Bamboo Charcoal as well as drawing out dirt and toxins from the skin also draws out excess oils. This means less oil is built up and your skin can perform better at combating breakouts. Another benefit is charcoal creates a mattifying appearance to make (the skin of the face) less oily or shiny. It helps improve the texture, lightens and overall appearance of the skin. Sulfur breaks down excess oil in skin, unclog pores and encourages growth of new fresh skin.