Chocolate, for long, has been accused of being a dietary sin. It adds to your calories, makes you gain weight, spoils your teeth, and causes your skin to break out. Recently, however, the medical world awoke to the benefits of chocolates in improving your moods and to its heart-friendly features.
That chocolate contains heart-friendly flavonoids, helpful in reducing blood pressure and boosting the release of nerve calming hormones, is stale news. But what is making hot news now, is the benefits of chocolate for the skin!
A study in The Journal of Nutrition found that the flavonoids in dark chocolate help in absorbing the harmful UV rays, increase the blood supply to the skin and improve the skin’s hydration and also your complexion!
The best way to reap these benefits of chocolate is to apply it directly on to your skin, say dermatologists!
According to them:
- Chocolate has high levels of antioxidants and contains loads of anti-ageing properties.
- It makes your face glow beautifully.
- It increases the production of collagen that tightens your pores and diminishes old scars.
- It hydrates and moisturizes your skin. So, the wrinkles and fine lines appear late.
- It is suitable for all skin types.
Getting a chocolate facial done may be the new trend. But you don’t always need to go to a salon, and empty your pockets to get one done. Here’s how you can get a chocolate facial done at your home itself.
- Begin with cleansing your face. While rose water and besan or raw milk with turmeric are preferred choices, you may use any cleanser of your choice.
- Next, you need to scrub your face. Make a scrub by mixing brown sugar and coffee beans, and grinding them into a paste. Apply this paste for 10 minutes and scrub well.
- Once you have finished scrubbing, use a chocolate paste to massage your face. Now clean your face and apply a chocolate mask for 20 minutes. The chocolate face mask can be whipped up by mixing plain yoghurt with cocoa powder. If you have dry or sun damaged skin, you can add a little bit of olive oil, or mash in half an avocado, for the added moisture.
- Rinse off with cold water and feel the sweet freshness in your skin.
So, get up and get a chocolate facial done! Is there anything more we need to say?
