Know how you can use chocolate for soft and glowing skin.

Every year 9th February is celebrated as Chocolate Day. When everyone is giving chocolates to each other on Valentine’s week, why keep your skin away from it? In fact, certain elements present in chocolate can prove to be helpful in increasing the glow of your skin. For the chocolaty shine and glow on the skin, we have brought you 4 DIY Chocolate face masks.

Chocolate is very beneficial for health. But keep in mind that consuming too much sugary chocolate can be harmful. So it is obvious that today all of you must have got lots of chocolates and all of you must be very excited. So let’s increase your excitement a bit more, on the occasion of Chocolate Day Healthshots has also brought some chocolaty gifts for you. So learn here the easy method of making chocolate face mask.

Problems like acne, pimples, breakouts and pigmentation can spoil anyone’s skin. Surely a glowing skin can increase your confidence level. Dr. Nidhi Rastogi, Senior Consultant and Dermatologist, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj explains how chocolate can be beneficial for glowing skin.

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Chocolate prevents skin cells from getting damaged

According to experts, consuming dark chocolate is more beneficial than all other chocolates available in the market. Similarly, when it comes to using chocolate on the skin, dark chocolate works most effectively. At the same time, not only prepared chocolate but also cocoa powder rich in antioxidants can do wonders for the skin.

The antioxidants present in these prevent skin cells from getting damaged and helps in boosting collagen production. Due to which the skin looks glowing and wrinkle free. On the other hand, the zinc present in dark chocolate is considered very effective for clear and smooth skin.

There is a type of bioactive compound present in dark chocolate which can be very beneficial for your skin. At the same time, the flavonols present in it protect the skin from the effects of the harmful rays of the sun. Along with this, it also increases the blood flow of the skin, due to which the skin looks spotless and glowing. Along with this, it is also considered very beneficial for skin hydration.

According to the doctor, you can easily prepare a face mask made of chocolate at home. At the same time, you can customize it according to your skin type.

Here Are 4 Chocolate Face Masks For That Valentine’s Special Glow

1. Dark Chocolate and Honey Face Mask

First melt the dark chocolate.

Now take it out in a bowl and add one teaspoon of honey to it.

It is necessary to wash the face before applying this paste on the skin.

So first clean the skin and then apply it all over the face.

Keep it on till the chocolate dries. Then when this mask starts drying, clean the skin with normal water.

2. Cocoa Powder and Cream Face Pack

Mix cocoa powder and milk cream together well.

Now apply this paste on the skin and leave it for 15 to 30 minutes.

When it starts getting slightly dry, clean the skin thoroughly with normal water.

For proper results, use it twice a week.

This hydrating face mask is beneficial for almost all skin types. Especially if you have dry skin, this can do wonders for you.

3. Chocolate and Fruit Face Mask

Take cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate in a blender.

Add strawberries, bananas and a few pieces of orange to it and blend them all together well.

Apply this mask on the skin and massage the skin with light hands for 5 minutes.

Then leave it on the skin for at least 20 minutes.

When it starts drying, clean it with lukewarm water.

For proper results, use it twice a week.

4. Cocoa Beauty Treatment Face Mask

Cut open the Vitamin E capsule and take out the liquid inside in a bowl.

Now add cocoa powder, honey and curd and mix them all well together.

Apply this paste thoroughly on the skin and neck.

Let it dry and when it dries, clean the skin with lukewarm water.

For proper results, use it twice a week. Enriched with powerful minerals and antioxidants, this mask will help repair the skin.

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