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Cocoa mask
a feast for body and soul
November 13, 2017
Cocoa is not only a delicious ingredient in chocolate, but also an ideal cosmetic. It has a strong tonic and antioxidant effect. Trypophan and anandamide contained in cocoa moisturize dehydrated and dull skin. Caffeine and theobromine have antioxidant properties, slowing down the aging process of the skin. Cocoa polyphenols protect cells. The mineral compounds present in cocoa, especially magnesium, have a relaxing effect.
Cosmetics with this natural raw material are perfect for in the care of tired, stressed skin deprived of a healthy color, as well as during smoothing and anti-cellulite treatments . Cocoa has a beneficial effect not only on the skin, but also on the senses, which is why it is often used them in treatments based on aromatherapy.
Sea salt it is formed in the process of evaporation of seawater, thanks to this it contains minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and manganese. Due to the richness of minerals, it is used in cosmetology for bathing, peeling or wraps. Sea salt can moisturize and cleanse both the skin of the body and the scalp. When added to a bath or as a peeling, it penetrates the epidermis with micro- and macroelements, stimulating the skin to renew, strengthens it, improves blood circulation and helps to get rid of toxins. Sea salt has properties bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and regenerating. Used externally, it does not dry out the body. Rather, it binds water, hence moisturizes, firms and smoothes.
Oil makes cocoa and salt gentler on the skin and also provides adequate hydration after exfoliation.
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Cocoa mask
INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons of cocoa,
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of olive oil (olives, almonds, dissolved cocoa butter or other preferred vegetable oil).
A METHOD OF PREPARING:
Mix cocoa and salt in a small bowl and add olive oil to get a consistency pastes.
Apply to the skin with your fingers, avoiding around the eyes - if the mask gets into your eyes, rinse your eyes thoroughly immediately.
The first time, rinse off after 10-15 minutes to make sure that the skin reacts well to the cosmetic. Next time, leave it for any period you want.
Sea salt may cause a stinging sensation over time.
Reservation:
For each type proposed on this page surgery or recipe for a care product, always do a test to see if your skin is allergic on any of the ingredients of the preparation. This entry is for for information and education. It is not medical advice. If the skin does not respond well to any of the preparations proposed in the recipe you should break his use.