if you don't have a good dish handy and keep it on the plastic wrapper (like I did when I first got it), the color on the wrapper bleeds red ink when it gets wet, lol. I feel that the 7 oz bar is a good value for under $8 because it's 98% natural and you do generally get what you pay for (the cheap stuff isn't usually the best for you). It's a big bar that, like anything else, will last for a long time as long as you keep it away from spraying water and in a dish that drains well. For reference, my skin is combination oily. Usually oily in my T-zone (forhead, nose, chin) and normal on my cheeks. During the summer months I'm typically more oily. I have mild adult acne around my chin (hormonal area) only around my cycle but rarely since using the products I mention in this review. This product is paraben free and I can't tell you how important that is, especially if you have any hormonal acne issues! I used to have pretty bad acne and I didn't understand it because I didn't smoke and I ate super healthy, slept well, and stayed hydrated... It wasn't until I learned about parabens and went completely paraben free (face care, hair care, deodorant, body products, hand wash, and makeup) that I cleared up! I made the switch because breast cancer is on both sides of my family and parabens are found in tumors. If you're unfamiliar with them, they're usually towards the end of ingredient lists, like: methylparaben, propylparaben, etc. They are preservatives that make products have a longer shelf life, like 7 or more years, great for manufacturers but not for me because they are also hormone disruptors! They're actually illegal in many other countries but unfortunately are not yet here in the US. Many manufacturers are finally getting with it and removing them; thank goodness! Off my soapbox, lol. My favorite way to use this soap is with my Konjac facial sponge and since trying it, this is better than anything else I've felt on my face for cleansing, The PUREST Konjac Sponge (Green Tea) - 100% Natural & Chemical Free - Deep Cleansing & Exfoliating Facial Sponges (I went with the green tea one but there are other options and you can find my review with photos on the product page if you like). I lather the soap onto it and it adds gentle exfoliation to the mix and feels amazing (in my opinion)! Another last product I'll mention that I'd recommend; this uses charcoal as an air freshener and I find it really effective, DampRid FG69LV Odor Genie, Lavender Vanilla (you can find my review with photos on the product page there as well). Needless to say, I highly recommend this product! Smile. Uploading some photos so you can get a closer look. Hope this is helpful!

My husband loves using these to clean his face every night. Leaves skin feeling clean no residue and they last forever with great quality. No harsh smells or scents.

Great stuff it’s cleared my son’s skin significantly. I highly recommend for acne prone skin.

I have acne prone skin and decided to try charcole soap becuse I broke out really bad on my face. The soap did dry out my face so I use it every 3 days and use the YesTo Tomatos® Acne spot treatment and lotion after I wash my face. I'm used to use Nuetrogena® Naturals , which worked well for me. Nuetrogena created this line which is paraban free and not tested on animals. I transitioned from the original Nuetrogena (which worked GREAT) but it was tested on animals. I decided to switch to YesTo® because everything they sell is cruelty free (not tested in animals) and is free from parabans. The charcoal bar is HUGE and will last a long time. Light fresh scent Doesn't stain wash cloth or towels. I use a white wash cloth for my face and the charcoal hasn't stained or colored the wash cloth. Arrived in 3 days via Amazon prime

It is mild but cleans my face well. I have bought this soap several times and will continue to do so.

i have made my own charcoal facewash for over 5 years now, and needed something in a pinch, i actually love this.I've been using it 2 weeks now and it doesnt have a super strong smell, and isnt really drying to my skin, like alot of soaps for oily skin. i would still use a moisturizer with it, but as far as store bought face soaps go, this will definitely be the one i reach for.

Might as well write a review since I've been using this for years. I feel like it doesn't dry me out as much as other soaps (it still does a little bit but that's just my skin and moisturizer is necessary). And I noticed if I had makeup, one marks, or any other skin blemish, it wipes it away in one or two swipes. For me this is great to know it works as intended. I've tried other soaps trying to remove the same marks and it took a lot more effort. I also wanted to reduce exposure to random chemicals. I may try other brands just for fun (and only if they're organically sourced and produced), but this will remain a staple I'm sure. I like the scent to be honest, even though I think it's non existent post shower. But I wouldn't be able to describe what it's like. Oh I use this on my face as well with no apparent negative effects.

This soap is amazing. This is my first activated charcoal product so I can't speak to it compared to others BUT it works wonders for acne! I have been using it for two weeks. It has cleared up my skin. I normally get very stubborn hormonal chin acne. I have been using this soap 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks and I cannot begin to explain what a game changer it has been. I have tried every product on the market. This is the first product that did what it said. I am now using it as an entire body soap as it is just so amazing. It does dry the skin but seriously having my breakouts clear up is something I actually never expected. For acne sufferers this is a must.