Lately I have been thinking how to do something useful and pleasant at the same time. Pretty soon my mind was filled with the images of chocolate beauty treatments. Indeed, this sweet treat knows how to take care of skin and, additionally, it smells so good. How should you use it and what are the benefits of treating the skin with chocolate? Go on reading.
Benefits of chocolate
It’s a constituent of many beauty products and it’s used in various beauty treatments that many salons have in their offer. Chocolate contains plenty of vitamins (A, E and B) as well as minerals (magnesium, iron, sodium and zinc), flavonoids, caffeine and fiber. I think I should also add that chocolate features stimulating and invigorating substances. Some researches prove that high quality chocolate has an antidepressant effect.
How to boost your appearance with chocolate?
The most important beauty benefits of chocolate are
- hydration – vitamins A and E create a protective coat on skin that doesn’t allow water to evaporate from skin;
- lift supple skin – caffeine positively influences flabby skin and contributes to slimming body down;
- rejuvenation – chocolate contains antioxidants that fight off free radicals responsible for skin ageing;
- mood boost – beauty products and treatments with chocolate have pleasant smell that positively influences our mood.
For and Against chocolate
Naturally, there are supporters and opponents of using chocolate in beauty treatments, and even eating it! Let me focus on several positive and negative aspects of chocolate:
- has an antidepressant and anti-cancerous effects;
- helps you relax;
- reduces blood pressure and cholesterol level;
- it’s a high-calorie product;
- may cause migraine and reflux;
- contains rejuvenating anti-oxidants.
Did you know that…
… if you want to boost the beautifying properties of chocolate on skin, combine it with milk. Thanks to this, all the nourishing substances will penetrate skin deeper.
Are you for or against using chocolate for beauty purposes?
