We all know by now that the antioxidants in dark chocolate are great for our health, but how many of you ladies know that chocolate can also be good for your skin?!

 

Cocoa Beans, the building blocks of chocolate, is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and feel-good happiness! And therefore products made with cocoa butter, cocoa beans, and cocoa powder can hydrate, rejuvenate, help protect, renew, enliven and uplift your skin, not to mention the invigorating scent. And, unlike actual chocolate, you can indulge to your heart’s desire without gaining a pound 😉 

 

 

 

This scrumptious scrub is perfect for a full body exfoliation, and could even be used in a sensuous couples ritual, if you’re planning a “big night in” 😉

 
Stand in the shower or bath, and massage over each other’s bodies in gentle circular motions paying special attention to rough, dry areas such as elbows knees and feet. Then just turn on the taps & rinse thoroughly.

 

This 200ml scrub comes at a regular price of R40-95 but is currently on special @ R29-95

 

 

Or while you are getting ready for your romantic Valentines day date – try one of these Facial Masks:

 

This fresh face mask is great for oily or congested skins, and contains Rhassoul mud from Morocco – which is excellent for a deep cleanse. Besides cocoa butter and powder, it also contains fresh mint, spearmint and peppermint oils for that refreshing tingly feeling. It smells like choc-mint ice cream and looks like chocolate pudding. Yumness! Between cleansing and moisturising, smother some Cupcake all over your face, around the eyes and mouth, leave for 10 minutes and rinse. Available at Lush, V&A Waterfront @ R115-00

 

This luxurious mask contains 70% cacao which is packed with antioxidants that eradicate free radicals, which are responsible for premature ageing, pigmentation, dry, sallow skin and more. It also contains honey, which draws moisture to the skin and the added essential oils tone, tighten, stimulate collagen to leave your skin soft and gorgeously radiant.

Availability: Please visit http://www.hey-gorgeous.co.za/ for further information on stockists @ R120-00

 

Use this delicious body butter to give (and receive from) your partner a sensual full body massage. Think Nutella in the form of body paint… Besides cocoa butter, it also contains coconut oil which is antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial and an antioxidant. But the best part is… it’s edible! Available at Wellness Warehouse, Kloof Street and online @ R71-99

 

 

Chocomania is a decadent, chocolatey range that includes gorgeous heart-shaped soaps, R35-00 each, Shower Cream, R75-00, Body Scrub, R125-00, Body Lotion, R99-00, Body Butter, R135-00 and Lip Butter, R55-00.

Or if you just can’t resist… There’s a gift set that contains all of the above @ R299-00. Available at The Body Shop and selected Clicks stores nationwide.