Did you know that simple everyday pantry staples like coffee, tea, and, yes, even chocolate have incredible skin-care benefits, not just from consuming them but also from using them topically on our skin and hair?

One of our favorite treats, chocolate, has been beloved for centuries and enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. From rich, dark chocolate bars to decadent chocolate desserts, it’s hard to resist the allure of this sweet indulgence. But did you know that chocolate also has potential benefits for your skin?

Whether eaten or used topically, chocolate may offer a range of advantages that can help you achieve a healthy, radiant complexion. So, if your love of chocolate leaves you with a tinge of guilt, don’t worry. This natural ingredient is well worth indulging in!

The Beauty Benefits Of Eating Chocolate.

Nearly everyone loves chocolate, but is it a guilty pleasure or a bonafide beauty ingredient?

There is a lot of buzz about chocolate being a superfood and even having aphrodisiac properties; the good news is that if you eat the right type, anything over 70% cacao, you can enjoy some natural health and beauty benefits. At last, the food we love is healthy for us!

Chocolate is Anti-Oxidant Rich.

The Cacao bean is one of the highest antioxidant foods available in its raw form. Its beauty and health benefits come from its high flavanol content and levels of enzymes and minerals like magnesium and iron.

The antioxidant properties in chocolate have many beauty benefits, such as protecting the skin against free radical damage and creating a more beautiful complexion!

Chocolate is Sun-Proctive.

Most people are familiar with the fantastic health benefits of eating dark chocolate, but its beauty benefits are less well-known. Many studies show that regular chocolate consumption protects the skin from UV light.

Chocolate is Anti-Aging.

Considering that skin photoaging is the primary cause of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, consuming chocolate for its anti-aging properties is quite a considerable benefit!

Look for minimally processed dark chocolate, or add raw Cacao.

Raw Cacao* contains 126% more iron, 136% more potassium, and 149% more magnesium than the roasted version of Cocoa.

We love chocolate—who doesn’t? Look for organic, good, quality chocolate, and don’t forget to share the love!

We love these;

Hu Dark Chocolate Bars* are natural, Organic, Vegan Chocolate that is gluten-free, paleo, non-GMO, and Fair Trade.

and these;

Elements Truffles Sampler Pack*: Dairy-Free Chocolate Bar; Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Raw & Organic Chocolate Bar; Ayurveda & Paleo Healthy Chocolate Bar; Raspberry, Orange, Sea Salt, Lavender & Rose.

Chocolate is Skin- Renewing.

Chocolate also improves the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the skin, increasing dermal blood flow and oxygen saturation levels. Therefore, the skin is more renewed and refreshed, leading to more supple, healthy, radiant skin.

You can add raw cacao to your diet by drinking it in hot chocolate made with plant milk; we swear by this one* by Elmhurst.

Raw cacao* has powerful plant benefits, and drinking it in the evening helps to reduce those sweet cravings after dinner.

We love to sweeten with some cinnamon, a few drops of maple syrup, and add;

Organic Veda Turmeric Golden Super Milk Latte Mix* – to make a soothing, destressing drink with genuine beauty and health benefits.

The Topical Beauty Benefits Of Chocolate In Skin Care.

Of course, keep eating chocolate in moderation, but this ingredient also has excellent topical skincare benefits! You will increasingly see this ingredient featured in skincare products*.

Want to try a chocolate face mask or skincare with chocolate as a primary ingredient?

A study showed that the topical application of cocoa polyphenols increased the glycosaminoglycans in the skin [responsible for collagen, elastin, and bounce].

We love this face mask, picked by USA Today, as the best gift for chocolate lovers;

Farmhouse Fresh Sundae Best* 3.2 oz – Softens, fights signs of aging, improves moisture retention

or try this;

Eminence Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque* 2 oz-

• Designed to moisturize and enrich the skin
• Collagen formation is boosted
• Greatly reduces the visible signs of aging

Conclusion;

Whether you stick to eating chocolate or want to try using it as a skincare ingredient, this delicious natural ingredient has some fantastic benefits for your skin. Good news!

You can use many edible ingredients in your beauty routines. See these posts on the beauty benefits of coffee and tea, learn how to use them, and add them to your beauty routines for an added glow!

See this post to add Raw Cacao to your hair routines for incredible results!

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