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Organic Raw Chocolate: The Hottest Ingredient in Skin Care

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Chocolate: Friend or Foe?
Until recently, chocolate was blamed for many beauty problems including blotchy skin and acne. Surprisingly, chocolate’s sinful reputation has been challenged as more and more health benefits are starting to emerge. In fact, organic raw chocolate is now considered a health food which contains powerful anti-oxidants and heart-friendly minerals such as magnesium and chromium.

Chocolate and Skin Rejuvenation
When it comes to the skin, organic raw chocolate has many benefits as well. Chocolate contains triglycerides which soften, moisturize and firm the skin. It’s also very rich in anti-oxidants which offer protection from free radical and environmental damage. In addition, smelling chocolate releases anandamides, ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain which help to uplift the mood and make you feel like you’re in love.

Sign me up for a chocolate facial you say?
Before you book any chocolate treatment there are a few things you should know first. Most chocolate spa treatments and products don’t actually contain any chocolate at all. It’s common for skincare companies to use synthetic chocolate fragrance instead of real chocolate. And even if there is some chocolate in the product, it’s usually mixed in with chemical fillers and preservatives.

Are all Chocolate Treatments Created Equal?
If you’re looking for an authentic chocolate spa experience with real skin benefits, make sure to ask questions and read labels. Here’s what you should look for in a chocolate treatment or product:

  • Needs to be made with real dark chocolate or cocoa (35% pure cocoa)
  • Is the chocolate organic? Conventional chocolate is sprayed with huge amounts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Is the chocolate raw? Conventional heating and processing destroys many of the micro-nutrients which benefit and protect the skin.
  • How many other chemical ingredients are used in the product? Synthetics and preservatives can negate the beneficial properties of pure chocolate.

To read about our Decadent Dark Chocolate Facial click here…