A Chocolatey Spa Mask

For you hard working ladies and gents, it’s important to take a little me time once in awhile. I am obsessed with organic, handmade beauty products: they just make you feel a little more special and relaxed than their mass produced equivalents! Sometimes their prices can be a little out of bounds, though, and then you tend to hoard the products, saving them for “special occasions” rather than whenever you feel like it (at least I’m this way, keeping my favorite bathtub pretties for another day, instead of enjoying them today).

Here is one yummy alternative that will keep you feeling pampered without needing to hoard the good, miserly. Simple and sweet, here is a groovy face mask for the end of those long work days that will only take you seconds to make. *I apologize ahead of time for all of those who ‘hate’ chocolate…*

1 tablespoon melted Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (yes, extra virgin coconut oil exists. Most health food stores will carry it. I get mine at GNC. You can also use “organic coconut oil” instead; we just don’t want any additives)

2-3 tablespoons Dark Cocoa Powder

Stir your melted coconut oil and cocoa powder together. They should create a very creamy texture. Feel free to add a little bit more of each as necessary to create a consistency that you love.  Apply to your face with a brush or your fingers and then let is chill out for 15-20 minutes (preferably with your feet up, a couple candles lit, and your favorite movie playing in the background. When you’re done, wash the mask off with a warm wet cloth.

This is a great mask because both have such awesome properties. The dark cocoa has high level antioxidants that promote cell repair and help firm your skin; preventing wrinkles. It also increases your skins hydration and defense against UV ray damage. And…it smells fabulous! (If you’re a chocolate fan)

As for the coconut oil, as long as it’s quality oil without additives, it has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties.  It also provides a long lasting moisturizer that doesn't leave your skin oily or greasy.