Cocoa face masks

When most people mention cocoa butter, they associate exclusively with chocolate. Indeed, this product is a mandatory ingredient in any chocolate.  However, cocoa butter is recommended to be used not only in food, but also to solve 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 beneficial for our health. In addition, the oil contains other wonderful components, for example, palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acids. Thanks to these components, the oil helps combat the aggressive effects of free radicals, 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 the dermis that is showing the first signs of age-related changes.

Cocoa butter is especially rich in valuable microelements and vitamins:

• Rutin is required to restore cellular structure. It penetrates the skin layers to a great depth, promoting their regeneration.
• Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant. It protects the epidermis from the negative effects of sun rays and activates the healing of skin damage.
• Vitamin K is necessary to relieve inflammatory processes.
• Tannin revitalizes the color of the epidermis and helps maintain tone.

After using products with cocoa bean butter, the skin receives a significant amount of hydration, and the first age wrinkles that 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 skin prone to increased oiliness, this oil can only be used spot-on, lubricating wounds and acne marks with it. Otherwise, the oil will increase the oiliness of the 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, you need to soak 25 grams of dry kelp seaweed 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 crushed 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 carry out a course of 15 procedures.

To prevent fading and the formation of age spots, we recommend doing mask from cocoa butter with milk. Heat 15 ml of milk and melt 15 grams of cocoa butter in it. After cooling, add 5 ml of heavy cream, 15 grams of starch and a few drops of dill essential oil 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, dissolve 10 grams of cocoa butter in a water bath and mix it with 15 grams of sour cream and a few drops of sandalwood oil extract. The mixture is applied to the skin of the face for half an hour. To remove it, you must use thermal water.

Reviews of masks with cocoa butter for the face

It is especially good to use cocoa bean oil as a care product for dry skin. For this type of skin, it is even suitable as a night cream, simply lubricating the skin with a piece of oil. Masks using cocoa bean oil do an excellent job of treating fine wrinkles, especially in the corners of the eyes. The hated “crow’s feet” disappear after just two weeks of constant use of such anti-aging masks. The skin after them becomes smooth and tightened. Skin tone improves, sallow tone disappears and the face looks fresher and more youthful.