We all know that chocolate is delicious and tasty. We know there is so many benefits depending on the type of chocolate. The darker the better for health. But now here is an idea. A face mask made of chocolate. There is tremendous benefits to consider when using it. So lets see why it is a good idea
All facial masks start the same way.
Use a good chocolate. That means minimum 70% cocoa content.Take 50 grams of chocolate. Place it in a bowl. Warm the bowl in hot water till it is melted and it is liquid. Before using the mask make sure it s not too hot for skin.
Now let us talk about the different type of masks.
Hydrating mask.
Start with liquid chocolate. Add one table spoon olive oil. You can replace the olive oil with sweet almond oil, grape seed oil or linen oil. Add one egg yolk. If you don't like the yolk you can skip it. Mix all ingredients well. Apply over the whole face. Leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. Apply favourite moisturiser.
Toning mask.
This mask is great for toning skin. As well as hydrate your skin. Elasticity will be improved. Start with liquid chocolate in a bowl. The rest of the ingredients needs a blender. Mix banana, strawberries, apple and water melon in a blender. You only need 2 or 3 spoons of this mixture in a bowl. Add one table spoon of the melted chocolate. Mix all ingredients well. Apply on freshly cleansed skin. Leave for twenty minutes. Clean face with lukewarm water. Apply favorite moisturizer. Now you can even enjoy the rest of the mixture in the blender as a smoothie and you have more benefits.
Hydrating soothing and rejuvenating mask.
Mix a table spoon with think add ons free cream. Add 1 table spoon of honey (liquid). Apply this mask on a freshly cleansed skin. Leave it for 15 minutes to work it's magic. Clean thoroughly with lukewarm water. Apply your favorite moisturizer.
Regenerating mask.
Start with one table spoon of melted chocolate. Add one table spoon of almond oil. Add one teaspoon of rose hip oil. Add one drop of your favorite essential oil of the rose. Mix all ingredients well together. Apply on face. Leave for twenty minutes. Cleanse your face with lukewarm water. The oils has the benefits of regenerating your skin and the chocolate helps to tone and also hydrate your skin
This mask may sound strange to think about. But try it and see the difference. In the comfort of your own home.
But as you have noticed. It is very important to use a good quality 70 to 90 percent cocoa content. Also it should be comfortable for skin. Which means not too hot, don't want to burn yourself. And when cleaning the face. It is important to know that water should no ever be too hot as it doesn't do any good for the skin. It is always advisable to use lukewarm water when cleaning your face.
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