During winter days, we all make cocoa butter a part of our skincare routine. Actually, in this season the moisture of the skin gets lost. At the same time, cocoa butter provides deep hydration to the skin. Due to which dryness of the skin is removed. But this is not the only benefit of including cocoa butter in your skincare routine. Many types of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants fatty amino acids etc. are found in it. Due to this it also nourishes your skin.

When cocoa butter is made a part of the skincare routine, it also helps in lightening the skin. Yes, you can make a skin-lightening cream with the help of cocoa butter and apply it easily. So today in this article, RVMUA Academy founder, celebrity makeup artist and skincare expert Riya Vashisht is telling you about the ways to use cocoa butter for skin lightening –

Make cream with cocoa butter and coconut oil

You can make a very moisturizing skin-lightening cream with the help of cocoa butter and coconut oil.

Necessary ingredients-

  • 1/2 cup organic cocoa butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons sweet almond oil
  • A few drops of lavender essential oil

Method of making cream-

  • First of all, melt the cocoa butter with the help of a double boiler.
  • When it melts, add coconut oil and sweet almond oil and mix.
  • Now let the mixture cool down a bit, but do not let it freeze completely.
  • Now blend using a hand mixer or blender until you get a creamy texture.
  • Now add essential oil to it and mix it.
  • Finally, store the cream in a clean, airtight container.

Make cream from cocoa butter and curd

The combination of almond oil and curd with cocoa butter can help in lightening the skin.

Necessary Ingredients-

  • 2 tbsp cocoa butter
  • 1 tablespoon almond oil
  • 1 spoon curd

Method of use-

  • First of all, melt the cocoa butter in a double boiler or the microwave.
  • Now add almond oil and curd to it and mix.
  • You stir it until it is mixed well.
  • Now let the mixture cool and freeze.
  • Clean your skin and apply cream.
  • Leave it for about 15-20 minutes and then wash it with water.

Make cream with cocoa butter and aloe vera

This cream not only lightens the skin but also gives a soothing effect.

Necessary ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cocoa butter
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil

Method of use-

  • First of all, melt the cocoa butter using a double boiler or microwave.
  • Now add aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil to it.
  • Stir it until it is mixed well.
  • Finally, let the mixture cool and solidify.
  • Now apply this cream to your skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
  • Finally, wash your face with lukewarm water.

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