Luxurious homemade chocolate face masks

We all know that chocolate tastes heavenly, but did you know that you can also use chocolate not just for your sweet tooth but as a skin care treatment.

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate with higher cocoa content is rich in vitamins and minerals and it also has antioxidant properties. The homemade chocolate face masks have rejuvenating and nourishing effect and they are extremely beneficial for your skin. It isn’t surprising that many leading cosmetic companies create a whole skin care series based on chocolate.

You already know that spa centers offer chocolate masks and treatments, but you can make your own homemade chocolate face masks that are inexpensive and simple to make and you can have a luxurious spa chocolate treatment while relaxing in your own home.

Homemade chocolate face mask for dry and sensitive skin

For this homemade chocolate face mask for dry and sensitive skin you will need 1 oz. of dark chocolate (the higher the cocoa content the better), 1 teaspoon of oat flour (or you can use oatmeal) and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (you can also use avocado oil or sweet almond oil).  Put the chocolate in a small metal cup or bowl and place the metal cup in a bigger bowl filled with hot water. Mix the chocolate until it is fully melted. Add the oat flour and coconut oil and mix well. Apply the DIY chocolate face mask on a clean face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Homemade chocolate face mask for oily and acne prone skin

For this homemade chocolate face mask for oily and acne prone skin you will need: 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (not the one that is for hot cocoa drink, but the unsweetened cocoa that is intended for baking),  1 tablespoon of honey and a dash of cinnamon. In a small bowl mix the unsweetened cocoa powder with the honey and cinnamon. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more honey or a few drops of water. Apply the DIY chocolate face mask it on a clean face and neck and gently massage your skin. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Homemade chocolate face mask for all skin types

For this homemade chocolate face mask for all skin types you will need: 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (not the one that is for hot cocoa drink, but the unsweetened cocoa that is intended for baking), 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal. In a small bowl mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Apply the DIY chocolate face mask on a clean face and neck and massage your skin gently in a circular motion. Leave the face mask it for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with warm water.

Homemade chocolate face mask with orange

For this homemade face mask with chocolate and orange you will need: 1 oz. of dark chocolate (the higher the cocoa content the better), 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 teaspoon of oatmeal and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated orange zest. Put the dark chocolate in a small metal cup or metal bowl and place it in a bigger bowl filled with hot water. Mix the chocolate until it is fully melted. After the chocolate has melted, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Apply the DIY chocolate and orange face mask on your face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Homemade chocolate face mask with ginger

For this homemade face mask with chocolate and ginger you will need: 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (not the one that is for hot cocoa drink, but the unsweetened cocoa that is intended for baking), 1 teaspoon of milk, 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger and a dash of cinnamon. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until you get a thick paste. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more milk to make it thinner. Apply the DIY chocolate and ginger face mask on your face and neck, leave it for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Homemade chocolate face mask with honey and salt

Don’t use this face mask if you have cuts on your face, it may sting and burn because it contains salt. For this homemade face mask with chocolate, honey and salt you will need:  1 oz. of dark chocolate (the higher the cocoa content the better), 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of honey. Put the chocolate and honey in a small metal cup or metal bowl and place the in a bigger bowl filled with hot water (you’ll create a small double boiler). Mix the chocolate and honey until they are fully melted. Add the sea salt and mix well until the salt is slightly dissolved. Apply the DIY chocolate face mask on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it with lukewarm water.

Homemade chocolate face mask for very dry and flaky skin

If your skin is very dry and flaky, you can make this rich homemade chocolate face mask and give your skin a real luxurious treat. You will need: 1 oz. of dark chocolate (the higher the cocoa content the better), 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of oat flour or oatmeal. Place the chocolate in a heat safe bowl and melt it on a double boiler. You can also melt it in a microwave, just melt it in a 10 second intervals so you won’t burn it. When the dark chocolate is melted, add the egg yolk, honey and oatmeal and mix well. Apply the rich and luxurious DIY chocolate face mask on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes rinse with warm water.