Cocoa butter, the properties of which have long been used in the manufacture of cosmetics and medical devices, is isolated from cocoa mass by hot pressing oily substance which has a temperature 16-18oS solid consistency, and when the temperature rises to 32-35oS completely melted. It is this featurecocoa butter and gives us the opportunity to feel like chocolate melts in your mouth, because our body temperature even higher than the temperature needed to melt the cocoa butter.
What is the value of the components that makecocoa butter application finds in various fields? The fact that the linoleic and linolenic acid, are part of vitamin F, which is rich in cocoa butter, are well known for their ability to retain moisture in the skin, as well as regulate lipid metabolism. It turns out thatproperties of cocoa butter useful for dry and oily skin. Often you have to meet the cosmetics, which is also well suited for very different types of skin? Unlikely. But with natural remedies is possible.
But this is not a complete list of usefulproperties of cocoa butter. Vitamin F possesses a strong regenerating properties, and therefore it is indispensable in the fight against the signs of aging skin. Continuing list of usefulproperties of cocoa butter polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants and help cope with stress.
Butapplication of the cocoa butter for cosmetic purposes we shall later, but now JustLady magazine invites you to explore the methods of application of cocoa butter for the treatment and prevention of various diseases.
Cocoa butter: applications in medicine
Only one smell of cocoa butter can do wonders. It is not hard to guess that he is very much like the smell of chocolate, which awakens in us the best emotions and even uplifting. But the wonderful aroma - it is rather a bonus, but the mainproperties of cocoa butter due to its chemical composition is used for various purposes.
Cocoa butter, the use of which did not cause discomfort, can be a real salvation during a flu epidemic, especially for those who do not like to get involved in synthetic medication only for the purpose of prevention. Treatment of nasal mucosa cocoa butter significantly reduces the risk of infection by airborne droplets. In the case of ARI or flu still reminded of themselves, naturalproperties of cocoa butter will help to remove one of the main symptoms - cough. Cook healthful cocoa drink cough is a snap: just dissolve half a teaspooncocoa butter in half a glass of milk.
More cocoa butter, the properties of which provide cholesterol excretion from the body, can be used as adjunctive therapy for atherosclerosis. In order to combat this disease should be takencocoa butter inside twice a day before meals. "Portion" of aromatic drugs in this case is half a teaspoon.
It has long been known that the massage - this is one of the most effective means against many diseases. And its effect increases in several times, if used as a massage oil cocoa butter. For example, chest compressions using cocoa butter - is an essential procedure for bronchitis. However, not only medical massage is performedcocoa butter. Some cosmetic problems can also be solved using cocoa butter and the skillful hands of the masseur.
Cocoa butter: application in cosmetics
Have you heard of massage tiles? This tiles, which include a variety of oils, and are perfect even for a relaxing massage at home. So, most massage tiles are fabricated on the basis of cocoa butter. Such popularity of "chocolate" oil due to the fact that it can plitochki can represent a plitochki it, having a firm and definite shape. A hands in contact with the composition becomes instantly in oily liquid which is very conveniently distributed on the skin surface.
See how cocoa butter turns from a solid to a liquid substance, as well as to evaluate its magnificent beauty properties can be an example of massage tiles company Lush.
A useful cosmetic properties of this oil a lot. For example, it can be used to achieve certain results in the fight against stretch marks. In addition, other skin imperfections such as scars, small scars, and skin injuries is also possible to try to remove, during massage usingcocoa butter, the properties of which is precisely aimed at eliminating cosmetic defects.
And in the winter and summer use of cocoa butter finds itself. In frost it perfectly protects the skin from chapping and frost, removes peeling lips, but in the heat it can be used to avoid contamination of the skin, which is very important during the holiday season. Just put on the feet and hands of cocoa butter, the properties of which help to literally push away from the skin of dirt and dust.
Dry, Damaged, fade skin of the face - that is the real field of activity for cocoa butter. The use of cocoa butter to care for such skin will greatly improve her condition. The skin becomes elastic, supple. Fine wrinkles disappear and deep wrinkles become less noticeable. And oil packs on the basis of the cocoa butter is removed so-called "crow's feet" and "bags" around the eyes.
Cocoa butter gives its properties, not only the skin but also the hair. It retains moisture in the hair, making hair smooth, shiny and manageable. The mixture of cocoa butter and rosemary infusion - a real bliss hair.
Carried away by the comprehension of all the new properties of cocoa butter, do not forget that it must be properly stored - at a temperature of 18 degrees and a relative humidity of less than 75%. In this case, the cocoa butter is stored without losing its beneficial properties for 3 years.
Proper use of cocoa butter - is an art to be beautiful and healthy. And to enhance the effect of each procedure can be fixed with a small portion of chocolate treats.
Inna Dmitrieva
Women's magazine JustLady