Most of us are aware chocolate is good for human health: they are rich in antioxidants, good for the heart, increases the level of serotonin in the brain resulting in a sense of well being, etc. So it should be no surprise that one of the hottest trends is a chocolate facial. Beauty experts claim that chocolates have anti ageing properties that is beneficial for all skin types especially sensitive skin.

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Dark chocolate has several ingredients which can potentially affect your skin. Cocoa beans, of which chocolate is made, are high in antioxidant phenolic phytochemicals (polyphenols), including flavonoids, procyanidin, and resveratrol. In fact, they are present at such high concentrations that cocoa actually has higher antioxidant potential than other heavy weight antioxidants such as green tea or red wine.
Chocolate also contains fats such as cocoa butter or shea butter. Both of these are used routinely as topical moisturizers and as anti-inflammatory agents. Shea butter can also used as a skin softener.

Make Your Own Chocolate Facial Mask

This decadent mask is actually an excellent moisturizer -- it leaves your skin baby soft.

1/3 cup cocoa powder
3 tbsp. heavy cream
2 tsp. cottage cheese
¼ cup honey
3 tsp. oatmeal

Mix all ingredients together (a bullet blender is ideal) and smooth onto face. Relax for 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water.