Chocolate Facial Mask Recipe
February 22, 2011
One day I came home from work to find my daughter putting lemon juice and sugar on her face. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m making my own facial scrub,” she answered, “and next, I’m making pore strips out of gelatin and honey.” There goes my grocery budget!
The practice of using food as a beauty treatment is certainly not new. And for my daughter, the interest in making her own natural products from scratch comes partly from being sensitive to harsh, laboratory made chemicals. Plus, it appeals to her creative side!
The idea behind a chocolate facial mask (made from cocoa powder) is to capture the antioxidant benefits it possesses. Antioxidants can prevent and repair damage caused by pollutants and aging. The scientific evidence as to whether or not antioxidants can be absorbed through the skin in meaningful doses is still in debate, but it is not going to harm you if you want to try a simple and natural approach to beauty.
I have seen many variations of homemade chocolate facial masks over the years. I have yet to try one because I’m not sure I would like to smear brownie all over my face. I’ll just put this out there in case you are the adventuresome type and want to give it a go.
Let me know what you think!
Chocolate Facial Mask
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Spread it all over your face. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes then wash it off using warm water. Resist the urge to eat it! |
Enjoy! 🙂
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