Everyone craves chocolates, the taste and smell drive you crazy. But are they meant for just snacking or cooking? No. It might not come as a surprise to some but to some like me, you did be amazed to know that chocolate has very rich benefits for our skin and health. But not just any chocolate, dark chocolate.
Though it tastes a little bitter from the usual chocolate we are used to and is not so popular with many but it does come with lots of benefits for the skin.
According to research, it's a great source of polyphenols which have beneficial antioxidant properties that protect the skin from damage and also contain some healthy fats good for the skin that keeps it healthy and glowing.
A good consumption of dark chocolate also helps to keep the skill smooth, moist and nourished. It's an excellent skin detoxifier in combination with caffeine. It also protects the skin from sunburns and skin cancer. And lastly, it is also good stress delivery, it reduces stress hormones which results in glowing skin.
Dark Chocolate can also be used for facial masks, which leave the face, even more, smoother and glowing. Below is a chocolate face mask recipe that can be made at home.
Dark Chocolate Face Masks Recipe:
1/3 cup of dark cocoa powder
1/4 cup of organic honey
3 tablespoons of heavy cream
2 tablespoons of powdered oatmeal
Method:
Mix all your ingredients together until you have a nice paste, then evenly apply it to your face, and then let the mask sit and soak into your skill for up to 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, rinse your face off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Surely something to try out.
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