Cocoa face masks

Most people associate cocoa butter exclusively with chocolate when they mention cocoa butter. Indeed, this product is a must-have ingredient in any chocolate. However, cocoa butter is recommended not only for food, but also for solving cosmetic problems, for example, as an ingredient for homemade masks.

Benefits of cocoa butter for the face

Natural oil obtained from cocoa beans contains a significant amount of omega-3, which is used for many cosmetic procedures, and is generally good for our health. In addition, other wonderful components are present in the oil, for example, palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acids. Thanks to these components, the oil helps to combat the aggressive action of free radicals, to restore epidermal cells and strengthen capillaries. We can say that cocoa butter has the quality of a natural antioxidant and will be useful in caring for dermis showing the first signs of age-related changes.

There are especially many valuable microelements and vitamins in cocoa butter:

• Rutin is required to restore cellular structure. It penetrates into the dermal layers to a great depth, contributing to their regeneration.
• Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant. It protects the epidermis from the negative effects of the sun's rays and activates the healing of lesions on the skin.
• Vitamin K is essential for relieving inflammation.
• Tannin revitalizes the color of the epidermis and helps to maintain tone.

After using products with cocoa bean butter, the skin receives a significant portion of hydration, the first age wrinkles, which often appear on dry dermis, are smoothed out. In the summer months, this oil can be used as protection against ultraviolet radiation, and in the cold season it will protect against cold and chapping. Cocoa butter is often used to care for the thin epidermis of the eyelids and lips, as well as to eliminate the effects of acne.

But for the skin prone to high fat content, it is allowed to apply this oil only pointwise, lubricating the wounds and traces of acne with it. Otherwise, the oil will increase the oily skin. After using cocoa butter, the skin becomes elastic, soft, and acquires a healthy shade.

Cocoa butter face masks

Suitable for maintaining elasticity and rejuvenation mask from cocoa butter with kelp and bran. To do this, soak 25 grams of dry kelp algae in water for 3 hours. Then dissolve 15 grams of cocoa bean butter in a water bath and mix with it the swollen algae and 15 grams of chopped oat bran. The resulting mass is applied to the face and neck, and, if necessary, on the décolleté area. After half an hour, the composition is removed with wet wipes or simply washed off with water. To obtain a good result, it is necessary to conduct a course of 15 procedures.

To prevent wilting and the formation of age spots, we recommend doing mask from cocoa butter with milk. Warm up 15 ml of milk and melt 15 grams of cocoa butter in it. After cooling down, 5 ml of heavy cream, 15 grams of starch and a few drops of dill essential oil are introduced into the mixture. The resulting paste is spread over the face and left to act for half an hour.

To moisturize the epidermis and nourish it, do mask with cocoa butter and sour cream. To begin with, 10 grams of cocoa butter are dissolved in a water bath and mixed with 15 grams of sour cream and a few drops of sandalwood oil extract. The mixture is applied for half an hour on the skin of the face. For removal, you must use thermal water.

Reviews of face masks with cocoa butter

It is especially good to use cocoa bean butter as a care product for dry dermis. For this type of skin, it is suitable even as a night cream, simply lubricating the skin with a piece of oil. Masks using cocoa bean butter are great for fine lines, especially around the corners of the eyes. Hateful "crow's feet" go away after two weeks of constant use of such anti-aging masks. The skin after them becomes smooth and taut. The skin tone is improved, the earthy tone disappears and the face looks fresher and more youthful.