Feel like a goddess and indulge your chocolate addiction using this delicious, aromatic chocolate facial mask. This recipe is packed with ingredients for their nourishing and beautifying properties - chocolate, honey, yogurt and oatmeal - to increase blood circulation to the face for glowing, smoother, and fresher-feeling skin. Chocolate comes from cocoa beans (or cacao beans). Raw chocolate powder, the highest known source of antioxidants, is high in antioxidant phenolic phytochemicals (polyphenols), including flavonoids, procyanidin, and resveratrol. Raw chocolate powder contains 367% more antioxidants than its cooked version. The concentration is so high that cocoa actually has greater antioxidant potential than other noteworthy antioxidants like green tea or red wine. However, not all chocolate is high in flavonoids. White chocolate has no flavonoids, while dark chocolate with its higher content of cacao has much more flavonoids than does milk chocolate. If you opt to use dark chocolate in this recipe, instead of cacao powder, it does have fats such as kokum butter, cocoa butter or shea butter. These are used regularly as skin moisturizers and anti-inflammatory agents, all with skin softening properties. The benefits of topical chocolate application of cocoa plant extracts containing polyphenol antioxidants and xanthine derivitives will help prevent wrinkles from forming and leave your skin incredibly soft! Honey's antibacterial and antifungal properties disinfect the skin, supporting the healing process of skin irritations. Darker honey is better to use, as it has less water and a higher content of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Another option is Manuka honey, known for its natural healing properties. The B6 vitamin-rich yeast in yogurt will stimulate blood flow, while oatmeal helps clear clogged pores. Chocolate Face Mask Ingredients 2 - 5 tablespoons raw cacao (cocoa powder - check your local health food store; dark chocolate may be used) 3 tablespoons organic honey (darker honey is better; Manuka honey is an option) 3 - 5 tablespoons natural organic yogurt (heavy cream may be used) 1 or 2 tablespoons powdered oatmeal to bind Method Mix all ingredients together to form a smooth thick paste and apply to face. Relax for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Results? Smooth, glowing gorgeous skin!
19 Comments
9/23/2012 10:50:28 pm
With this blog you really took our attention to the points that we never thought about. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. All the best, way to go
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6/23/2011 05:13:06 pm
This is very interesting. I am going to have to try this.
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6/24/2011 04:26:20 am
Oh, I have to try this! Are you kidding me? :)
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Desba Silvers
6/25/2011 10:09:40 am
OOH, wonderful info and yummy too. I'm gonna have to do a chocolate masque and take my chocolate bath at the same time! thanks Stephanie!
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Gabi Ponzi
6/26/2011 08:06:01 am
Very cool. I will try it and pass it on.
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12/27/2011 10:22:01 am
maybe i'll eat that instead of putting on my face hahaha!
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2/13/2012 07:52:48 pm
Looks yummy, if I will apply it then definitely I am gonna eat all the chocolate "just kidding". Hope it gives me good look.
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2/13/2012 08:02:45 pm
I guess it suits my skin, and won't give any side effect. Definitely wanna try it.
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12/4/2012 10:33:54 am
Absolutely! Try adding 1 tablespoon clay, such as kaolin, to the above recipe. You may need to add more, but that's a good place to start.
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awsome blog
5/25/2013 07:26:16 am
cool , ill try it
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Hi my name is Bob
5/25/2013 07:27:54 am
love it can't wait to try it !!!!
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8/19/2013 02:42:41 pm
I really like your recipe of chocolate facial mask. I'm really excited to try out this. Thanks for your lovely information.
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Stephanie
8/19/2013 03:27:56 pm
You're welcome!
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6/7/2017 04:18:04 pm
So what do you do with the dark chocolate when you're done?
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Stephanie Rountree
6/7/2017 08:16:57 pm
Mix all ingredients together to form a smooth thick paste and apply to face. Relax for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
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6/28/2021 01:33:13 am
The post you shared here is very informative. Thanks for sharing such a great post with us.
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