Make Chocolate Facial Masks
Edited by Ian Gabriel T. Tolledo, Eng, Lynn
Chocolate goes way beyond just drinks and snacks. Chocolate is considered one of the most effective antioxidants today. Chocolates are widely used as facial masks worldwide. Chocolate facials will not only enhance your skin, but also make your complexion healthy and glowing in the long run. There are different chocolate beauty recipes that can be made using simple ingredients at home. Start making your very own chocolate facial masks by following the recipes below.
Always start with cleansing your face. Use a cleanser that is mild and gentle; try a product with besan and rose water. Once you've cleansed your face, you can now put on chocolate and expect almost-immediate results after washing it off. A chocolate facial mask is highly recommended for people with dry or problematic skin, because the mask is very effective in nourishing skin, even those people with slight damaged skin.
Chocolate and Oatmeal Mask
- 1Materials:
- Dark chocolate
- Oatmeal powder
- Shea butter
- 2Instructions.In a small pan, add oatmeal powder and whisk it well. Next, add shea butter and mix once again. Let it cool. For faster cooling, put it in a refrigerator. Simply apply this chocolate mask to your face and neck. It will exfoliate the skin and rejuvenate tired and dry skin naturally.
Chocolate, Coconut and Brown Sugar
- 1Materials:
- Cocoa powder
- Virgin coconut oil
- Brown sugar
- 2Instructions.This one here is a scrub, which is highly effective in removing white/black heads, along with enhancing skin elasticity and health. Mix coconut oil with cocoa powder and add the brown sugar. Whisk until the chocolate powder and sugar dissolves into the oil. Apply on your face and gently scrub for about five minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow up with non-comodogenic face wash to moisturize the skin.
Choco-Honey Facial
- 1Materials:
- Glass bowl
- Pure organic honey
- Cocoa powder
Chocolate and Yogurt
- 1Materials:
- Dark chocolate
- Yogurt
- 2Instructions.Melt dark chocolate in a pan first. Add some yogurt and mix it well until it becomes smooth. Remember to put the heat on low to discourage vaporizing chocolate while you're cooking. Now apply the mixture to your face and neck and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water. You can use moisturizer after rinsing.
What's in Chocolate?
Dark chocolate and cocoa powder are among the countless derivatives from cacao beans. Chocolate tastes a little bitter actually in its natural state. Chocolate contains vital nutrients which helps you stay beautiful and healthy. Antioxidants in chocolate protects skin from free radical damage, and keeps it supple, soft and young for longer periods of time.
- 1Chocolate skin effects include:
- It hydrates your skin while softening and delaying the look of wrinkles and fine lines.
- It suits just about all skin types and is recognized to be one of the most effective ways to relax and rejuvenate your skin after having a tiring week in the office or the field.
- It increases the collagen production on your skin and also lightens blemishes and zit marks.
- Chocolate also gives a healthy rosy glow to your face.
- Chocolate is loaded with anti-oxidants and has anti-aging qualities too.
Tips, Tricks and Warning
- You can also use the microwave in melting chocolate if you prefer.
- As tempting as it is, do not consume our facial mix. Eat a bar of chocolate beforehand if you really want to.
- Do not try using this recipe if you are allergic to chocolate products.
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