Chocolate and a thick milk drink of cocoa are prepared from the same product - the beans of the evergreen tree of the genus Theobrom, which translates as "the food of the gods." From the fruits of this plant, during the processing, a fragrant powder is obtained, as well as a solid oil rich in useful components. Both products have long been used in professional cosmetology.
Mask for the face with cocoa refers to universal procedures, it positively affects the functioning of the sebaceous glands, fights inflammation, removes dryness and rejuvenates the skin.
Masks for face from ground cocoa powder
Universal recipe
Ingredients:
- cosmetic clay (in accordance with the type of skin) - 2 teaspoons;
- natural cocoa powder - 3 teaspoons;
- unsweetened yogurt - 5 teaspoons;
- fresh from lemon - 1 tsp;
- coconut oil - 5 ml.
Preparation and use
First, mix dry ingredients separately. Dilute the resulting powder with yogurt, enter the remaining ingredients. Blend the mixture over the skin with a thick layer. Wash yourself in 12-15 minutes.
Mask for face with cocoa powder and honey
Ingredients:
- fresh egg yolk (chicken) - 1 piece;
- powder from cocoa beans - 15 g;
- liquid honey of honey - 5 g.
Preparation and use
Slightly whip the yolks, grind it with honey and mix with the powder. Evenly lubricate the skin with the resulting composition. After 18-20 minutes wash with cool running water.
Masks of concentrated cocoa butter for the face
Recipe suitable for all skin types
Ingredients:
- melted cocoa butter - 1 teaspoon;
- wheat germ oil - 1 tsp;
- crushed pulp of pumpkin or avocado - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Preparation and use
It is good to mix vegetable raw materials with oils. Densely apply a mask to the entire surface of the face. Rest 15-25 minutes, remove the composition of a cotton disc. After that, wash warm, about 35 degrees, with water.
Face mask from cocoa butter from wrinkles
Ingredients:
- grape seed oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- cocoa butter - 5 g;
- flesh from the leaves of aloe (crushed) - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Melt cocoa butter, combine it with the remaining ingredients. Massaging the skin in problem areas, gradually apply a mask to the entire face. After a quarter of an hour, wash with a little warm, and then with cold water.