“Chocolate”, One of the finest things in life which can bring a smile to one’s face which also has many beneficiary solutions to your mood swings and many more things. The most important is its solution to your skin problems. The high amount of antioxidants present in it can add a healthy glow to your skin and keeps the aging factors away.

It consists of an anti-oxidant namely flavonoids which protects your skin from sun damage, as it acts as a good sunscreen. The presence of flavonoids in chocolate helps to provide you clear and glowing skin.

Here is some amazing homemade chocolate face mask for your glowing and flawless skin.

Chocolate face mask for Flawless skin 

1.Chocolate face mask for acne-prone skin

You will need

• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• Cinnamon powder

Procedure

• To the one tablespoon of honey, add one tablespoon of cocoa powder to it.
• Mix both the ingredients properly.
• Add a small amount of cinnamon powder to the mixture and mix them properly.
• Apply the mixture on your face and let it settle for about 15-20 minutes.
• Wash with fresh water.

How Often?

Twice a week.

Why does this work?

Cinnamon has the antibacterial properties which reduce the acne as it helps in getting rid of the dead skin cells. Honey, on the other hand also helps in preventing the acneHow to Prevent Acne and Pimples – Top 10 Ways or pimples.

2.Green tea and chocolate face mask

You will need

• Green tea
• cocoa powder 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp raw milk

Procedure

• Boil one cup of the green tea and let it cool down at room temperature.
• Add one tablespoon of the cocoa powder and raw milk to the green tea.
• Mix the three ingredients together properly.
• Apply the mixture on your face and keep it for about 20-25 minutes.
• Wash your face with luke water.

How often?

Once a week.

Why does this work?

Green tea consists of a large number of antioxidants and minerals which helps in the treatment of premature aging. Similarly, the Lactic acid in the raw milk helps in getting rid of the dead skin cells and gives glow your face.

3.Peanut butter and chocolate face masks

You will need

• 1 tbsp of melted chocolate
• Peanut butter 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp milk

Procedure

• Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl.
• Add one tbsp. of peanut butter and some milk to the melted chocolate.
• Mix them properly in the bowl.
• Apply the mixture to the face evenly and keep it for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash your face with lukewarm water.

How Often?

Once in week

Why does this work?

Peanut butter comes with many beneficial health and beauty benefits. It consists of minerals, protein, and magnesium, etc. It helps in nourishing the skin.

4.Hydrating chocolate mask with egg yolks

You will need

• 50g of dark chocolate
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 egg yolk

Procedure

• Melt the dark chocolate taking the help of a double boiler.
• Mix the melted chocolate with one tbsp. of olive oil and one egg yolk.
• Mix the ingredients properly and then apply on your face and neck.
• Wash with warm water.

How often?

Once or twice in a week.

Why does this work?

Olive oil is rich in vitamin E which acts as an anti-oxidant and protects the skin from the sun damage and keeps it moisturized. On the other hand, egg helps to keep the skin smooth and soft.

5.Chocolate and strawberry face mask

You will need

• Fresh strawberries
• 1 tbsp honey
• Cocoa powder 1 tbsp

Procedure

• Cut fresh strawberries into small pieces.
• Blend them and make a strawberry pulp.
• To this, add one tbsp. of cocoa powder and honey.
• Mix the ingredients well and then apply directly on your face and neck.
• Keep it for about 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

How often?

Once or twice in a week

Why does this work?

Strawberries consist of vitamin C which helps in nourishing your skin. The salicylic acid present in it helps getting rid of pimple or acne. Honey helps in delaying the appearance of marks and wrinkles. It deep conditions the skin and makes it softer. You can also try a few other strawberry face mask for glowing skin.

6.Pomegranate and chocolate face mask

You will need

• 1 pomegranate
• Honey 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Procedure

• Blend the pomegranate without seeds and make a paste.
• To this paste, add some cocoa powder and one tbsp. honey and stir them well.
• Apply the mixture on your face and neck and keep it for about 15-20 minutes.
• Wash it with fresh water.

How often?

Once a week.

Why does this work?

Pomegranate is highly rich in anti-oxidants as compared to green tea. It is effective in fighting free radicals and protects the skin from damage. Its natural properties help in keeping the skin glowing.

7.Multani mitti and chocolate face mask

You will need

• A ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Multani mitti
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice

Procedure

• Mix ¼ cup of cocoa powder with 2 tbsp of Multani mitti in a bowl.
• Add 2 tbsp of yogurt and 1 tbsp of lemon juice and coconut oil to it.
• Mix all the ingredients and then apply it on your face and neck.
• Let it settle for about 15-20 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.

How often?

Twice in a week

Why does this work?

Multani mitti has the properties of skin purification. It purifies your skin and removes the unwanted dirt from it. It also helps in getting rid of a large amount of oil on your face. Yogurt helps in renewing your skin and protects from the damage. Lemon juice, on the other hand, helps in the brightening of your skin.

8.Chocolate and vitamin E face masks

You will need

• 1 tbsp of besan(gram flour)
• 1 tbsp of cocoa powder
• Cinnamon powder
• 3 tbsp of shea butter
• 1 tbsp of vitamin E oil
• Lavender oil

Procedure

• Mix one tbsp. of besan along with the cocoa powder and the cinnamon powder.
• Add 3 tbsp of shea butter and one tbsp. of vitamin E oil to the mixture.
• Add a few drops of lavender oil to the mixture and mix them properly.
• Apply evenly on your face and let it settle for about 30 minutes.
• Wash off with fresh water.

How often?

Once a week.

Why this works?

Vitamin E has pigmentation properties and nourishes our skin. It restores skin health and keeps it healthy. Besan helps in keeping the dirt away from our skin and maintain the dead skin cells.

