SKIN LOVES EASTER CHOCOLATE

Chocolate's Skin Benefits

Here are some amazing benefits of cacao for your skin:

• Fights acne and pimples by soothing skin and reduces redness from inflammation.
• Slows down skin aging. Cacao is full of antioxidants that promote collagen and elastin production which provides us with a youthful appearance.
• Improves skin hydration.
• Improves skin elasticity and skin firming.
• Promotes an even complexion. The caffeine in cacao can help to reduce under eye bags and brighten up dull skin.
• Antioxidants help with skin repair and renewal.

With Easter just around the corner, why not extend your chocolate indulgence to include your skin. Here are 2 fabulous and simple chocolate mask recipes you can make with ingredients likely already in your kitchen:

1. Super Choc Exfoliating Mask

1 tsp coconut oil (or olive, almond or grapeseed oil)
1 tsp raw sugar (or white sugar)
1 tsp raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)

Start by cleansing your skin. Mix the ingredients together to form a paste and apply gently in circular motions to exfoliate skin. Leave on for 15mins then rinse off with warm water. Apply a lovely moisturiser. (Tip #1 – lean over the sink when applying for excess sugar crystals to fall, saves cleaning!)

2. Ultra Nourishing Choc Mask

1 tsp raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
1/4 Avocado (mashed)
2 tsp coconut milk (or any other milk)
2 tsp coconut oil (or olive, almond, or grapeseed oil)

Start by cleansing your skin. Mix all ingredients to form a thick cream. Apply to the face thickly in circular motions. Leave for 15mins then rinse off with warm water. Apply a lovely moisturiser.

(Tip #2 – for either mask, use a dark coloured face washer to remove the mask. Cacao can stain light coloured towels and though it does wash out fairly well, it’s still best to use a dark coloured washer.)

Ultimate Easter Skin Indulgence

Grab yourself a couple of chocolates, a beautiful drink of sparkling wine (or a refreshing tea), run a lovely warm bath, then simply relax in the bath with your chocolate mask, choccies and a drink. Bliss!

Who says kids get all the fun at Easter? These decadent chocolate masks will leave you feeling completely relaxed with bonus beautiful, smooth, glowing skin! Happy Easter :)