Chocolates are the ultimate sin for most women, and nothing spells relaxing better than chocolate. Recently the market has been flooded with chocolate spas, facials creams and a plethora of chocolate based skin care products.
Dark chocolate can be soothing for your skin. The main ingredient cocoa has therapeutic properties. According to a study, the flavonoids present in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin and improve skin’s hydration and complexion. And it has anti-ageing properties as well!
We suggest you pick cocoa powder make sure it is dark i.e. has more than 70% of cocoa.
So here are easy to make chocolate face packs, masks, creams and much more:
Chocolate face pack
For dry or sensitive skin need mix some curd and cocoa powder, and whip till you get a batter-like consistency. Add a few drops of honey or olive oil for moisturizing dry skin. Apply on your face and neck and let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Wash face with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Chocolate massage cream
Make a chocolate massage cream for your body, by mixing cocoa powder with some milk cream (malai) in a bowl. Keep it on for at 10 minutes and then take a hot shower. Spas often use this one to make your skin baby soft. They wrap the skin in a cling film after applying this cream to make it seep deeper in skin.
Chocolate Ubtan
Mix some gram flour (besan) and cocoa powder in equal quantities. Now add milk or cream to achieve a thick mixture and massage it on your skin to remove dullness. Then take a hot shower to reveal beautiful clean skin.
Chocolate Scrub
Scrubs remove dead skin cells and make the skin shine (literally). Mix some cocoa powder and rose water or lime juice (for oily skin) along with a few drops of honey. Now, grind some oatmeal or sugar (solid crystals) and add to the mixture. Mix well but ensure your chocolate paste has a semi-solid texture. Rub gently on your face, knees, and elbows in a circular motion. If you have dry skin or the scrub feels too harsh for your face add olive oil. Wash your face immediately after scrubbing to get soft and clean skin.
PS If you are unable to find cocoa powder (70% cocoa one). Buy a slab of dark chocolate from your nearby bakery or confectionery. Morde is commonly available and not to expensive too. To use this chocolate melt it in a double boiler and cool to room temperature before using. Never add ingredients to boiling chocolate.
Also avoid using chocolate near the eye area.
