Chocolate, one of the most popular treats in the world, can help you to have beautiful skin!
Because of the large amount of antioxidants, that its main ingredient cocoa contains, this mask can help in preventing premature aging of the skin and can give your skin a beautiful glow. Raw cocoa contains more than 320 different antioxidants (no other natural product contains so many). These antioxidants fight against free radicals in the body and protect against viral and bacterial infections.
For this mask you will need:
- Raw cocoa powder
- Honey
- Avocado
- Cinnamon
Cocoa is the best ingredient from all above mentioned, because of the antioxidants it contains (among other things) and improves the protection of the collagen.
Honey “preserves” the natural oils in the skin due to which it becomes elastic and soft.
Avocado is one of the best anti-aging foods. It prevents the formation of wrinkles and eliminates the ones that have already appeared. Avocado contains d-mannoheptulose which stimulates the collagen production.
Cinnamon is an excellent food because it contains many useful substances and unique cinnamon essential oil is an effective, natural tonic.
Ingredients:
- Mashed avocado
- 3 tablespoons of raw cocoa powder (you can find it in health food stores)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- One teaspoon cinnamon
Mix the ingredients well and then apply the mixture on your face. After 25 minutes the mask should be rinsed with warm water. To make an effective mask you need to apply it no more than twice a week.
