Chocolate is the sweetest and most delicious food enjoyed by people of all ages. Birthday chocolate, Valentine's day chocolate or girl request chocolate. Actually, chocolate is more than a gift.
You ask why? Because chocolate is the perfect ingredient to achieve flawless skin.
What are the benefits of chocolate for the skin?
Chocolate; especially dark chocolate It has tremendous health benefits for the skin as well as for general health.
- Contains dark chocolate, catechins, polyphenols and flavanols. These organic compounds make it a powerful antioxidant.
- Dark chocolate, considered a super fruit in terms of antioxidant capacity cocoa bean It is made from extracts. One study shows that dark cocoa chocolates contain more flavanols, polyphenols, and other antioxidants than any other fruit.
- Protects the skin from the sun. The flavonols found in chocolate not only protect the skin from harmful UV rays, but also increase the skin's moisture levels and accelerate blood flow.
Dark chocolate helps combat stress. Stress collagen It is one of the main causes of its breakdown and wrinkles. One study found that cocoa helped reduce levels of stress hormones.
Cocoa extracts atopic dermatitis It can also improve symptoms. A study conducted on mice by researchers from the National University of Seoul and the University of Massachusetts found that polyphenols found in cocoa extracts reduced inflammation and improved other allergic symptoms related to the skin condition.
Homemade Easy Chocolate Face Masks
Chocolate mask for oily and acne-prone skin
Materials
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
A pinch of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of honey (organic)
How is it done?
Take a bowl and mix the cocoa powder, honey, and cinnamon together.
- Make a paste. If the paste is too thick, add more honey.
Apply to your face and neck.
Let it sit for 20-30 minutes and then wash it off.
Apply the mask twice a week.
Chocolate and honey have antioxidant properties that kill acne-causing bacteria without drying the skin. It also keeps the skin soft and supple.
Dark Chocolate Mask
Materials
2 bars of dark chocolate (use at least 70% cocoa)
⅔ cup of milk
1 teaspoon of sea salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
How is it done?
- Melt the chocolate bars in a bowl.
Add salt, sugar and milk to it and mix well.
Let it cool down and then apply it on your face and neck.
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.
Apply the mask twice a week.
Rich in antioxidants dark chocolate face mask It nourishes the skin and protects it from harmful free radicals.
Chocolate and Clay Mask
Materials
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons of clay
2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
How is it done?
Mix all the ingredients well.
Apply the mixture on your face and neck. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water.
Apply the mask twice a week.
Lemon juice and yoghurt brightens the skin and opens up the pores. Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and, along with coconut oil and clay, revitalizes the skin.
Mix cocoa powder with thick cream and make a paste.
Clean your face thoroughly and apply the face mask.
Let it sit for 15-30 minutes and then wash it off.
Apply the mask twice a week.
This incredibly nourishing and moisturizing face mask suits all skin types. It soothes the skin, makes it soft and plump, and smoothes it at the same time.
Color Chocolate Mask
Materials
Melted chocolate (50 g)
1 banana
1 cup of strawberries
1 cup of watermelon
How is it done?
Mix the fruits and add chocolate.
Apply the face mask and wait at least 20 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Apply the mask twice a week.
This mixed fruit and chocolate face mask it is extremely moisturizing. It moisturizes the skin and makes it healthier. This face mask has a very calming effect on the skin, especially in summer.
Cocoa Skin Mask Recipes
Cocoa Mask for Dull Skin
Materials
4 tablespoon of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
4 tablespoons of coffee powder
8 tablespoons of heavy cream (you can use almond milk, yogurt or coconut milk instead of heavy cream)
2 tablespoon of coconut milk
How is it done?
Mix all the ingredients. Apply the mixture on your face and neck.
Let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Apply the mask once a week.
This face mask not only nourishes the skin but also makes it feel light. Coconut oil and milk moisturize the skin and cocoa powder soothes the skin as it has anti-inflammatory properties.
Peeling Mask Made with Cocoa
Materials
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Glass of organic honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
How is it done?
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to form a thick paste.
Apply to your face and neck.
Wait a while for it to dry.
- Take it off slowly. You can also massage with water while rinsing.
Apply the mask once a week.
Cocoa and sugar remove all dead skin cells from your face and open up the pores. Honey kills bacteria and moisturizes the skin.
Cocoa Mask For Glowing Skin
Materials
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of honey
½ cup mashed banana
1 tablespoon of yoghurt
How is it done?
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
Make a thick paste and apply it on your face and neck.
- Let it dry. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Apply the mask twice a week.
Cocoa powder contains antioxidants and man moisturizes the skin and maintains its elasticity. Honey is an excellent antibacterial and yogurt tones and brightens the skin.
Rejuvenating Cocoa Mask
Materials
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cream (heavy or sour cream)
1 tablespoon of honey
How is it done?
