Since its discovery, chocolate has gained reputation as one of the most sought-after food items and has been used as a key ingredient in many dessert items and dishes. While many consume chocolate for its delectable taste, dark chocolate or pure cacao has also been known to provide various health benefits for our skin.
Unlike several chocolate treats that are filled with sugar and other artificial ingredients, organic dark chocolate possess various antioxidants like flavanols, polyphenols, and other antioxidants which protect our skin from sun damage, improve our skin’s hydration levels, and fight stress which can lead to collagen breakdown and even wrinkles. You can use these chocolate recipes before or after your favorite SK II product:
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Chocolate and Honey Face Mask
This recipe is perfect for people with oily or acne-prone skin since both cocoa powder and honey contains antioxidants.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (ones used for baking)
- 1 tablespoon of organic honey
- A pinch of cinnamon
Directions:
- Mix cocoa powder, honey, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix well to create a paste. Add honey if the paste is too thick.
- Apply the mixture to your face and mask, let it stay on for 20-30 minutes then wash it off.
Scrumptious Chocolate Body Scrub
Keep your skin soft by using this delicious chocolate body scrub once a week!
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Olive oil
- Glass or plastic bottle/container
Directions:
- Combine cocoa powder and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Blend all three ingredients.
- Add vanilla extract to the mixture and blend it all perfectly
- Add olive oil until mixture turns into a paste. Add more for a more liquid consistency or useless for a thicker concoction, the choice is yours!
- Place scrub in your glass/plastic container. Keep mixture refrigerated after use so it can last for weeks.
Chocolate Hair Mask
Get shinier and softer hair with this delicious DIY hair mask!
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of cocoa butter
- 1 teaspoon of organic honey
- ½ teaspoon of castor oil
- Green tea infusion
Directions:
- Prepare the green tea. Take 1 tablespoon of green tea leaves. Gently pour hot water into the cup and let it steep for 3 minutes maximum. You may also use tea bags if available.
- Melt cocoa butter in a small bowl before pouring it into the green tea mixture. Add all the other ingredients until you get a smooth paste. Let it cool.
- Apply hair mask into damp hair by massaging the scalp. Start from the roots to the tips and leave the mask on for 20 minutes to 1 hour. Use a shower cap to keep your hair in place.
- After two hours, wash your hair with your favorite shampoo. Rinse well.
Chocolate Lip Scrub
Lip scrubs help peel off dry skin, leaving your lips soft and luscious. Keep your lips perfectly kissable with this handy homemade lip scrub recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon organic honey
- 2 ½ teaspoons olive oil
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Apply lip scrub to lips, and rub in gentle circles to remove dead skin cells. Allow it to sit for a minute.
- Wipe off with soft wet cloth or wash it off.
- Store the rest of the scrub in the fridge. This recipe can last for one week.
Chocolate Chip Lip Balm Supreme
Other than lip scrubs, chocolate can also be a delicious lip balm that helps keep your lips soft and smooth all day long.
Ingredients:
- 5 ounces olive oil
- 2 ounces of beeswax (grated or shaved)
- ½ Vitamin E capsule
- 2-3 pieces of dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Melt olive oil and beeswax in a microwave. Be careful not to boil. Take mixture out and let it cool.
- After both the olive oil and beeswax are well blended, use a sharp needle to pierce a Vitamin E capsule and squeeze out the contents into the mixture. Stir all the ingredients.
- Add chocolate chips and mix well. Store the concoction in a small container with a lid.
Since the discovery of its health benefits, several spas and salons provide chocolate beauty treatments that come at an insane price. To save some money, here are creative chocolate beauty hacks you can make in the comfort of your own home!
