The popularity of such cosmetics is due to the almost complete absence of contraindications and side effects. Cocoa beans from which chocolate is made cosmetics consist of cocoa butter and cocoa powder. 55% of the total mass of the cocoa bean is cocoa butter rich in vitamin F, stearic, oleic, palmitic and linoleic acid, polyphenols. All of these substances help restore the protective layer of the skin, soften it, prevent moisture loss, contribute to the regeneration of skin cells, prevent the appearance of wrinkles and help in dealing with stress.
Cocoa powder is composed of caffeine, flavonoids, polyphenols, theobromine and theophylline. Stimulation of blood circulation and normalizes metabolism of skin cells promotes natural energy - caffeine, it also has a tonic effect on the skin. Strong natural antioxidant dark chocolate makes a part of cocoa flavonoids and polyphenols. For the skin, this means that these components help to maintain the natural tone, having a neutralizing effect on free radicals and prevents the formation of wrinkles. A theophylline and theobromine help strengthen the skin biochemical reactions and have a strong lifting effect.
There SPA-resort that offers its guests a variety of treatments with chocolate: baths, wraps and even chocolate diet. But in order to treat yourself to such procedures do not have to go to a resort, it is possible to arrange a chocolate therapy and at home. Plain chocolate for these purposes is not suitable, it is better to take the cocoa powder or cocoa butter. Always make sure that the composition does not include cocoa sugar and flavorings.
In order to restore skin elasticity, moisten it and help cope with stress, you can prepare a bath of liquid chocolate. 100-200 g of cocoa powder should pour 1 liter of hot water (it should not be boiling). Mix and pour the liquid into the pre-filled bath. Duration of procedure 15-20 minutes.
For anti-cellulite and other types of massage is perfect for cocoa butter. The only drawback of this oil - its viscosity. Therefore, it is better to apply with more liquid oils (jojoba, grape seed, wheat germ).
In the fight against overweight helps chocolate wrapping. To prepare wrapping mask must be 100-200 grams of cocoa powder pour 500 ml of hot water, stir and cool to 35-40 C. The resulting mass is applied to a layer of 2-3 mm on the problem areas and left for 10-15 minutes. To effect was better, the body can be wrapped with plastic wrap. After the procedure, the skin should be rinsed with warm water.
Pregnant women and people with allergies to chocolate, chocolate apply makeup is not recommended.