Cocoa is more than just the forerunner to chocolate. The raw form of cocoa beans is packed with vitamins, minerals, and all kinds of other goodness for your complexion.
Cocoa powder is a rich source of minerals including; copper, iron, manganese, sulphur and zinc. When cacao powder is applied on skin it provide numerous benefits primarily much-needed nutrients, as well as promoting cell health and preventing cellular degeneration.
# Cocoa honey and yogurt face maskCocoa and honey have an antioxidant property that kill the acne and keeps your skin soft and flexible.
Preparation2 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
How toCombine cocoa powder yogurt and honey in a bowl until you get a smooth mixture.
Apply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.
Use this face pack twice a week.
# Cocoa cinnamon and honey face maskCinnamon has antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. Cinnamon can help to improve your skin complexion and increase collagen level.
Preparation1 tablespoon cocoa powder
A pinch of cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
How toPlace cocoa powder cinnamon and honey in a bowl.
Mix them until you get a smooth mixture.
Apply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 25-30 minutes.
Wash off with cold water.
# Cocoa sea salt milk and brown sugar face maskThis face mask nourishes your skin and protects from harmful free radicals. This mask will help your skin glow.
Preparation1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoon brown sugar
How toPlace cocoa powder, sea salt and sugar in a bowl and pour the milk in it to create a paste.
Apply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes
Wash off with plain water.
# Cocoa powder clay lemon yogurt and coconut oil face maskLemon and yogurt can help to unclog the pores and brighten your skin. Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and along with coconut oil and clay it will refresh your skin.
Preparation1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons clay
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon coconut oil
How toMix cocoa powder and other natural ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it.
Apply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Wash off with plain water.
# Cocoa banana watermelon and strawberry face maskMixed fruit toning face mask is very hydrating. It moisturizes your skin and makes it healthier. This face mask is especially beneficial during summers as it cools down your skin.
Strawberries have phenols. Phenols offer benefits for skin. Face mask with strawberry helps giving the skin elasticity and prevent freckless.
Preparation1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 mash banana
1 tablespoon strawberry
1 tablespoon watermelon
How toPlace cocoa banana strawberry and watermelon in a bowl.
Mix and create a paste.
Apply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes
Rinse off with plain water.
# Cocoa, oats and turmeric face maskTurmeric is also for the removal of unwanted facial hair, softening the skin and lightening skin tone. Oats, on the other hand, help exfoliate the skin to remove the dead skin cells and making it glowing and healthy-looking.
Preparation1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon oats
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Milk to make a paste
How toPlace cocoa powder, oats and turmeric powder in a bowl and pour the milk in it to create paste.
Apply the mixture to face.
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Wash off with plain water.