Here is a guilt-free way of enjoying chocolate! Add in another cacao product, coffee, and you've got an organic, natural and easy-to-make face mask that does it all. With simple kitchen ingredients, you'll be able to achieve your softest glowing skin yet!
What You'll Need:
1/8 tsp 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/8 tsp Instant Coffee
1/8 tsp Plain Greek Yogurt
1/8 tsp Pure Baking Soda
4-6 drops Rosehip Seed Oil
1-3 drops Tea Tree Oil
(to make sure your rosehip and tea tree oil are the real deal, look on the label for keywords such as "organic" or "100% pure.")
Step 1: In a small container, mix equal parts cocoa powder, instant coffee, greek yogurt, and baking soda.
Step 2: Add in drops of rosehip seed oil
Step 3: Add in drops of tea tree oil
Step 4: Mix completely with a spoon and apply to evenly to face, keeping safe distance from the eyes and mouth. *WARNING: It smells delicious, but muster up all your self-control and do not consume*
Step 5: Allow for mask to dry and then wash off completely with warm water. Follow with a few splashes of cold water to seal in moisture and close up pores.
Step 6: Apply your favorite toner & moisturizer!
Benefits of Ingredients:
Cocoa powder: Full of antioxidants that repair skin cells and neutralize harmful free radicals. This means; softer, clearer skin!
Rosehip Seed oil: Fatty acids found in the oil helps reduce dryness and itchiness. It is anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant to restore skin elasticity and hydration. Use a few drops more if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Coffee: Prevents premature skin aging, anti-inflammatory, and reduces puffiness!
Yogurt: Lactic Acid in yogurt softens, brightens skin and reduces appearance of scars. Use more if you have oily skin.
Tea tree oil: Encourages healing and prevents infection in acne. Be careful not to overdo it if you have sensitive skin, tea tree oil is quite strong.
Baking Soda: Brightens and exfoliates skin. Baking soda also reduces redness in skin!
xo,
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