9.Malai and chocolate face masks

You will need

• 1 tbsp of cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp of powdered oatmeal
• Fresh malai (milk cream)
• Honey

Procedure

• Mix one tbsp. of powdered oatmeal with one tbsp. of cocoa powder in a bowl.
• Add fresh malai also known as the milk cream and a large amount of honey to it.
• Mix together to form a paste.
• Apply this paste on your face and let it be there for 15 minutes.
• Wash your face with fresh water.

How often?

Once or twice in a week

Why this works?

Malai has the goodness of milk and also many other benefits such as it consists of many vitamins and minerals which heals the dryness and makes the skin soft. It contains lactic acid which helps in maintaining the skin texture. Oat meal, on the other hand, moisturises the skin.

10.Gram flour and chocolate face mask

You will need

• 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp of besan or gram flour
• 4 tbsp of honey
• 1 tbsp of unflavoured yogurt

Procedure

• Take a bowl and add 1/3 cup of cocoa powder to it.
• To this, add 2 tbsp of gram flour or besan and mix them properly.
• Add to this mixture, 4 tbsp of honey and one tbsp. of yogurt and again mix them properly.
• Apply this paste to the face and keep for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with water.

How often?

Once in a week

Why this works?

Gram flour is a good ingredient for the oily skin as it absorbs the oily skin and helps in getting rid of the dirt. Yogurt acts a good moisturiser and helps in protecting the skin from the various damages.

11.Chocolate and clay face masks

You will need

• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp clay
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Procedure

• To ¼ cup of cocoa powder, add one tablespoon clay, yogurt, one teaspoon of lemon juice and coconut oil.
• Mix them properly and then apply directly on your face.
• Leave it for 10-20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

How often?

Twice a week

Why this works?

Lemon juice helps in unclogging the pores and gives brightness to the skin.

12.Toning chocolate face masks

You will need

• 50g chocolate
• 1 banana
• 1 cup watermelon and strawberry

Procedure

• Blend the watermelon and strawberry properly and then add chocolate to it.
• Apply this mask on your face and keep it for about 15 minutes.
• Wash your face with warm water.

How often?

Twice a week.

Why this works?

Both watermelon and the strawberry acts as hydrators which hydrates your skin. This face mask is quite useful in summers.

13.Coffee and chocolate face mask

You will need

• 5 tbsp coffee powder
• 5 tbsp chocolate powder
• 10 tbsp milk cream or yogurt
• 2 tbsp coconut milk

Procedure

• To 5 tbsp coffee powder, add 5 tbsp chocolate powder and milk cream with 2 tbsp coconut mik.
• Mix them properly in order to make a paste.
• Apply the paste on your face and neck for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off.

How often?

Once a week

Why this works?

The coconut oil nourishes and hydrates your skin and the milk cream makes your skin soft and cocoa powder has anti-inflammatory properties which smoothens your skin.

14.Chocolate peel off mask

You will need

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Procedure

• Mix cocoa powder with honey and 2 tbsp brown sugar in order to make a thick paste.
• Apply this paste on your face and neck.
• Allow it to dry.
• Gently peel off the mask after 15 minutes.
• Wash it off with warm water.

How often?

Once a week

Why this works?

Honey kills the bacteria and helps in moisturising your skin, whereas cocoa powder removes the dead skin cells.

15.Chocolate rejuvenating face mask

You will need

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Sour cream 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp honey

Procedure

• Mix 1 tbsp of cocoa powder with the sour cream and honey.
• Make a paste and then massage on your face for 20-25 minutes.
• Wash with fresh water.

How often?

Once or twice a week

Why this works?

Honey helps in deep cleansing your skin and the cocoa powder has anti-oxidant properties and cream moisturises your skin.

16.Chocolate and avocado face mask

You will need

• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• ¼ cup mashed avocado
• 2 tbsp coconut milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Procedure

• Mix the ingredients together properly and make a paste of it.
• Apply on your face and neck.
• Allow it to dry and then wash it off with the help of water.

How often?

Once a week

Why this works?

The cocoa powder consists of flavonoids which helps in preventing the free radicals. The minerals present in the avocado and the coconut milk helps in smoothening your skin and makes it soft.

17.Chocolate and banana face mask

You will need

• ½ cup mashed banana
• One tablespoon cocoa powder
• Honey
• 1 tbsp yogurt

Procedure

• Mix one tbsp. cocoa powder and ½ cup mashed banana together.
• Add honey and yogurt to the mixture and then again mix it well.
• Apply on your face.
• Wash with lukewarm water.

How often?

Twice a week

Why does this work?

Banana helps in maintaining the elasticity of your skin whereas cocoa powder having anti-oxidant properties helps in softening your skin.

18.Fruity chocolate face mask

You will need

• 1 tbsp of dark melted chocolate
• A blended mixture of watermelon, apple, banana, and strawberries.

Procedure

• Take 1 tablespoon of dark melted chocolate in a bowl.
• Add a blended mixture of the fruits to it.
• Gently mix the mixture and make a paste.
• Apply this paste on your face and neck for about 30 minutes.
• Wash with fresh water.

How often?

Twice a week

Why this works?

The mixture of different fruits helps in hydrating your skin and also helps in toning up of skin.

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As we all need pampering, our skin too wants it. Hence, we can pamper our skin by just taking care of it.

All we can do is to prepare the above-given face masks at home and apply on our face. The cocoa powder has anti-oxidant properties that moisturize skin. Fruits, on the other hand, hydrates skin and provides a glow to the skin. Green tea also has some antibacterial properties which helps in getting rid of the free radicals.

In all, we can save our skin from many kinds of damages by applying such a homemade chocolate face mask.

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Thank You.

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