Chocolate has been considered very beneficial not only in terms of health but also in terms of beauty. In such a situation, a lot of confusion has been seen in the minds of people regarding which skin type people should use any type of chocolate in any method.

Today we will give you the answers to so many questions together and we have spoken to skin expert Dr Amit Bangia to clear whatever confusion you have about chocolate. He says, 'Chocolate is full of antioxidants, so its proper use on the skin can give you many benefits.'

Nutrients in chocolate

  • Chocolate contains flavonoids, which bring a glow to the skin.
  • Chocolate has anti-ageing properties, it tightens the skin.
  • Chocolate keeps the skin hydrated.
  • Chocolate boosts collagen in the skin and this makes the skin look young.

Use of chocolate according to skin

Ingredients required-

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp coffee powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method to prepare and apply-

  • Mix cocoa powder, coffee powder and honey in a bowl and scrub the face with this mixture.
  • Leave this mixture on the face for some time and then wash the face after 10 minutes.
  • Once a week, you must give beauty treatment to the face with this method.
  • This will brighten your skin, reduce the problem of dark spots and tighten the skin.

Precautions while using chocolate on the skin

  • Before using chocolate on the face, remove any kind of cream or lotion on the face.
  • Do not leave the chocolate on the face for a long time and do not let it dry at all.
  • When applying chocolate to the face, massage the face a lot.
  • Don't apply chocolate around the eyes as it stretches the skin and the skin around the eyes is delicate.

Chocolate Myths and Facts

Myth- Applying chocolate makes the skin fairer.

Fact- Chocolate indeed contains flavonoids. Due to this, the spots on the skin are reduced and the dead skin is also removed. But chocolate cannot change the colour of the skin. Yes, it brings glow and shine.

Myth- People with oily skin should not use chocolate.

Fact- There is nothing that applying chocolate makes the skin more oily. Yes, if your skin is dry then moisture will come into the skin and dryness will go away. Instead of using chocolate directly, people with oily skin should also mix such ingredients in it which make the skin oil free.

Myth- All types of chocolate can be used on the face.

Fact- No, it is not so dark chocolate is best for the skin. It has anti-oxidants as well as anti-ageing properties. It also removes the dead skin stuck on the skin.