5 Reasons Why Chocolate is Good for Skin
Who doesn’t love chocolates? Chocolates are yum! It’s a different issue if you’re worried about gaining calories, but otherwise, they are the greatest treat ever made. While normal chocolates have a lot of sugar and calories, dark chocolates have more cocoa and less sugar; hence a better option. But apart from that yummy taste, did you know, dark chocolates are also great for skin? They contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which help in nourishing our skin. To explain it further, here are 5 detailed reasons why chocolate is good for your skin.
1. Repairs dry skin
Dark chocolate is a rich source of iron, calcium and vitamins A, B1, C, D and E, which together form a great moisturizing agent for the skin. A cup of cocoa-rich drink everyday will aid you against dry skin problem and make your skin glow. You could also make your own chocolate body scrub with olive oil, brown sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla.
2. Provides UV protection
Dark chocolate contains flavonols, which has been clinically proven to help protect your skin from sunburn and other signs of UV damage. It also increases blood flow to the skin improving skin hydration and complexion.
3. Fights wrinkles and fine lines
Wrinkles and fine lines form on the skin due to the breaking of collagen which happens due to the release of stress hormones. Dark chocolates (cocoa, to be more specific) reduces stress and hence prevent the excess release of stress hormones, preventing wrinkles and fine lines.
