Romance is in the air. And what better way to show your love for someone than giving them chocolates, right? But did you know that chocolates are loaded with minerals and nutrients that are extremely beneficial for the skin? One of the best ways to harness the goodness of chocolate is by making a homemade face pack. Pamper yourself by indulging in some self care routine. And what better way to pamper yourself than with chocolate? Look your best for the dinner date or indulge in some self care. Try out these natural, easy to make homemade chocolate face packs which are sure to make your skin rejuvenated and glowing from within, courtesy Beauty Guru, Shahnaz Husain.
But first let's look at why Chocolate is good for our skin.
Why Chocolates are good for the skin?
Chocolates are rich in flavonoids that have anti oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chocolates are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamins E, K and B, and also minerals like calcium, magnesium and iron, which are easily absorbed by the skin, providing nourishment to the skin cells.
The flavonoids and Vitamins present in chocolate fight against free radicals, and protect the skin from premature aging.
Cocoa powder is a great exfoliant for the skin. It helps to remove dead cells and improves blood circulation to the skin, making the skin glow.
Dark chocolate has compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, catechins, and more that act as antioxidants, keeping the skin looking young and fresh.
Cocoa powder also contains caffeine which helps you to get firm and supple skin. It helps to break down fats and reduces fluid retention in the skin, leading to toned, firm skin.
Chocolate Yogurt Face Mask
Ingredients:
Cocoa powder
Honey
Yogurt
Procedure: Add a tablespoon of Cocoa powder in a bowl, a tablespoon of honey, and a tablespoon of yogurt and mix it well. Apply generously on your face, except the eyes and leave it for about 25-30 minutes and then rinse off.
Chocolate Face Mask for Toned Skin
Ingredients:
Melted chocolate
1 banana
1 cup strawberry
1 cup watermelon
Procedure: Blend all the fruits in a blender. Then add the melted chocolate to it and mix to form a thick paste. Apply it on your face and leave it on for at least 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
Avocado and Chocolate Face Pack
Ingredients:
One ripe avocado
1 tbsp of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of honey
Procedure: Mash the peeled avocado add honey and 1 tbsp of cocoa powder to the mashed avocado to form a paste. Apply it on your face and leave it on for about 30 minutes. After 30 mins, peel off the mask gently and wash your face with cold water and pat dry. You apply the mask several times a week if you want.
Coffee and Chocolate Face Pack
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of freshly ground coffee powder (if you can get green coffee beans it is better because of is rich concentration of antioxidants)
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
2-3 tablespoon of milk
Procedure: Take one tablespoon of coffee powder in a bowl. Add one tablespoon of cocoa powder and mix it with milk till it forms a paste. Apply the mixture using circular motions on your face and neck. Leave for about 30 minutes and wash off with tap water and pat dry.
Chocolate Peel off Mask
Ingredients:
1/3rd cup of cocoa powder
1/4th cup of organic honey
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Procedure: Add organic honey and the brown sugar to the cocoa powder and mix it well to form a thick paste. Apply it on your face and neck and leave it for 30 minutes. Gently peel it off and wash your face with normal water. While the cocoa and sugar unclog the pores and removes dead skin cells from your face, honey kills the bacteria and moisturizes your skin.
Make this Chocolate Day Special by pampering yourself with these Chocolate Face packs. Choose the one that you are most drawn to and see how the goodness of chocolate enriches and nourishes your skin. You skin will be radiant and glowing in no time.