Mix all the ingredients until you get a thick paste-like consistency.
Let it sit for 20-30 minutes and then wash it off.
- You can apply the mask once or twice a week.
Cocoa powder contains antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin. Honey is an excellent antibacterial that cleanses the skin thoroughly and opens clogged pores. The cream moisturizes the skin.
Cocoa Mask for Dry Skin
Materials
½ cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons of oatmeal
1 teaspoon of heavy cream
1 teaspoon of honey
How is it done?
- Mix all the ingredients.
Use your fingertips to gently apply the mask all over your face and neck.
Wait about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
- You can apply the mask once a week.
Rolled oats While removing all dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, other ingredients soften, stretch and moisturize the skin. Your skin will shine and relax with this mask after a tiring day.
Hydrating Cocoa Face Mask
Materials
½ cup cocoa powder
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil (unrefined)
How is it done?
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Apply the face mask evenly on your face and neck.
Let it dry for 20 minutes. Then wash it off with water.
Apply the mask twice a week.
This moisturizing face mask nourishes and moisturizes the skin. It prevents dryness and greatly reduces the roughness of the skin.
Cocoa Beauty Care Mask
Materials
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of honey
2 tablespoon of yoghurt
2 vitamin E capsules
How is it done?
- Puncture the vitamin E capsules and extract the liquid. Mix all the ingredients well.
Apply the mask on your face and neck. Let it dry and then wash it off.
Apply this mask twice a week.
Cocoa powder is a powerhouse of minerals and antioxidants. Together with vitamin E, it prevents and repairs skin damage. This face mask gives your skin a firmer look.
Cocoa Mask to Reduce Wrinkles
Materials
1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
Ripe avocado
2 teaspoons of coconut milk
2 teaspoons of olive oil or sesame oil
How is it done?
Add the cocoa powder and other ingredients to the mashed avocado. Mix it well.
Apply to your face and neck.
Let it dry and then wash it off.
- You can apply the mask once a week.
Flavonoids in cocoa powder fight harmful free radicals. Apart from that, the vitamins and fatty acids found in avocado, coconut milk and olive / sesame oil protect and soften the skin against moisture loss.
Cocoa and Green Tea Face Mask
Materials
½ cup cocoa powder
2 green tea bags
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of yoghurt
1 tablespoon of honey
How is it done?
Boil the green tea bag and extract the liquid. Wait for it to cool.
Add all the ingredients to the green tea extract and mix well.
Apply the face mask and let it dry, then wash off.
- You can apply the mask once or twice a week.
Both green tea and cocoa powder contain antioxidants. It is an excellent anti-aging face mask that reduces signs of aging and provides younger looking skin. Honey and yogurt also help reduce dark spots.
Add chickpea flour, yogurt and cocoa powder to a bowl and squeeze half a lemon into it.
Mix well and apply the face mask.
Let it dry for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.
Apply the mask twice a week.
Chickpea flour and lemon cleanse the skin and reduce dark spots. Yogurt helps reduce age spots and wrinkles and brightens the skin.
Wrinkle Reducing Coffee Mask
Materials
1 tablespoons of coffee powder
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of curd
How is it done?
Add a tablespoon of coffee powder in a small bowl.
- You can use the Nescafe or Turkish coffee powder in your home.
Add a tablespoon of honey to the coffee powder.
Now add the curd and mix all three ingredients to form a smooth paste.
When you're done mixing, let the paste rest for a few minutes and then apply it on your face.
Wash your face with hot water before applying the face mask. Hot water will open the pores on your face and clean them from the inside, so after applying the mask, it will be more effective.
Let the mask dry for at least 15 minutes and then wash off with cold water. Cold water will close the cleansed pores on your face. Dry your face with a towel.
Repeat this face mask at least twice a week to get the desired result.
The caffeine contained in the coffee powder helps to remove the stickiness of the skin. It also helps reduce puffiness around the eyes. It also removes dead skin cells. It also acts as an anti-aging agent and cleanses the face from wrinkles and acne.
Rich in lactic acid, the curd helps improve the appearance of the skin and gives the skin a radiance. It eliminates the signs of premature aging on the skin.
Honey helps fight acne, acne and wrinkles and works as an anti-aging agent.
Precautions To Be Taken Before Applying Chocolate Masks
Before applying a face mask, always clean your face, free of all dirt and residue.
- Do not let the face mask dry completely. When it is semi-dry, remove it. In case the face mask dries completely, take some water and wait a few minutes before removing it. If it's completely dry, you have to rub it hard to remove it, which isn't good for your skin.
- When removing the chocolate mask, always massage the skin in a circular motion.
- Be careful when applying the face mask close to the eye contour. Never apply it too close to the eyes, as it is very sensitive.
Have you made a chocolate mask? Have you seen the effects?
