We all use different products for various issues we have for our facial skin. But how many of us put thought into what kind of a body cleanser we use in the shower every day? Not many of us. It all boils down to whether you’re using a bar soap or a shower gel. At best we only wonder if the product in question would leave our skin dry or moisturized (yes, I do that too!). When we’re all in for trying out various facial cleansers, toners, masks, moisturizers, and serums for the face why do we neglect the rest of the body? How many times do we buy a product that actually cleanses the skin inside out? Not many I presume.
Yardley London’s Activated Charcoal Moisturizing Bath Bar is one product that claims to purify your skin! They have many variants of bath bars – Lavender, Oatmeal & Almond, Aloe & Avocado to name a few. Discovery of these bars came as a surprise to me since my initial memories of the brand have been that of an imported talc which had this heavenly rose fragrance and was a symbol of luxury in every sense.
The product claims “You hold in your hands the result of generations of uncompromising quality, superior craftsmanship and time-tested ingredients. Since 1770, Yardley bath bars have stood as a symbol of English luxury, and today, that tradition continues with soaps crafted with essential oils and moisturizing ingredients to smooth your skin and soothe your mind – like this Activated Charcoal Moisturizing Bath Bar. Charcoal is known for its ability to help draw out impurities and combines with bentonite clay to help purify and cleanse skin. A hint of stimulating spearmint essential oil uplifts your daily routine.”
Both Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay have healing properties and are great at drawing out toxins thus making them amazing deep cleansers for your skin.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH YARDLEY LONDON’S ACTIVATED CHARCOAL MOISTURIZING BATH BAR
I’ve been a shower gel type of person for the longest time I can remember primarily because I find soap bars too drying on my skin and it’s a hassle to get the soap scum off the bath floors. Come to think of it, I can’t remember when I used a soap bar last before this one.
I wasn’t expecting much before trying out the bath bar, to be honest. And I’m really glad that it exceeded my expectations!
I really liked the clean, fuss-free packaging of the product. As soon as I opened the pack, I got a whiff of this really invigorating minty fragrance, thanks to the spearmint and bergamot essential oils that have been added to it. There are no ‘feminine’ notes to the fragrance and hence it’s a good option for both men and women alike. For some reason the bar reminded me of those relaxing black stones that are used in a spa, making it even more inviting.
It had a luscious lather and I just fell in love with how refreshed this little bar left my skin feeling. I could feel the activated charcoal and bentonite clay working their magic as it seemed to breathe new life into my skin, and I could feel my pores open up, getting cleansed & purified. It did, however, leave my skin feeling a little dry but that isn’t a deal breaker if you follow it up with a moisturizer. Using the Yardley bar made the shower a very refreshing and uplifting experience for me – almost like a detox at a spa! As a bonus, I noticed my bacne had started clearing up after regular usage. Wait! There’s more! The moisturizing bar is also paraben, sulfate and cruelty-free along with being super affordable. I refrained from using the bath bar on my face since other charcoal products I’ve tried in the past have left my face feeling overly dry and tight. If you don’t have very sensitive or dry facial skin, you could try using it on your face to clear out acne there too.
I’m not sure if I would ditch my shower gels and switch them up for the Activated Charcoal Bar but I do know what to reach out for when my skin needs a great detox!
THE GOOD
- Has natural ingredients – Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay
- Lives up to its claims of purifying and cleansing
- Detox spa-like feeling
- Clears up skin
- Paraben, sulfate, and cruelty-free
- Super affordable
THE BAD
- Can be slightly drying based on your skin
OVERALL VERDICT
4.5/5
PRICE
$0.97 for a single bar
WHERE TO BUY
Walmart and all leading retail stores
37 Comments
I am loving charcoal soaps from other brands, would definitely pick this one. Great review.
Zubaida recently posted…Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer – Review and Swatches
Yeah Zubaida. They’re quite the rage these days. Thank you, do try it out.
I only use soap in the shower so I need to try this! The smell sounds amazing. Thanks for this review!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Kathrine Eldridge recently posted…Skinny Jeans with Side Stripes
The smell is quite refreshing. You should definitely give it a try 😀
This looks great! Have a lovely week.
Thank you. You too, Gemma!
Wow this looks amazing to be used in summer season.
It indeed is great for the summers, might be too drying for the winters. Have you tried any other Charcoal soaps, Megha?
good to see SLS/SLES free soap..i will try to find this here in amsterdam 🙂
Even I am a shower gel person. I hardly use soaps. But don’t mind using a luxurious soap. Great that this soap from Yardley is free of SLS. I am anyway a big fan of their fragrances.
Nisha recently posted…How I Cleared My Skin Of Acne After 15 Years Of Suffering?
I think it’s good to change up once in a while if you find something that’s really enticing. What day? Yeah, their fragrances have been amazing!
Good luck with your hunt, Anubhuti! 👍 How about looking up Amazon? They might have it.
Yardley carries ‘decades long’ legacy.. a brand used by not just our fathers but also grand fathers.. amazing to see them evolvevolve as a brand and expand their offerings.
Yardley soaps have amazing fragrance and I love that part of the products. This soap looks fine to use in humid weather.
I agree with the fragrance bit, Amrit! They’re heavenly! And they have many variants in their soap category alone. Let us know if you do try out this soap.
True! I looked up their website and they have a lot more to offer, which I found to be really surprising especially after all these years.
sure will check it out.
You’re tempting me with this review. Never tried activated charcoal on my skin but Yardley being one of my favorite brands, I might pick this! Beautiful pictures btw. <3
Lancy Cv recently posted…20 L’Oreal Paris Lip Colors Swatched on Dark Indian Skin – Photos
Thank you Lancy! 😀 Do give it a try, we’re sure you’ll like it.
This is the first time I have come across a bathing bar that is made of charcoal! Unfortunately, while my face is very oily, my body is very dry and this product may dry it out further.
Really? There are tonnes of them out there. Since it’s moisturising, you could maybe give it a try?
This charcoal bar really looks impressive, be it wrt ingredients or be it wrt it’s skin friendly properties . I’ll certainly try it out.
Do give it a try and let us know if you liked it.
I have used Yardley deos and perfume ,I love their divine fragnance. I am sure the bar will be a great hit. I will try it soon
You’re right, Gurjeet. Their fragrances are always amazing! Pls let us know if you do try it out.
I am tempting reading this review. I never tried activated charcoal on my skin but Yardley is very promising brand will definitely give it a try…
You really should! Let us know if you like it! 😀
Never knew Yardley makes bathing bars. I have always been a fan of that brand. This is so super affordable as well. Will surely give this a try.
Yeah, I always thought they’re the talc, deco etc. brand. I was surprised too about their bars!
Charcoal bathing bar sounds great.. But the only reason is it makes skin dry and i have dry skin type already..
That’s one downside of using charcoal laden products. Well, Yardley does claim it to be moisturizing… But I found it to be drying for my skin. You won’t know until you give it a try though.
Charcoal bar looks amazing. I would love to try this sometime. Charcoal works wonders for skin
Yeah Khushboo. It detoxes your skin like nothing else!
I was looking up to try a new bathing bar this summer. This charcoal bathing bar sounds like a good option!
That’s great Snehal! 😀 Do let us know if you like it.
I love activated charcoal bars for my combination skin. This bar looks impressive. Definitely gonna try it out
Good luck Papri! Hope you like it! Let us know about your experience.